Gunsmoke
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‘Gunsmoke’: Milburn Stone Hated the Show Bringing on Guest Stars
Gunsmoke put actors such as Milburn Stone and James Arness in the spotlight. The show was the longest-running primetime live-action television series for quite…
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‘Gunsmoke’ Director Was ‘Irritated’ Over John Wayne Lead Role Rumors
Gunsmoke was highly popular on both radio and television, making John Wayne the first name that came to mind for many fans for…
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‘Gunsmoke’: Why the Producers Tried to Keep Burt Reynolds’ Role Small
Gunsmoke producers were so threatened by Burt Reynolds’ raw charisma that they admitted to holding him back on the classic tv western. According to…
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The 1 Reason James Arness Refused To Leave “Gunsmoke”
As one of the longest-running shows to ever be on TV, the actors involved in “Gunsmoke” had quite the long-term commitment.…
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‘Gunsmoke’: The Real Reason the Classic Western Was Canceled After 20 Years
Despite being widely popular, here is the real reason why the classic western TV show “Gunsmoke” was canceled after 20…
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No one in Hollywood really knew the real James Arness — and he liked it that way
“Jim is the mystery man,” said his costar Amanda Blake. Even Carol Burnett developed a big crush because he was…
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‘Gunsmoke’ Star Ken Curtis Once Spoke on Growing Up in a Colorado Jail ‘During the Days of Bonnie and Clyde’
People who have watched the classic TV Western Gunsmoke know that Ken Curtis played Festus, the sidekick to James Arness’…
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He had a reputation as a family man despite his stoic character on “Gunsmoke,” Arness was known for his giggle fits on set he also enjoyed poetry, sailboat racing, and surfing
James Arness made himself a household name when he resided as the law-abiding Marshal Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke” for 20…
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Gunsmoke’s Doc actually grew up in an authentic tiny Old Western town in Kansas
Milburn Stone’s authentic upbringing helped set the tone for Gunsmoke. The actor Milburn Stone is best known for playing Doc…
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‘Gunsmoke’: How Much Did James Arness Make for Playing Marshal Matt Dillon?
During the 1950s, “Gunsmoke” dominated television ratings. Every night, families gathered in living rooms to watch the events unfold in…
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