8 Things You Might Not Know About The Gunsmoke Finale
You would think that the longest-running Western in television would go out in a blaze of glory. Nope. After 20 …
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Intentionally Cut His Lines As Matt Dillon To Fool The Audience
Gunsmoke is the first project that most television viewers think of in response to the name James Arness. He brought …
‘Gunsmoke’: Why Chester, Quint, And Festus Only Appeared In One Episode Together
“Gunsmoke” ran for 20 years on the air and featured a colorful cast of characters. But only one episode brought …
‘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 …
‘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 …