Gunsmoke
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James Arness’s Cause of Death Revealed and His Last Words to ‘Gunsmoke’ Fans
Gunsmoke actor James Arness became CBS’ most significant actor when it came to their network programming. He brilliantly played U.S. Marshal Matt…
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The reason behind taking down and preventing Matt Dillon from becoming the perfect hero in Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke creators Norman Macdonnell and John Meston had a strong understanding of what made strong Western storytelling. Additionally, they created a…
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Amanda Blake Reveals the Shocking Reason Why Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty Never Got Married
When Gunsmoke first became a TV show in 1955, Amanda Blake wanted in. According to The New York Times, the actress once claimed in…
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John Wayne’s Episode Of Gunsmoke Explained (& Did He Turn Down The Lead?)
Here’s John Wayne’s Gunsmoke episode explained and whether there’s any truth to reports he passed on the series. Gunsmoke started life as a radio…
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Amanda Blake’s Favorite ‘Gunsmoke’ Moment Was Enough to Make the Producer Cry
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake will always be an integral part of the Western television show family. She brilliantly brought Miss Kitty Russell…
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‘Gunsmoke’ actor James Arness doesn’t want to act because he doesn’t like…[Reveal]
Actor James Arness was the face of Gunsmoke in the role of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. However, he initially had reservations…
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Behind the Badge: James Arness’s Legacy and the Tensions That Shaped ‘Gunsmoke’
James Arness, the towering figure behind Marshall Matt Dillon in the legendary series Gunsmoke, is celebrated not just for his…
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From Olympic Dreams to Acting Stardom: Dennis Weaver’s Road to ‘Gunsmoke’!
Dennis Weaver became an actor after he failed to qualify for the 1948 Olympics It’s solid advice that if you’re…
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‘Gunsmoke’: What Was James Arness’ Net Worth at the Time of His Death?
Few TV shows were as perennial as Gunsmoke. Airing from 1955 to 1975, it remains one of the longest-running scripted shows.…
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The Longest-Running Western Of All Time Didn’t Get The Series Finale I Believe It Deserved
CBS’ Gunsmoke ran for 20 years, and I don’t think it got the send-off such a long-running series deserved. The series focused…
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