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The Day That John Wayne Completely Shocked the Entire ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast
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 ...
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The Greatest Western Show Of All Time Didn't Receive A Proper Finale Until 19 Years After It Was Canceled
After 20 seasons, the greatest TV Western ever didn't deserve to be canceled so abruptly. But a spinoff TV movie in 1994 made ...
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Why Milburn Stone Wanted To Keep Violence In Gunsmoke - MSN
"Gunsmoke" could only go so far being on network television, but Stone's words serve as a time-honored reminder that depiction doesn't exactly equate to endorsement. Every episode of "Gunsmoke" is ...
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Why Gunsmoke Was Abruptly Canceled After A 20-Year Run - MSN
"Gunsmoke" broke plenty of records in its time, thanks in large part to its impressive 20-season run on CBS. Couple that with ...