Ken Curtis Told ‘Gunsmoke’ Producer To Never Call Him Again After 2 Massive ‘Return To Dodge’ Disagreements
Long-running television shows frequently have to roll with the punches and figure out ways to keep audiences wanting to tune …
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Gunsmoke’S Ken Curtis Was Destined To Be In A Western
Gunsmoke’s Ken Curtis was no stranger to life on a ranch. In fact, Curtis grew up in the country, and …
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 …
‘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 …