Gunsmoke
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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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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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