How ‘Bonanza’ Tried To Replace Pernell Roberts’ Adam Cartwright At Height Of Its Popularity
If you know your Bonanza lore, you should know that the show once tried to phase out Pernell Roberts’ character …
Gunsmoke
Amanda Blake: Dennis Weaver ”Did The Right Thing” When He Left Gunsmoke
Nobody could have predicted the cultural imprint Gunsmoke would leave on the viewing audience. From September 10, 1955, to March …
Gunsmoke’ Ending Explained: Does The Classic Tv Western Go Out With A Bang?
Few shows have run on network television for as long as Gunsmoke ran on CBS. For twenty years, the Western …
Amanda Blake Said That Cbs ”Never Really Got Behind” Gunsmoke
You remember the old saying: “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” If you’ve ever loved and lost, …
‘Gunsmoke’: How James Arness Became An Actor In His Own Words
Seemed so simple James Arness, the Gunsmoke star, was nudged into acting by a buddy from the military. This was …
Ken Curtis Wanted To See Festus Get Into More Fights On ”Gunsmoke”
Ken Curtis knew that he got into a good thing when he was cast on Gunsmoke. This feels almost like …
The ”Gunsmoke” Cast Sided With Milburn Stone After He Got Into An Argument With A Producer
The vow “for better or for worse” doesn’t just apply to married couples. It also applies to casts like the …
Ken Curtis Based Festus On A Stinky Ol’ Drunk Named Cedar Jack
Inspiration has to come from somewhere, right? Especially if you’re a sophisticated, soft-spoken man tasked with embodying all the filth …
‘Gunsmoke’ Creator Thought Amanda Blake And Kitty Russell Were The Same Person
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake had a thorough understanding of her character, Miss Kitty Russell. The Western television show emphasized its …
‘Gunsmoke’ Has A Very Disappointing Golden Globes History
Gunsmoke is one of the most prominent television shows to ever hit the air. It continues to enjoy a life …