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
Siobhan Dillon West End. She commented about her new role in a London theatre interview. The official press night for the new cast took place 28 February. Dillon and co-star Mark Evans (who plays Sam Wheat) appeared on "Live With Gabby" on 7 March 2012. In June 2012, it was announced that "Ghost" was to give its final curtain on 6 October 2012. It shuttered that day, with Dillon closing out the show as Molly. In 2013, she reprised her role as Sally Bowles in the revised UK tour of "Cabaret", starring alongside Matt Rawle and Will Young. On 11 May 2015,