An Autobiography written by a man who was loved by many. Arness was an American Hero and an American Heartthrob. James King Arness, died today (June 03, 2011) at age 88 from what were termed natural causes, he was a legend from the beginning to the end. I would encourage you to read his book ...
In the late afternoon, after a hard day, some people reach for comfort food. I reach for the remote control, and go straight to Encore Western Channel. Why? A show called “Marshal Dillon” is on and I relax and forget my troubles! “Marshall Dillon” is the TV series that began the whole “Gunsmoke” craze. When ...
I am amazed that a show such as The Simpsons is on track to derail Gunsmoke as the longest-running television program, with a record of 20 years on the air. While some may claim that I am comparing two different types of fruit, so to speak, the issue is really one of quality. Gunsmoke offered ...
Matt Dillon, what kid didn’t think he was the greatest marshal ever? James Arness is Matt Dillon, tough, fair and honorable. James Arness was born in Minneapolis on May 23rd 1923. He grew up in there along with his brother Peter Graves. James Arness wanted to be a Navy pilot but was turned down because ...
Westerns and television was a match made in heaven during the 1950s and 60s. The genre was still popular in theaters, and it was a no-brainer that it would also follow suit on the small screen. In the movies, you could almost always tell the good guys from the bad guys. Those on the side ...
Why people continue to watch Gunsmoke can be hard to figure. Back in the 1950’s my grandmother wouldn’t let an episode sneak by without sitting down with a cup of hot chocolate and watching James Arness do his thing. Now more than 50 year’s later her great-granddaughter is watching the same episodes that caught my ...
