James Arness
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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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James Arness was a bit of a beach bum before Gunsmoke
He spent the late ’40s surfing and squatting on the sand. The Farmer’s Daughter was meant to be his big…
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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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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’: 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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‘Gunsmoke’: Remembering James Arness, Who Died On This Day In 2011
Actor James Arness of the classic TV show Gunsmoke died on this day in 2011 but the memories surrounding his…
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‘Gunsmoke’: What Was James Arness’ Job Before Hitting It Big in Hollywood?
One of the most popular television shows to ever air on television, Gunsmoke ran from 1955 to 1975. The show…
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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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‘Gunsmoke’: Here’s What James Arness Told Dennis Weaver When He Left for ‘Greener Pastures’
James Arness offered some thoughts to Dennis Weaver as he was leaving “Gunsmoke” for his own TV show. Turns out…
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‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness Said No Leading Men Wanted to Work With Him: Here’s Why
It is hard to believe that other leading men didn’t want to work with Gunsmoke legend James Arness. But he…
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