‘Gunsmoke’: Why The Show Ran Up $135,000 Before Filming Started
CBS wanted to make “Gunsmoke” special in bringing the popular radio show to TV. Their efforts cost them $135,000 before …
Amanda Blake
‘Gunsmoke’: What Was ‘Miss Kitty’ Star Amanda Blake’S Real Name?
It is very common for actors to go by stage names or professional names. One of the many actresses who …
Amanda Blake: A Closer Look At The Great Career And T.R.A.G.I.C D.E.A.T.H Of The Beloved “Gunsmoke” Star On Television
According to journalist Stacey Feintuch and ShowBizCheatSheet.com, “Gunsmoke aired on television from 1955 to 1975. One of the first TV …
‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness’ Co-Star Described Him As A ‘Mystery Man’ Off-Set: Here’S Why
Marshal Matt Dillon in “Gunsmoke” became a larger-than-life figure to many. He was a hero and a character many people …
Burt Reynolds Said The Biggest ‘Gunsmoke’ Surprise Was James Arness Refusing To ‘Play The Star’
Actor Burt Reynolds only starred in Gunsmoke for a couple of years. However, the experience stuck with him for many …
Here’S Who Took Miss Kitty Russell’S Place On ‘Gunsmoke’ After Amanda Blake Left
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake played Miss Kitty Russell for many years. She was a staple on the show since the …
Lorne Greene Didn’T Want ‘Bonanza’ To Last Too Long
The beloved show Bonanza remains NBC’s longest-running Western and the second-longest-running Western series on U.S. network TV (second only to …
‘Gunsmoke’: Ken Curtis Explained Why Festus Was Always A Better Character Than Chester
Gunsmoke actor Ken Curtis enthusiastically played Festus Haggen ever since the show introduced him to audiences. He ultimately became a …
James Arness Made Every ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Feel Special
Gunsmoke actor James Arness brought joy to audiences around the world with his portrayal of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. However, …
‘Gunsmoke’: 1 Simple Way James Arness Transformed Into Matt Dillon
Actor James Arness played U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke for many years. However, he once admitted that it took …