Gunsmoke
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“Gunsmoke” was a dream come true for actor Buck Taylor
Buck Taylor is best known to television viewers for his role as gunsmith Newly O’Brian on the long-running western “Gunsmoke.”…
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James Arness explains why he originally passed on the role of Marshal Matt Dillon
Nowadays, the biggest productions on television constantly compete for our attention, but back in the first half of the 1950s,…
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Are Any ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast Members Still Alive?
Gunsmoke is one of the longest-running scripted series in television history. So it’s no understatement to call it one of the…
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There’s a Reason Burt Reynolds’ ‘Gunsmoke’ Role Is So Small
Sometimes, you’ll find that certain actors are just too good at their job. So good, in fact, that they end…
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GUNSMOKE (1955–1975) Cast THEN AND NOW 2024 Who Else Survives After 69 Years?
Gunsmoke, the legendary Western series that captivated audiences from 1955 to 1975, continues to hold a special place in the…
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No one in Hollywood really knew the real James Arness — and he liked it that way
For the three-part Gunsmoke episode “Gold Train,” Matt Dillon receives a bullet wound that Doc decides is beyond his skill level to…
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How Gunsmoke Led To The Demise Of Gilligan’s Island
“Gilligan’s Island” may be viewed as a classic sitcom now, but when the silly series about a group of island…
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Milburn Stone Found Shocking Medical Mistakes in ‘Gunsmoke’ That Made Him Start Learning Medicine
Television shows and feature films aren’t always medically accurate, although such mistakes can destroy the illusion of reality when they’re…
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GUNSMOKE’s Morgan Woodward remembers Big Guns & Guest Stars! Plus Alex Cord & Bruce Boxleitner! AWOW
In a captivating interview, veteran actor Morgan Woodward takes viewers on a journey through his remarkable career, reflecting on his…
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Here’s why Milburn Stone didn’t want to get rid of all the violence in Gunsmoke
During the late 1960s, television took a turn away from Westerns, violence and shows about gunslinging heroes. Television started trading…
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