For 20 years, "Gunsmoke" ruled the small screen. Here are some facts about the show and its stars that true fans of the ...

The man who would become Matt Dillon wanted to work in film, not TV.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Matt Dillon/James Arness is comfort food for viewers," he explains. "And not just for the older demographic who grew up on it.

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'Gunsmoke' has an untouchable reputation among Western fans.

James Arness played U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. Gunsmoke stands as one of the most influential television series in American history. Premiering in 1955, it brought the Old West into living rooms across ...

Uncover the mystery behind the controversial ending of 'Gunsmoke' – the Western series that rode into the sunset without a ...

Easily one of the best Western shows of all time, "Gunsmoke" ran for a remarkable 20 seasons on CBS between 1955 to 1975. In addition to James Arness' Marshal Matt Dillon, one of the show's most ...

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 ...

Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap If you’ve ever heard the phrase, "Get out of Dodge" and wondered where that came from, chances are your research will take you back ...

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 ...