James Arness
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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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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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‘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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‘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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‘Gunsmoke’: Amanda Blake Was so Terrified to Work With 1 Guest Star She Almost Had to Be ‘Carried out on a Gurney’
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake was a very versatile performer who had a strong understanding of how to generate chemistry for the…
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‘Gunsmoke’ Star Milburn Stone Reflected on a Fight He Had With James Arness
It is hard to believe that Gunsmoke stars Milburn Stone and James Arness even got into a fight. But, apparently, it did…
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‘Gunsmoke’: Milburn Stone Said He Couldn’t Have Played Doc Adams Without 1 Man That ‘Scared the Hell out of Me’
Gunsmoke actor Milburn Stone brought Doc Adams to the screen in an inspired fashion that drew audiences in. He developed a…
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