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Matt Dillon is a fictional character featured on both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke. He is the U.S. Marshal of Dodge City, Kansas, who works to preserve law and order in the western frontier of the 1870s. The character was created by writer John Meston.
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.
Mar 19, 2022 · Dennis Weaver stepped away from his role as Chester on "Gunsmoke" almost midway through the show's 20-season run. Why did he really leave the beloved Western?
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...
Oct 15, 2022 · Gunsmoke actor James Arness was frequently asked why characters Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty never got married. The fans wanted to see more obvious indications of their relationship, but...
Nov 29, 2022 · 'Gunsmoke' creator Charles Marquis Warren revealed how the show kept James Arness' Matt Dillon a hero despite his shortcomings.
This list contains notable cast members of the Gunsmoke radio and TV series, and TV movies. [1] The listing includes regular cast members, guest stars, and recurring cast members.
Oct 9, 2023 · With Thad Greenwood leaving the show in 1967, Matt Dillon would need a new deputy, and that's where Buck Taylor came in. He was Newly O'Brian, a gunsmith who became deputy of Dodge City, and...
For years, Saturday evenings belonged entirely to Gunsmoke. At the forefront of this massive program was Marshal of Dodge City, Matt Dillon. When Gunsmoke grew from a radio show to a TV program, James Arness played the man who’s considered justice incarnate.
Gunsmoke is a classic American western TV series that aired from 1955 to 1975, following the lives of Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) in Dodge City, Kansas. The show also stars Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty, Milburn Stone as Doc Adams, and Dennis Weaver as Chester. Gunsmoke explores law enforcement and frontier justice during the settlement of the American West, blending drama, action, and ...