‘Gunsmoke’: How James Arness Felt About Playing Marshal Matt Dillon
James Arness oversaw law and order in Dodge City for 20 seasons as Marshal Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke.” But, did the iconic actor enjoy playing Dillon? Arness, who starred…
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Once Revealed How He Would Try to ‘Break’ Actors Who Took Role Too Seriously
Nobody likes a stick in the mud, and Gunsmoke actor James Arness was no exception. Arness played lawman Marshal Matthew Dillon for 20 years, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t like…
‘Gunsmoke’: John Wayne’s Good Friend Directed a Huge Number of Episodes
It helps to have good connections. This is a lesson that led one of John Wayne’s good friends to direct many episodes of CBS’s “Gunsmoke.” Andrew McLaglen personally…
What Was ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Amanda Blake’s Net Worth at Her Death?
Airing from 1955 to 1975 on CBS, Gunsmoke was one of the longest-running series of all time. The TV Western starred James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, and Amanda Blake…
‘Gunsmoke’ Producer Explained ‘Frustrating’ Reason Why Audiences Lost Interest in the Western Show
Gunsmoke was a highly-popular Western television show that successfully made the move from radio. It ran for a total of 20 seasons, but it experienced some dips in ratings over…
Why ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness Was the John Wayne of Television
Movie star John Wayne and television actor James Arness were Western icons, but their images grew in vastly different directions. Some viewed Wayne as an American hero, while others criticized…
James Arness Once Revealed His Favorite ‘Gunsmoke’ Episodes of All Time
Gunsmoke actor James Arness played U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon for all 20 seasons of the Western television show, which was 635 episodes in total. He saw the evolution of the characters and…
Physicist Confirmed Why ‘Gunsmoke’s Matt Dillon Won the Title Credits Duel, Despite Drawing Second
Gunsmoke lead U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon found himself in a lot of gun duels over the years in his fight to protect Dodge City from villains. However, he wasn’t always…
‘Gunsmoke’: Ken Curtis Explained Why Festus Was Always a Better Character Than Chester
Gunsmoke actor Ken Curtis enthusiastically played Festus Haggen ever since the show introduced him to audiences. He ultimately became a fan favorite for many viewers around the…
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 show regularly ranked at the top of…