Gunsmoke
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James Arness Reveals Why He Took on the Role of Field Marshal Matt Dillon in the First Place
Nowadays, the biggest productions on television constantly compete for our attention, but back in the first half of the 1950s,…
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Shocking Revelation: Why Dennis Weaver Regretted Giving Chester a Limp on Gunsmoke?
When you think of Chester Goode on Gunsmoke, it’s likely you think of him slowly making his way from a barstool…
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JRE: “James Arness Truly Hated Him More Than Anyone”
The iconic Western series Gunsmoke is remembered as one of the longest-running TV shows in history, with an astounding 635…
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Buck Taylor reveals the only difficult thing about working with James Arness
If you’ve read his autobiography, James Arness: An Autobiography, you already know that as an actor and as a man, James…
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Milburn Stone Refused to Play Doc in ‘Gunsmoke’ Unless They Agreed to 1 ‘Ridiculous’ Contract Condition
Gunsmoke would have been an entirely different television show without Milburn Stone playing Doc Adams. However, circumstances almost led to a universe with…
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‘Gunsmoke’: Why Milburn Stone Initially ‘Hated’ James Arness, What Changed Those Feelings Into ‘Love’
Gunsmoke actor Milburn Stone was an integral part of the television show. However, he didn’t necessarily have a high opinion of some of…
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Gunsmoke’s Controversial Ending Still Doesn’t Make Sense
In the 1950s, TV westerns came to dominate the television landscape. Of all the series to emerge, including “Bonanza” and…
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Revealing why James Arness’s Matt Dillon is still a hero after his failures
Gunsmoke featured an ensemble cast with likable lead characters, but James Arness’ Matt Dillon was the face of the long-running Western television…
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Gunsmoke’ Secrets Revealed: Ken Curtis Unveils Why Festus Was Superior to Chester
Gunsmoke actor Ken Curtis enthusiastically played Festus Haggen ever since the show introduced him to audiences. He ultimately became a fan…
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Only 2 Gunsmoke Actors Appeared In All 20 Seasons Of The Western TV Show
Gunsmoke was one of the longest-running TV shows in history, but only two cast members appeared in every season. Starting life…
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