Ken Curtis Played Bad So Well That His Wife Cheered When He Got K.I.L.L.E.D In A Movie
Most people know Ken Curtis as the long-standing deputy Festus Haggen in Gunsmoke. While Marshal Matt Dillion had five deputies …
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James Arness Said Burt Reynolds Fit Right Into Gunsmoke’S Family
When Burt Reynolds joined Gunsmoke, his role was small, but his presence on and off screen was significant. It was …
10 Amazing Western Movies That Don’T Star Clint Eastwood Or John Wayne
The Western genre is full of great movies, even without the works of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. When considering …
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 …
Burt Reynolds Said The ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast Worked Hard To Make It Look ‘Effortless’
Gunsmoke actor Burt Reynolds went from television to a major movie star and sex symbol. However, his successful career in …
Amanda Blake Revealed What She Missed The Most About Working On Gunsmoke
For 20 seasons, Western fans worldwide watched Gunsmoke and indulged in its plots. They fell in love with some of …
‘Gunsmoke’: One Christmas Episode Featured A Handful Of ’70S Child Stars
“Gunsmoke” was no stranger to guest stars. The popular Western series ran for 20 seasons from 1955 to 1975. People …
‘Gunsmoke’: ‘Festus’ Star Ken Curtis Was Also A Country Singer
Before he was everyone’s favorite character Festus on “Gunsmoke,” actor Ken Curtis quickly made a name for himself with his …
‘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 …
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Held Record For Longest Stint Playing Single Character Until Kelsey Grammer Came For The Title
Actor James Arness, who played Marshal Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke,” was known for many things. There was his tall stature …