Amanda Blake Didn’T Think Television Was Classy Enough
Look, if you’re on a show as long as Amanda Blake was on Gunsmoke, especially given the caliber of that …
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‘Gunsmoke’ Star Dennis Weaver Once Reflected On Nerves During Audition Process
Dennis Weaver had a long and successful acting career before his death in 2006 at the age of 81. Before …
‘Gunsmoke’: Dennis Weaver Hilariously Joked Why He Wanted To Portray A Different Role
“Gunsmoke” star Dennis Weaver was just getting tired of portraying Chester Goode on the hit CBS western. Why? Let him …
‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Ken Curtis Lived In A Real-Life Jail With ‘Notorious Outlaws’ Long Before Playing Festus Haggen
Actor Ken Curtis became famous for playing a fan-favorite character on Gunsmoke with Festus Haggen. Little did he realize that …
‘Gunsmoke’ Had 1 ‘Naughty’ Word No One Could Say On Set Without Putting A Nickel In The Jar
The Gunsmoke set was very similar to other big television productions in how they established the mood. U.S. Marshal Matt …
James Arness Knew That The ”Gunsmoke” Radio Series Was Integral To The Television Adaptation’S Success
When moving into a new medium, there’s always a fear that something might get lost in translation. While shows like …
Gunsmoke’S Doc Adams Spent A Fortune To Fish On Lake Mead
Gunsmoke was on the air for twenty years. Nobody could’ve predicted just how successful that show would be. Sure, it …
Matt Dillon Only Had 1 Kiss In ‘Gunsmoke, It Wasn’T With Miss Kitty Russell
Gunsmoke actors James Arness and Amanda Blake played U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty Russell for many years. The …
James Arness Confessed ‘Gunsmoke’ Wasted Burt Reynolds’ ‘Best Skill’
Gunsmoke actor James Arness thought the Western television show kept Burt Reynolds from using his “best skill.” As a result, …
Burt Reynolds Spent $100,000 On Toupees Before Filing For Bankruptcy
Actor Burt Reynolds was a pretty big deal back in the ’60s and ’70s. He appeared in almost every movie …