Gunsmoke
-
John Wayne Helped Launch James Arness’ Career With Gunsmoke
James Arness starred as lawman Marshall Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke” for an incredible run of 20 seasons from 1955-1975. Until…
Read More » -
James Arness was passionate about Gunsmoke, but he put his children ahead of his shooting schedule
Actor James Arness made a big name for himself while working on Gunsmoke. He was known for his relaxed demeanor,…
Read More » -
‘Gunsmoke’: What Was James Arness’ Net Worth at the Time of His Death?
Few TV shows were as perennial as Gunsmoke. Airing from 1955 to 1975, it remains one of the longest-running scripted shows.…
Read More » -
The network wanted to make Gunsmoke 90 minutes long, but James Arness shot that idea down
Gunsmoke was the show the kept growing, kept evolving, kept… going. The record-setting Western was on for 20 straight seasons, so…
Read More » -
No one in Hollywood really knew the real James Arness — and he liked it that way
For the three-part Gunsmoke episode “Gold Train,” Matt Dillon receives a bullet wound that Doc decides is beyond his skill level to…
Read More » -
‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness Gifted $2 Million Ranch To Neighborhood Kids
All those Gunsmoke episodes paid off for Matt Dillon actor James Arness. The TV marshal used his earnings to buy…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
John Wayne and ‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness: Inside The Legendary Cowboys’ Tight Friendship
Thanks to a wonderful friendship and a recommendation, John Wayne helped James Arness land the role of Marshal Matt Dillon…
Read More » -
‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness still remembers being scolded by his colleague Milburn Stone on set
For the cast members of “Gunsmoke,” they had ended up spending a lot of time with each other over the…
Read More » -
‘Gunsmoke’: Watch James Arness Tell Story Behind Being Cast as ‘Marshal Matt Dillon’
James Arness initially turned down his role in Gunsmoke. But one acting legend convinced him to accept the role of…
Read More »