On the first of October I retired my ”Ask the Marshall,” column and “True West Blogs.” It is a sad day for me but, to quote James Michener’s French...
A Fond Farewell to True West
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Gunsmoke
Bruce Boxleitner
James Arness made all the difference in his storied film and television career. In 1976, Gunsmoke’s James Arness was about to take on the lead role...
Gunsmoke Although 'Gunsmoke' was my favorite, every time I watch or listen to an episode on both radio and TV and the narrator refers to him as a U.S. Marshal, I wince...
From 1949 to the late 1960s there were over 100 western series that aired on the networks. Although Gunsmoke was my favorite, every time I watch or...
Ask The Marshall
On Gunsmoke did the actors drink real beer?
Ask the Marshall
Of all the TV Westerns from the 1950s and ’60s, which was the most realistic in terms of scenery, clothing and dialog?
How did Chester Goode, Matt Dillon’s assistant on Gunsmoke, get his limp?
Most know Dennis Weaver as Deputy Chester Goode in Gunsmoke. – Courtesy CBS – How did Chester Goode, Matt Dillon’s assistant on Gunsmoke, get his...