James Arness, who played Marshall Matt Dillon of Dodge City in the old western series Gunsmoke has died. Gunsmoke was the longest running series on TV from 1955 - 1975. Those of us that are old enough remember that it was one of the better series we have watched. Main characters: Matt Dillon, Festus, Miss Kitty, Doc, etc. Link: http://watching-tv.ew.com/2011/06/03/james-arness-dies-died-gunsmoke-died/ (http://watching-tv.ew.com/2011/06/03/james-arness-dies-died-gunsmoke-died/)
Joelene
You forgot his first sidekick Chester (Dennis Weaver).
I loved that show and still sometimes watch re-runs. Miss Kitty was always dressed up so pretty, and Marshall Dillon was such a gentleman.
When I was but a wee one I remember my dad insisting on watching Gunsmoke every week.
I have seen quite a lot of Gun Smoke episodes.
RIP Marshall Dillon
A little trivia for all of the Marshall's fans.
What was James Arness' first film? The Farmer's daughter circa 1947
Who is his brother? Peter Graves
What was his birth name? James King Aurness. Changed when he was with RKO. The Farmer's Daughter1947