Dan Blocker Knew The Network Would Drop ‘Bonanza’ By Its 15Th Year
Some TV shows feel like they exist out of time. Regardless of when they first aired, they always seem to …
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Amanda Blake’S Frustration Boiled Over When ‘Gunsmoke’ Was Canceled
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake gave the character Miss Kitty Russell her all. As a result, adult Western audiences across the …
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Got An Acting Coach Over Fear Of Playing Matt Dillon
Actor James Arness didn’t immediately adapt to the sensational success of Gunsmoke. Many actors coveted the role of U.S. Marshal …
“I Took That As A Challenge”: Clint Eastwood’S Laconic Reply Fired Up Tom Hanks For $243M Biographical Movie That He Had A Hard Time Filming
Clint Eastwood has had a monumental career spanning generations with many memorable films over the years. In addition to being …
The 65-Year-Old Tv Show That’S To Thank For Clint Eastwood’S Entire Western Career
Clint Eastwood is one of the most successful Western actors in history, and he owes his success to a 65-year-old …
‘Gunsmoke’: Matt Dillon Hunted A Dangerous Real-Life Stagecoach Robber In 1 Episode
Gunsmoke was an adult Western ensemble that put James Arness’ U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon at the center. He played the …
‘Gunsmoke’: Matt Dillon First Slapped Someone Across The Face In 1 Early Episode
Gunsmoke actor James Arness had quite the journey playing U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon over the course of the Western television …
Melissa Francis Says Michael Landon Took Elements From ‘Bonanza’ For ‘Little House’
Melissa Francis was on Little House on the Prairie when she was just a young girl, but she now looks …
Buck Taylor Said That This Was The Only Difficult Part About Working With James Arness
If you’ve read his autobiography, James Arness: An Autobiography, you already know that as an actor and as a man, …
James Arness Watched ‘Gunsmoke’ Every Day After It Ended
Gunsmoke actor James Arness became quite a force in the television industry on one of the biggest shows ever hitting …