James Arness Said Playing Matt Dillon On ‘Gunsmoke’ Was Like Fighting On The Front Lines
Actor James Arness initially had some difficulty breaking into acting before he landed Gunsmoke. However, it was a happy accident …
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Showcased His Hilarious Gun Dueling Skills On ‘The Johnny Carson Show’
Gunsmoke actor James Arness had to prove to the audience that he had many skills under his belt to play …
Adam West Explained Why He Really Didn’T Want To Have A Career Like ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness
Actor Adam West had a strong appreciation for Gunsmoke and other popular Westerns of its time. However, he didn’t want …
Ever Wondered About James Arness’ Continuation As Matt Dillon In The Gunsmoke Series And Across Five Gunsmoke Movies?
Gunsmoke began as a radio series in 1952. When the decision was made to bring these nail-biting tales to television, …
Arness Is Still Showing Off In The First Season Of Gunsmoke When Facing Off Against Opponents
Actor James Arness became the face of Gunsmoke and the Western genre on television. The show ran for an incredible …
‘Gunsmoke’: Miss Kitty Russell First Her Iconic ‘Beauty Mark’ In This Episode
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake played Miss Kitty Russell for an impressive 19 seasons and one made-for-TV movie. However, the character …
Astronauts Brought 4 ‘Gunsmoke’ Props With Them To Space During Apollo 8, Each Cast Member Got To Keep A Piece
The props and set were only part of what brought the world of Gunsmoke to life. The cast had a …
‘Gunsmoke’ Had 1 ‘Naughty’ Word No One Could Say On Set Without Putting A Nickel In The Jar
The Gunsmoke set was very similar to other big television productions in how they established the mood. U.S. Marshal Matt …
‘Gunsmoke’: How James Arness’ Peace Was ‘Fractured’ By Matt Dillon Fans
Gunsmoke actor James Arness became a massive star thanks to his leading role as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. However, it …
‘Gunsmoke’: Amanda Blake Revealed Miss Kitty Russell’S Mysterious Past That Only Matt Dillon Could Break
One of the several prominent reasons why Gunsmoke was such a raging success was because of its stellar cast. Their …