No One In Hollywood Really Knew The Real James Arness — And He Liked It That Way
For the three-part Gunsmoke episode “Gold Train,” Matt Dillon receives a bullet wound that Doc decides is beyond his skill …
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Melissa Gilbert Got Her Dramatic Acting Start On Gunsmoke Before Hitting The Prairie
Ah, to retire young. That’s the dream, isn’t it? But has anyone ever retired at a younger age than Melissa …
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 …
A Stunt Gone Wrong Made Buck Taylor Begin To Consider Becoming An Actor
With parents like his, Buck Taylor was never a stranger to the film industry, even as a child. His parents …
James Arness Actually Had A Very Good Reason For Why He Didn’T Like Doing Interviews
Fame can sometimes feel like a double-edged sword. Sure you get to do what you love and perform, and you …
Milburn Stone Was Annoyed By James Arness In The Beginning Of ”Gunsmoke”
Sometimes costars are just two people who work together, and other times, an undeniable bond forms and they turn into …
There’S A Reason Burt Reynolds’ ‘Gunsmoke’ Role Is So Small
Sometimes, you’ll find that certain actors are just too good at their job. So good, in fact, that they end …
James Arness’ Castmates Appreciated His Dependability During His Time On ”Gunsmoke”
The mark of a good actor isn’t their talent, it’s the way that their castmates speak of them when they’re …
After 20 Seasons, The Iconic Western Television Series Gunsmoke Ended Without A Proper Series Finale.
When the Western drama television series Gunsmoke ended in 1975 after twenty seasons and a whopping 635 episodes, it was …
Ken Curtis Said Festus Had More To Offer Gunsmoke Than Chester Goode
Ken Curtis fans will tell you that the Gunsmoke episode “Hard Luck Henry” is one of the funniest ones focused …