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Aug 6, 2022 · Matt Dillon had a horse called Buck. Buck was an American Quarter Horse (Big buckskin). He was the same horse used by Ben Cartwright in Bonanza. After the cancellation of Bonanza, they brought Buck to a riding center for physically and mentally challenged kids, and he became the teaching horse. Buck lived a long life.
Oct 3, 2022 · James Arness created an undeniable legacy thanks to his performance as Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke.He had the opportunity to play the U. S. marshal, which gave him liberties to play a sort of cowboy ...
Nov 13, 2023 · Buck, the buckskin horse renowned for his role in the iconic TV series “Gunsmoke,” is a memorable figure in television history. Portraying Matt Dillon’s loyal steed, Buck became a symbol of the rugged Western spirit that the show epitomized. A New Chapter Beyond the Screen. Following his successful stint in show business, which included ...
Oct 21, 2023 · The fate of Matt Dillon’s horse after the show. As mentioned earlier, Buck the horse was retired after Gunsmoke ended its run and lived out the rest of his days in comfort and happiness. However, the legacy of Matt Dillon’s horse lived on through Buck’s role in the show and the many other horses that played the part over the years.
Dillon is shown here on another Gunsmoke trading card on another horse. In "The Bullet: Part 1", Festus calls Matt's horse Buck. This is the only time Dillon's horse is given a name in a Gunsmoke episode. Arness wrote a 1958 article where he said the name of his horse was Faithful Old Buck.
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Battles/wars. World War II. Battle of Anzio. Awards. Bronze Star Medal. Purple Heart. Website. jamesarness .com. James Arness (born James King Aurness; May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011) was an American actor, best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years in the series Gunsmoke.
