Gunsmoke
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James Arness Once Revealed the ‘Real’ Message ‘Gunsmoke’ Was Trying to Convey
Gunsmoke actor James Arness was the face of the CBS Western television shows for more than the reason that he played U.S.…
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The Real Reason Why Amanda Blake Quit ‘Gunsmoke’
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake was an original cast member who was born to play Miss Kitty Russell. She perfectly captured the…
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John Wayne Felt ‘Too Embarrassed’ to Make Money off ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness as His Boss
Movie star John Wayne was good friends with Gunsmoke actor James Arness before he landed the iconic role of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. After…
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The ‘Gunsmoke’ Moment That Amanda Blake Will Never Forget: A Tear-Jerking Tale
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake will always be an integral part of the Western television show family. She brilliantly brought Miss Kitty Russell…
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‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness Turned Down a John Wayne Epic to Keep Playing Matt Dillon
Gunsmoke actor James Arness made a killing playing U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon over the years. He became an invaluable asset for the…
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Ken Curtis Revealed His Favorite ‘Gunsmoke’ Episode That Made Him Closer Friends With Milburn Stone
Gunsmoke actor Ken Curtis joined the cast as Festus Haggen after initially beginning his career as a singer. Next, he moved…
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Asked Michael Learned for a Date After Their On-Screen Kiss
Matt Dillon wasn’t much for romance. The Gunsmoke hero played by James Arness only had one on-screen kiss during the show’s 20-season…
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‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness Didn’t Want to Work in Movies Because He Didn’t Like Motorcycle Riding
Actor James Arness was the face of Gunsmoke in the role of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. However, he initially had reservations about…
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‘Gunsmoke’: Ken Curtis Quickly Bought 1 Iconic Milburn Stone Prop When the Show Was Canceled
Gunsmoke actor Ken Curtis wasn’t a part of the original principal cast, but he certainly settled in nicely as a part…
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John Wayne ‘never forgave’ Gunsmoke’s James Arness for humiliating snub
John Wayne was even more upset because had gone out of his way to make James Arness a star, even…
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