Amanda Blake Said She Used Marriage As An ”Escape”
While regular Gunsmoke fans may have been hopeful for a potential romantic relationship between Marshal Matt Dillon and Kitty Russell, …
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Ken Curtis Was A Singer Before Taking The Role On Gunsmoke
Before Ken Curtis became Festus, Marshal Matt Dillon’s right-hand man on Gunsmoke, he had his sights set on a different …
From Dodge City To The Ponderosa: Pernell Roberts’ Extraordinary Transition Between ‘Gunsmoke’ And ‘Bonanza’
“Bonanza” star Pernell Roberts kept himself busy through his career, especially with a couple of appearances on “Gunsmoke.” Yes, before …
Ken Curtis Refused To Return For The First Made-For-Tv Gunsmoke Movie After Its 20-Season Run Because Of A Couple Of Serious Disagreements With A Producer
Long-running television shows frequently have to roll with the punches and figure out ways to keep audiences wanting to tune …
The Only Major Actors Still Alive From Gunsmoke
“Gunsmoke” ran for a very, very long time. Beginning as a half-hour adaptation of a similarly long-running radio show in …
James Arness Claimed That Ford’S Gunsmoke IN.JU.RY Was The “First Wounding Of The Action Actor” In His Long Career
Actor Harrison Ford made a handful of appearances on Western television series, including Gunsmoke. He would later become one of …
Amanda Blake Knew The Role Of Miss Kitty On Gunsmoke Was A Special One, Therefore She Refused To Allow The Television Show’S Decision-Makers To Keep Her From Auditioning
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake will always be an integral part of the Western television show family. She brilliantly brought Miss …
‘Gunsmoke’ Wasn’T The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Get Out Of Dodge’
Gunsmoke was one of the longest-running TV shows in history, and its cultural influence has lingered on. Fans have even …
Gunsmoke’S Controversial Ending Still Doesn’T Make Sense
In the 1950s, TV westerns came to dominate the television landscape. Of all the series to emerge, including “Bonanza” and …
‘Virgin River’ Star Annette O’Toole Had Her ‘First Real Acting Job’ On ‘Gunsmoke’
Virgin River fans know Annette O’Toole as Hope, the gossipy but good-hearted town mayor. Her part in the popular Netflix …