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The Gunsmoke Journal #3: Chester vs. Festus Festus Haggen, played by Ken Curtis, was introduced in an eighth-season episode (“Us Haggens”), became a recurring character in the ninth season, and took over as Matt’s sidekick when Chester left –edging his predecessor out by appearing in 304 episodes.
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Ken Curtis Ken Curtis (July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the long-running CBS western television series Gunsmoke. Although he appeared on Gunsmoke in other earlier roles, he was first cast in his iconic role in season 8 episode 13, Us Haggens. His next appearance was with his mule, Ruth, in Prairie Wolfer in season 9 episode 16, which also features Noah Beery Jr., as a villain.
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- There will be two 60th Anniversary Celebrations. September 18, 2015 at Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City, CA www.gunsmoke60th.com September 26-27, 2015 in Dodge City Kansas Gunsmoke 60th Anniversary Facebook Page James Arness: A Real American Hero (1923-2011) Click to read this tribute.
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Ask SAM: How did 'Gunsmoke' end? “Gunsmoke” ran 20 years and had 635 episodes, making it the longest-running American prime-time drama TV series to date. However, in terms of episode count and length, some soap operas have beaten it, if you look outside of prime time.
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Gunsmoke Box Set Series on DVD in Gunsmoke, Westerns. Gunsmoke ran from 1955 to 1975 on CBS, to this day the longest run of any single series of any genre in prime-time TV in the United States. *7.9 stars on IMDb*!!!! Cooter 19 May 1956 (Season 1, Episode 27) was the very first appearance of Kitty Russell's mole on her right cheek.
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James Arness (I)  (1923â2011) James Arness (I) (1923–2011) Actor | Producer | Miscellaneous Crew. American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness, had formerly been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Rolf and Ruth Duesler Aurness.
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State-by-State Guide to Pool Signage and Fencing Requirements Plunge & Adventure Slide Rules. 1  Riders must be at least 48” inches tall. 2  Maximum rider weight is 300 pounds. 3  One (1) rider at a time. Wait until the landing area is clear before entering the slide.  Follow the lifeguards 1  instructions. Running, standing, kneeling, rotating, tumbling or stopping in the flume is prohibited.
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- Actor | Director | Producer. Dennis Weaver was born on June 4, 1924 in Joplin, Missouri, USA as William Dennis Weaver. He was an actor and director, known for Gunsmoke (1955), Duel (1971) and Gentle Ben (1967). He was married to Geraldine Stowell. He died on February 24, 2006 in Ridgway, Colorado, USA. See full bio ».
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- 30 April 2002 | by raysond (Chapel Hill,North Carolina) – See all my reviews. For the 20 years that it ran on CBS,Gunsmoke was the essential Western to watch. Not only it was about a Marshal who retain law and order in Dodge City in the 1800's,but set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Kansas frontier.
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List of Gunsmoke television episodes The series ran for 20 seasons, making it the longest-running western in television history. The first episode aired in the United States on September 10, 1955, and the final episode aired on March 31, 1975. All episodes were broadcast in the U.S. by CBS.
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- Burt Reynolds, who played Quint Asper on the “Gunsmoke” TV series from 1962-1965, will be in Dodge City in September for Wild West Fest. Courtesy of Boot Hill Museum Inc. In 1958, the original cast of “Gunsmoke” traveled to Dodge City to install Gunsmoke street signs. Courtesy of Boot Hill Museum Inc.
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10 Reasons Why You Have No Energy It’s true, studies show that a growing body of evidence shows that using electronics before bedtime, like smart phones, laptops, computers, watching television or playing video games turns up the fight-or-flight response, keeping you in a state of stress.
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Ken Curtis, Actor, 74, Festus on 'Gunsmoke' Published: May 1, 1991. FRESNO, Calif., April 30— Ken Curtis, a singer and actor who played the scruffy deputy Festus on the television series Gunsmoke, died in his sleep on Sunday at his home. He was 74 years old. His death was attributed to natural causes, said A. C. Lyle, a producer at Paramount Studios.
