Ken Curtis stayed just as dirty as his character on Gunsmoke
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Ken Curtis’ stinky origins as Festus
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The Wild Life and Final Days of Ken Curtis, the Beloved Festus Haggen from ‘Gunsmoke’
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‘Gusmoke’ Season 1 Episode 1 Had a Major Easter Egg for Fans of the Original Radio Show
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6 festive facts about Ken Curtis of Gunsmoke
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Ken Curtis’ Childhood As The Son Of A Sheriff Prepared Him For His Role in ‘Gunsmoke’
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‘Gunsmoke’: James Arness Intentionally Cut His Lines as Matt Dillon to Fool the Audience
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‘Gunsmoke’: Buck Taylor Revealed Why Most Actors Got Frustrated by James Arness and Cast
Advertisement Actor Buck Taylor joined the Gunsmoke cast in the later era of the Western television show’s run. However, he realized that stars James Arness, …