Why Burt Reynolds Left Gunsmoke After Just 3 Years On The Western Tv Show
Gunsmoke was the Western TV show that made Burt Reynolds a star, but the ’70s icon left the series after …
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1 ‘Gunsmoke’ Episode Made James Arness Look Smaller To Make This Villain Look Bigger
Actor James Arness became the face of Gunsmoke and the Western genre on television. The show ran for an incredible …
James Arness Made Every Returning ‘Gunsmoke’ Member Feel Special While Filming the Movies
Gunsmoke actor James Arness brought joy to audiences around the world with his portrayal of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. However, …
‘Gunsmoke’: How Writing For The Show Was An Extremely Cutthroat Gig
TV writing can be a ruthless business. That hasn’t changed between now and back in 1955 to 1975 when the …
‘Gunsmoke’: Here’S What James Arness Told Dennis Weaver When He Left For ‘Greener Pastures’
James Arness offered some thoughts to Dennis Weaver as he was leaving “Gunsmoke” for his own TV show. Turns out …
‘Gunsmoke’: Did ‘Marshal Matt Dillon’ Actor James Arness Do His Own Stunts?
Actor James Arness rose to fame thanks to his role as main character Marshal Matt Dillon on the famous Western …
Betrayal and Bitterness: John Wayne’s Unrelenting Grudge against James Arness for an Unforgettable Snub
Over his incredible Hollywood career, John Wayne had many regular collaborators in his movies like Ward Bond, Howard Hawks and …
Gunsmoke’: James Arness Reveals How He Got Out Of The Role
Nobody likes a stick in the mud, and Gunsmoke actor James Arness was no exception. Arness played lawman Marshal Matthew …
‘Gunsmoke’: A General On ‘M*A*S*H’ Was Involved In One Of The Show’S Most Brutal Fights
John Anderson may have played a kindly general during an episode of “M*A*S*H.” But he also appeared on “Gunsmoke” as …
Burt Reynolds’ Short Run On Gunsmoke Proved He’D Be A Movie Star
Burt Reynolds only spent a few years on classic western series Gunsmoke, but even then it was clear he would …