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‘Gunsmoke’ Creator Revealed Why They Intentionally Knocked Matt Dillon Down a Peg
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Found 1 Unique Way to Use Matt Dillon to Make More Money Than From the Show
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Sent a ‘Roar of Laughter’ Across the Set When He Pretended to Get Shot While Filming a New Opening Theme
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The Untold Truth Of Gunsmoke
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Intentionally Cut His Lines as Matt Dillon to Fool the Audience
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Adam West Explained Why He Really Didn’t Want to Have a Career Like ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness
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‘Gunsmoke’: Everything to Know About the Iconic Ranch Where the Series Was Filmed
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Delicate Interactions: John Wayne’S Unsettling Inquiry And James Arness’ Unexpected Response Prior To ‘Gunsmoke
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness’ Limp Was the Result of a Wartime Injury
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Most ‘Gunsmoke’ Viewer Complaints Were About James Arness’ Horse
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