‘Gunsmoke’ star Roger Ewing dead at 83: ‘He will be truly missed by all’

Roger Ewing, best known for his role as Deputy Marshal Thad Greenwood on “Gunsmoke,” has died. He was 83. The actor’s loved ...

'Gunsmoke' Star and Western Icon Roger Ewing Dead at 83

Roger Ewing, known for his role on the legendary, long-running CBS western series Gunsmoke as deputy marshal Thad Greenwood, ...
Yardbarker

‘Gunsmoke’s Marshal Matt Dillon’s Only Had One On-Screen Kiss — Do You Remember It?

It’s the mystery that has vexed Gunsmoke viewers for generations: Were Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) and beautiful barkeep Miss Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake) a couple? The debate will likely last ...
New Hampshire Union Leader

50 years after Marshal Matt Dillon's last draw, 'Gunsmoke' is a streaming hit

When the classic Western drama “Gunsmoke” finished its 20-year run on CBS in 1975, Los Angeles Times critic Cecil Smith made a bold prediction. “I have the feeling that the first moon colony we ...
The Cheat Sheet

‘Gunsmoke’: Matt Dillon First Slapped Someone Across the Face in 1 Early Episode

Gunsmoke actor James Arness had quite the journey playing U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon over the course of the Western television series. It embraced adult themes, but it didn’t necessarily alienate ...
The Cheat Sheet

‘Gunsmoke’: 1 Simple Way James Arness Transformed Into Matt Dillon

Actor James Arness played U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke for many years. However, he once admitted that it took some time for him to settle into the role, seeking out an acting coach to get over ...