When Gunsmoke premiered on CBS in 1955, it was an immediate hit. This success was not just because of a phenomenal cast, which included James Arness, Amanda Blake and Dennis Weaver, but also because ...

Most great Western TV actors are renowned for multiple roles, but this star only needed to play one character to become a ...

Lee Majors rode into the Barkley family as Heath on TV, who claimed his share of a name that did not want him at first. He ...

A son shared stories about his father serving in the Army with James Arness during World War II and another reader set a goal ...

Even after 20 seasons, its legacy endures, and at the heart of Gunsmoke’s success was its unforgettable cast. From James Arness and Amanda Blake to Ken Curtis, each performance added something unique ...

Ex-FBI Director James Comey explained his controversial "86 47" Instagram post to late-night host Stephen Colbert, addressing the backlash and a Secret Service inquiry.

James Arness began his entertainment career as a radio announcer at a local Minneapolis station. From there he hitchhiked to Hollywood, determined to break into films and making his debut in The ...

John Wayne, who would have been 116 today, went out of his way to make James Arness, who would have been 100 today, a star. This made the snub even more painful for Duke.

Gunsmoke actor James Arness worked with many guest actors over the years, including his wife. The show started as a half-hour ensemble show based on the 1952 radio show. However, CBS expanded it ...