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       Gunsmoke

       1955
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       How the West Was Won

       1963
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       Have Gun -- Will Travel

       1957
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       Wagon Train

       1957
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       The Wings of Eagles

       1957
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       The Yellow Rose

       1983

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2. star-spotlight.com › why-did-festus-quit-gunsmokeWhy Did Festus Quit Gunsmoke? Unveiling the Mystery Behind ...

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   6 days ago · One of the most beloved characters on the show was Festus Haggen, portrayed by actor Ken Curtis. Festus, with his distinct accent and lovable charm, became an integral part of the Gunsmoke family. However, to the shock and disappointment of fans, Festus abruptly left the show in 1975.

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     KEN CURTIS SINGS “I’ll Take You Home Again…”

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     Ken Curtis "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" Festus Country

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     The Untold Facts about Ken Curtis - Festus from TV's "Gunsmoke"

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4. www.wtvy.com › 2024/07/13 › dothan-police-dispelDothan police dispel danger rumors at Dothan hospital

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   3 days ago · By Ken Curtis. Published: Jul. 13, 2024 at 4:50 AM PDT. DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -In a Facebook post, police dispelled “rumors” of an incident at a Dothan hospital. “We are aware of rumors ...

5. star-spotlight.com › why-did-festus-replaceWhy Did Festus Replace Chester on Gunsmoke? Exploring the ...

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   6 days ago · Festus, portrayed by actor Ken Curtis, replaced Chester as a main character on Gunsmoke after Dennis Weaver decided to leave the show. Festus quickly became a fan favorite with his unique mannerisms and memorable catchphrases.

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7. www.msn.com › en-us › weatherDothan businesses damaged, destroyed by fire - MSN

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   4 days ago · Story by Ken Curtis. • 7m. D OTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Fire damaged several businesses Saturday morning, and nearly destroyed one of them, along Dothan’s Ross Clark Circle. Impacted most by the fire ...

8. www.msn.com › en-us › newsDothan store manager forced inside business, robbed: Police - MSN

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   4 days ago · Story by Ken Curtis. • 3h. D OTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A robber targeted a downtown Dothan restaurant manager on Saturday morning. Dothan police say the bandit forced the manager inside American Deli...

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_In_the_Heat_of_theList of In the Heat of the Night episodes - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The affair between a wealthy, alcoholic woman's husband and her distant cousin leads to the wife's murder. Virgil immediately suspects the adulterous pair. But he has a difficult time persuading Gillespie, who is a longtime friend of the husband, and Bubba, who has been seeing the cousin.

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    Who was Ken Curtis?

    • Ken Curtis, a singer and actor who starred as Marshal Matt Dillon's sidekick on the long-running television western "Gunsmoke," has died at age 74. Curtis, who played deputy Festus Haggin from 1963 to 1975, died in his sleep Sunday at his home here, family members said Monday. They said the cause of death was unknown.

    KEN CURTIS DIES; PLAYED SIDEKICK ON 'GUNSMOKE' - Buffalo News

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    Did Ken Curtis leave Gunsmoke?

    • Although Ken Curtis’ departure marked the end of Festus’ journey on Gunsmoke, the character’s legacy lives on in the hearts of fans. Festus Haggen’s wit, humor, and endearing qualities continue to be celebrated even decades after the show’s conclusion. Gunsmoke fans around the world continue to cherish Festus and the impact he made on the series.

    Why Did Festus Quit Gunsmoke? Unveiling the Mystery Behind the

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    Who is Curtis Gates?

    • Curtis, whose real name was Curtis Gates, was born in Lamar, Colo. He was the son of a sheriff and worked on a jail farm as a boy. He made his Hollywood debut in 1938 as a singer with swing bands. Curtis replaced Frank Sinatra on Tommy Dorsey's band after Sinatra left to become a solo artist. He then went on to Shep Field's Orchestra.

    KEN CURTIS DIES; PLAYED SIDEKICK ON 'GUNSMOKE' - Buffalo News

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    Did Ken Curtis bid farewell to Festus in Gunsmoke?

    • Festus had become a fan-favorite character due to Ken Curtis’ remarkable portrayal and comedic timing. However, Curtis made sure to bid farewell to Festus in a memorable way. In the final episode of Gunsmoke, titled “The Sharecroppers,” Festus is shown riding off into the sunset, leaving Dodge City and his friends behind.

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11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_FordJohn Ford - Wikipedia

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    4 days ago · His daughter Barbara was married to singer and actor Ken Curtis from 1952 to 1964. The marriage between Ford and Smith lasted for life despite various issues, one being that Ford was Catholic [14] while she was a non-Catholic divorcée. [15]