Amanda Blake’S Frustration Boiled Over When ‘Gunsmoke’ Was Canceled
Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake gave the character Miss Kitty Russell her all. As a result, adult Western audiences across the …
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‘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 …
‘Gunsmoke’: Matt Dillon Hunted A Dangerous Real-Life Stagecoach Robber In 1 Episode
Gunsmoke was an adult Western ensemble that put James Arness’ U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon at the center. He played the …
‘Gunsmoke’: Matt Dillon First Slapped Someone Across The Face In 1 Early Episode
Gunsmoke actor James Arness had quite the journey playing U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon over the course of the Western television …
Buck Taylor Said That This Was The Only Difficult Part About Working With James Arness
If you’ve read his autobiography, James Arness: An Autobiography, you already know that as an actor and as a man, …
James Arness Watched ‘Gunsmoke’ Every Day After It Ended
Gunsmoke actor James Arness became quite a force in the television industry on one of the biggest shows ever hitting …
James Arness And The ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast Were Shocked At 1 Major Surprise When They Watched The Series Premiere Together
Gunsmoke actor James Arness made his big break into fame thanks to the Western television show playing U.S. Marshal Matt …
It Was Once Reported That Gunsmoke’S James Arness Offered A Publicity Agent Money Not To Generate Publicity For Him
It might seem ironic for a star to hate the spotlight, but for James Arness, it was just one of …
Although He Began As A Singer, Ken Curtis Found That He Preferred Being An Actor
Although Ken Curtis made us laugh as stinky old Festus in Gunsmoke, he wasn’t just an actor. He also had …
Ken Curtis’ Mangy Festus Beard Was His Hollywood Calling Card
Some actors just aren’t cut out to be the leading man. After all, we don’t unanimously have chiseled features and …