James Arness Explains Why He Originally Passed On The Role Of Marshal Matt Dillon
Nowadays, the biggest productions on television constantly compete for our attention, but back in the first half of the 1950s, …
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Amanda Blake Gave The Perfect Answer For Why Matt Dillon And Miss Kitty Never Married
When Gunsmoke first became a TV show in 1955, Amanda Blake wanted in. According to The New York Times, the …
The Truth About Dennis Weaver Leaving Gunsmoke
Imagine stepping away from one of the most successful shows on television. It seems shocking, but it happens all the …
From Dodge To Disappointment: Burt Reynolds’ Struggle With Quitting Gunsmoke And His Father’S Reaction
No matter how hard we try, sometimes we can’t fulfill every expectation. We’re only human, after all. This is particularly …
Gunsmoke’S Doc Actually Grew Up In An Authentic Tiny Old Western Town In Kansas
The actor Milburn Stone is best known for playing Doc Adams on Gunsmoke. He appeared throughout the entire series run, …
Festus Got To Show Off His Singing Chops A Few Times On Gunsmoke
Peter Dvergsten in Minneapolis, Minnesota, wrote to us and asked, “Did Ken Curtis sing much on Gunsmoke? I know he …
Gunsmoke Is An Iconic Western Series That Ran For 20 Years, But Here’S Why It Was Abruptly Canceled Without Receiving A Proper Finale Episode
Here’s why classic Western series Gunsmoke was canceled after 20 years and didn’t receive a finale episode. Before it became …
Every Actor In The Gunsmoke Cast Who’S Still Alive
As a series that ran from 1955-1975, there are sadly only a few of the Gunsmoke cast still alive, but …
About That Time Bette Davis And Amanda Blake Got Into A Fake Fight On Camera
Bette Davis rarely appeared on television, so when she did, it was something special. When she appeared on Gunsmoke in …
Why Glenn Strange Left Gunsmoke Explained
Veteran character actor Glenn Strange made a big mark on the popular Western series Gunsmoke, and his sudden departure left …