Matt Dillon (Gunsmoke) (whose "supposed" origins figured in the very first episode of the radio series), and he often referred to Wild Bill Hickok as being a close personal friend. In the television version (which ran from 1955 until 1975), and subsequent TV-movies (1987 to 1994), Matt was portrayed by James Arness. Since most of the early television episodes were based on stories and scripts from the radio version, Arness's initial interpretation and portrayal was similar to William Conrad's. However, as the television version continued, Arness's Marshal Matt Dillon evolved in a number of ways. In the television version, Dillon became more resigned
Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon the estate of Ditchley but not the title of Lichfield. Ditchley remained the home of the Viscounts Dillon until 1934. His children by the Lady Charlotte Lee of Lichfield (died 11 June 1794) include: Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon (1705 – 1787) was an Irish peer. Henry's father was the Hon. Arthur Dillon (1670–1733), a son of the 7th Viscount, who was Colonel and founder of the Dillon Regiment in 1688. In 1711, Arthur was created Count Dillon in France, and Earl of Dillon in 1721, by the "Old Pretender" James Francis Edward Stuart (recognized