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‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness Said Bette Davis Was a ‘Dynamite’ Guest Star: Here’s Why
Bette Davis played one deliciously mean, mad criminal matriarch on an episode of Gunsmoke.
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‘Gunsmoke’: Did ‘Marshal Matt Dillon’ Actor James Arness Do His Own Stunts?
Actor James Arness rose to fame thanks to his role as main character Marshal Matt Dillon on the famous Western television show…
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‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness’ Co-Star Described Him as a ‘Mystery Man’ Off-Set: Here’s Why
Marshal Matt Dillon in “Gunsmoke” became a larger-than-life figure to many. He was a hero and a character many people looked up…
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‘Gunsmoke’: How James Arness Made Sure to Take Care of His Stuntman Every Year on Set
“Gunsmoke” star James Arness understood that his persona of the daring, righteous Marshal Matt Dillon would never hold up without good
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One ‘Gunsmoke’ Star Nearly Competed in the 1948 Olympics
From 1955 to 1964, Dennis Weaver played Chester Goode on Gunsmoke. As Matt Dillon’s right-hand man, Weaver’s character was known for
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8 married couples who appeared on Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke is landmark series that brought the grit and drama of Western cinema to the small screen. As the title…
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Spoke Out About Being ‘Typcast’ in 1978 Interview
James Arness played Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years, the longest role of his entire career. The actor discussed being…
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