Ken Curtis’ Colorado Accent Helped Make His Acting Career
Ken Curtis’ character, Festus Haggen, on the 1955 series Gunsmoke, had a face only a true Western die-hard could love. …
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Milburn Stone Got His Inspiration For Gunsmoke’S Doc Adams From An Old Man Who Hit Him On The Street
No one can control when inspiration hits you. Sometimes it can feel like a lightning strike, a great idea that …
Amanda Blake Felt So At Home On The ”Gunsmoke” Set That She Used To Visit On Her Days Off
It’s a clear sign that you’ve got a good job when you want to spend all your time there, even …
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Once Explained Why He Was Worried To Transition To Movies
Gunsmoke actor James Arness became a huge star thanks to his performance as Matt Dillon, similar to other actors who …
Burt Reynolds Said That Milburn Stone And Amanda Blake Had ”Some Resentment” Towards Him After He Joined The ”Gunsmoke” Cast
Winning a role on Gunsmoke can feel like achieving the dream of a lifetime, but for Burt Reynolds, it was …
Amanda Blake’S Favorite ‘Gunsmoke’ Moment Was Enough To Make The Producer Cry
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake will always be an integral part of the Western television show family. She brilliantly brought Miss …
‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Dennis Weaver Had Strong Feelings About Buying Christmas Gifts
Gunsmoke actor Dennis Weaver inspired countless fans of the adult Western television show across the country. They loved his performance, …
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Showcased His Hilarious Gun Dueling Skills On ‘The Johnny Carson Show’
Gunsmoke actor James Arness had to prove to the audience that he had many skills under his belt to play …
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Asked Michael Learned For A Date After Their On-Screen Kiss
Matt Dillon wasn’t much for romance. The Gunsmoke hero played by James Arness only had one on-screen kiss during 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 …