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List of Gunsmoke television episodes Clockwise from top: Ken Curtis (Festus), Arness (Matt), Amanda Blake (Kitty), and Milburn Stone (Doc) in 1968. Gunsmoke is an American western television series developed by Charles Marquis Warren and based on the radio program of the same name.
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- In 1955 John Wayne introduced James on the first episode of Gunsmoke. From 1955 through 1975 he played Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke which was the longest running dramatic series ever produced.
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Gunsmoke About This Show. Gunsmoke, America's longest running television Western, aired on CBS from 1955-75. In 1956, its second season on the air, the series entered the list of top ten programs on U.S. television and moved quickly to number one. It remained in that position until 1961 and in the top twenty until 1964.
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Gunsmoke Season 16 Episode 24 : Pike: Part 2 Gunsmoke Season 16 Episode 23 : Pike: Part 1 March 1 st, 1971 Sally Fergus, called by many in Dodge Dirty Sally finds young wounded outlaw, Cyrus Pike at her home and nurses him ...
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Any Gunsmoke Actors Still Alive? Burt Reynolds Now. Most of us remember Burt Reynolds for his roles in Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, White Lightning, Gator, All Dogs Go To Heaven, The Longest Yard and Boogie Nights. However, he did have a role on Gunsmoke from 1962 to 1965. He played Quint Asper who was a blacksmith and part native American. He sometimes assisted marshal Matt Dillon in solving crimes. Reynolds was born on February 11, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan.
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Biography Mini Bio (2) McRaney holds the distinction of being the last guest star to meet Matt Dillon in a gunfight on Gunsmoke (1955) - in the episode Hard Labor, first broadcast February 24, 1975 (he lost).
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Television in the US: History and Production At the suggestion of John Wayne, CBS cast James Arness (1923-2011), a 6' 7 actor who's major acting credit at the time was the title role in The Thing from Another World (1951). Arness would be Matt Dillon for the next 40 years. First on the television series (1955-1975), then in five made-for-TV Gunsmoke movies.
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Amanda Blake Amanda Blake of 'Gunsmoke' TV Fame Dies. August 17, 1989 | From Staff and Wire Reports. Actress Amanda Blake, the earthy Miss Kitty who ran the Longbranch Saloon on the long-running television series Gunsmoke, died of oral and throat cancer in Sacramento's Mercy Hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said late Wednesday.
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Rural purge In the original draft of CBS's 1971 Rural Purge, Gunsmoke was going to be canceled at the end of the 1970–71 season, while Mayberry R.F.D. and Family Affair would be renewed for the 1971–72 season.
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- (T/F) Ken Curtis appeared in the 1988 TV movie Once Upon a Texas Train with a number of other veteran western actors. Name one of them. Jack Elam, Chuck Rifleman Conners and Dub Taylor - all who had worked on Gunsmoke. Also, Richard Widmark, Angie Dickenson and Willie Nelson. In the '80's, Ken Curtis starred as Hoyt Coryell, ranch hand, on a television series named after the ranch.
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- Answer: William Conrad. William Conrad was not seriously considered for the television version of Gunsmoke because he was overweight. He did direct two episodes of the TV series. Conrad went on to direct and produce numerous series episodes and films over the years. He starred in the CBS series Cannon from 1971 - 1976 and Jake and the Fatman from 1987 - 1992. William Conrad passed away on February 11, 1994.
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Gunsmoke's Dennis Weaver dies at age 81 Gunsmoke's Dennis Weaver dies at age 81. Dennis Weaver, best known for his role as Chester on the long-running TV western Gunsmoke, succumbed Friday to cancer at his ranch in Colorado. He was 81. Weaver was born in 1924, in Joplin, Missouri. He married his high school sweetheart, Gerry Stowell, in 1945.
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Gunsmoke TV Show Gunsmoke TV Show. The Gunsmoke TV show was a western action series that aired on CBS for 30 minutes during its first six seasons and then expanded to 60 minutes. It emphasized a rare commodity in the wild west ... law and order! Marshall Matt Dillon was responsible for bringing respect for the law to Dodge City.
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- The TV series Gunsmoke was first shown in color in 1966.