James Arness Reflects On Breaking Hollywood Norms: How ”Gunsmoke” Changed Tv Forever
Now, more than ever, the gap between television and movies is negligible. It used to be the case that the …
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Gunsmoke’ Ending Explained: Does The Classic Tv Western Go Out With A Bang?
Few shows have run on network television for as long as Gunsmoke ran on CBS. For twenty years, the Western …
Howard Mcnear Reflects On His Time As Doc In Radio’S ”Gunsmoke”
Actors are lucky if they get one great role in their careers. That’s a rare enough occurrence; plenty of actors …
How Gunsmoke Led To The Demise Of Gilligan’S Island
“Gilligan’s Island” may be viewed as a classic sitcom now, but when the silly series about a group of island …
R.I.P. Burt Reynolds Of Smokey And The Bandit And Gunsmoke
When you saw Burt Reynolds cast in a movie, you knew you were in for a ride. That’s because movies …
Ken Curtis Played Bad So Well That His Wife Cheered When He Got Killed In A Movie
Most people know Ken Curtis as the long-standing deputy Festus Haggen in Gunsmoke. While Marshal Matt Dillion had five deputies …
Burt Reynolds Explains Why He And Clint Eastwood Were Fired By Universal Studios
It’s nearly impossible to picture Hollywood without Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds. They both had tremendous filmographies filled with legendary …
The Major Actors Still Alive From Gunsmoke
“Gunsmoke” may not be the longest-running TV show in history, but the CBS series certainly had a good run under its elaborate cowboy …
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Was A Bronze Star And Purple Heart Recipient
In 1955, a new western TV show hit the airwaves. Gunsmoke was destined to stay on the air for a …
‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Ken Curtis Trimmed John Ford’S Toenails For Legendary Movie Roles
Gunsmoke actor Ken Curtis had a connection to legendary filmmaker John Ford that some fans didn’t realize. As a result, …