James Arness
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Gunsmoke
8 out-of-this-world facts about James Arness
For 20 years on television’s Gunsmoke, whenever rustling, gunfights or brawling ruffled the feathers of Dodge City, Marshal Matt Dillon was…
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Buck Taylor Reveals the One Surprising Challenge of 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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How Much Money James Arness Made Playing Matt Dillon on the ‘Most Perennially Profitable’ Show Ever
Gunsmoke actor James Arness became the most valuable actor for CBS. The Western television show sat at the top of the…
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What made James Arness a Legend in Gunsmoke history?
James Arness, an iconic figure in American television history, is best known for his portrayal of Marshal Matt Dillon in…
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James Arness and the ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast Were Shocked at 1 Major Surprise When They Watched the Series Premiere Together
Gunsmoke actor James Arness made his big break into fame thanks to the Western television show playing U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. However,…
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How John Wayne Got James Arness The Lead On Gunsmoke
One of the most successful dramatic shows in television history was “Gunsmoke.” The Western, which aired on CBS from 1955…
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James Arness admitted that he felt insecure during the first season of Gunsmoke
At first, Arness was in over his cowboy hat. Everyone is prone to bouts of self-consciousness, even Marshal Matt Dillon…
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