James Arness
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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‘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…
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‘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…
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Tragic Death full of Mystery Of James Arness after Chronic Pain in his Leg
James Arness was best known for playing Marshal Matt Dillon for two decades on CBS’ Gunsmoke. He led an incredible…
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