John Wayne Wasn’T A Fan Of The Image Howard Hawks Had In Mind For Him
There’s a popular misconception that John Wayne was a stiff-limbed movie star with limited range, but, in reality, he was …
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‘Bonanza’ Almost Didn’T Survive Its First Season
Someone looking for a TV show to watch should look no further than the western Bonanza. The show became successful …
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, …
‘Bonanza’: Michael Landon Directed Series Finale ‘The Hunter’
If you watched Bonanza, you probably know Michael Landon as “Little Joe Cartwright” on the show. What you might not …
‘Bonanza’: Adam Cartwright Actor Pernell Roberts Left Show After Major Clashes With Writers
The success of a television show doesn’t always mean that its actors are happy. This was the case on the …
Tom Cruise ‘Saved’ Cinema With ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Steven Spielberg Says
Nearly a year after Top Gun: Maverick was released, filmmaking icon Steven Spielberg stated that Tom Cruise saved cinema with …
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness’ ‘Matt Dillon’ Only Kissed One Woman In Entire 20 Season Run
In the two decades that “Gunsmoke” was on the air, Marshal Matt Dillon had just one on-screen kiss, who wasn’t …
‘Gunsmoke’: ‘Chester’ Actor Dennis Weaver Had One Major Regret About His Character
What’s one acting decision an actor will regret almost instantly? Dennis Weaver from Gunsmoke reveals his biggest regret from the …