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This One-and-Done 'Gunsmoke' Character Became One of the Best Western Villains of All Time

With literally hundreds of episodes to choose from, picking the best or most beloved Gunsmokehour (or half-hour) can be a real challenge. But of all the Western giant's finest episodes, there is one ...
The Cheat Sheet

Matt Arness’ ‘Gunsmoke’ Badge, Other Props From the Western Show Hit Auction Block

Julien’s Auctions is handling the sale of the Gunsmoke props, costumes, and memorabilia. Items come from the estate of James Arness, who played Marshall Matt Dillon on the show, which aired from 1955 ...

Why James Arness Became Frustrated Over Bruce Dern's Gunsmoke Death

James Arness killed Bruce Dern multiple times on the TV Western Gunsmoke, though one of those occasions left Arness feeling ...
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‘Gunsmoke’s Marshal Matt Dillon’s Only Had One On-Screen Kiss — Do You Remember It?

It’s the mystery that has vexed Gunsmoke viewers for generations: Were Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) and beautiful barkeep Miss Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake) a couple? The debate will likely last ...
New Hampshire Union Leader

50 years after Marshal Matt Dillon's last draw, 'Gunsmoke' is a streaming hit

When the classic Western drama “Gunsmoke” finished its 20-year run on CBS in 1975, Los Angeles Times critic Cecil Smith made a bold prediction. “I have the feeling that the first moon colony we ...
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Before 'Yellowstone' Roped in an Audience, This Was the Best Western TV Show

Of all the great, classic Western television shows out there, it's hard to pick any one of them and label it "the best." So many of them have their merits, after all. Have Gun — Will Travel featured ...