Whatever Happened to The Cast of Gunsmoke? (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@thomasmartinscott]

The absolute Highlight of my career was working with Dennis Weaver, 6 nights a week, in a Theater Show in Ouray, Colorado, just 10 miles from Ridgway. He did a 10 minute bit as Chester teaching the audience how to play the guitar. He had done that bit in Gunsmoke, teaching Miss Kitty how to play it. I never grew tired of it. Our first day of rehearsal, he did a line and turned to me and said, "Did I do that alright?" I was stunned! Why would this veteran Actor ask me? That's how real he was. No ego whatsoever. I still miss him. His son, Rusty and I played in the Band "Free Range Cats" for about 3 years. Rusty is a consummate Musician/Songwriter/Producer, and a great guy as well. Some of my favorite memories.

[@chuckriggs5583]

What an honor. The memories you must have and the stories you could tell I would love to hear.

[@bjspranger]

Thank you. Very interesting and sad how Amanda Blake died. She was such a great actress. My love for James Arness will be forever as every female fell for this gentle giant. Thanks to All the Gunmoke actors who gave us so much entertainment for 20 great years!

[@treehouse9713]

My 1st actor crush was"Hoss" from Bonanza. I Never, ever trusted, n or was attracted to, the 'pretty boys'. Never cared for Michael Landon who became very religious, but seemed (to me) in a non-humble, arrogant way. Interesting that his daughter plays "Teeter", the pink hair, Very foul mouth girl (Only girl in bunk house, at first), In the series named "Yellowstone".

[@janicesimmons6764]

I’m also a true fan of Gunsmoke and all the actors .. My late husband got me hooked on Gunsmoke and still today at my age of soon to b 83 years I watch it on insp nighty!

[@DorothyRidall-zr3xg]

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[@williammaynor7824]

Most of the gunsmoke cast of passed away all except for newly, I think he still living

[@williammaynor7824]

Everyone has passed away, except for Noli he still living, I think

[@rogerpence1117]

Still watch Gunsmoke today, every day at noon. Nothing better !

[@billfowler6265]

Sir, I tip my hat to you! The amount of time and research that must have taken you to put together this video is commendable. Thanks for the memories.

[@paxtonmorris4802]

I will always remember the cast of “ Gun Smoke “ as one of the very best TV western series ever as my favorite. God bless everyone on the show 🙏🏻

[@Mr05Chuck]

Makes you realize how brief and fragile our time is on this side. Great job Jerry! God Bless.

[@juanitamerritt3585]

They made a difference to everyone who watched the show. I'm hoping for a come back with new actors.

[@lucilleduncan3143]

@@juanitamerritt3585 movies have changes I prefer the old ones

[@raymondhartley3216]

Yeah I really loved old Festus acting

[@irishsetterarchie]

Thank you for this wonderful documentary Mr. Skinner. My partner and best friend loved to watch Gunsmoke. He once told me it was the only night of the week his Grandpa stayed up late to watch his favorite show. On April 2, 2020 my friend had supper and sat down in his easy chair in front of his T.V. and watched his favorite show, Gunsmoke! Bless his heart, I do believe he had every episode memorized. We found him the next morning still in his easy chair but gone, died instantly of a heart attack. . I miss him so much and your documentary warmed my heart and brought me closer to him. Thank you again. Keep up your good work!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my friend. Jerry

[@kennethnesmith3521]

Hard to believe its been 44 years since the last episode of Gunsmoke was made. Time flies. At the time I don't think folks who watched Gunsmoke realized it would be part of television history. Hard to imagine that there would'nt have been a Gunsmoke.

[@sharwil8530]

Loved weaver and the show McCloud. He was a loved actor and missed rip 🙏to all the cast of Gunsmoke. What a beautiful tribute to westerns. Thank u so much.

[@chuckriggs5583]

Sad to see these days and times long gone, i wish i could bring them back. Thank you for this piece and answering many questions.

[@deborah7398]

Thank you for your work researching the history of these people. Your channel is an amazing gift more people need to learn about.

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

I still watch all those old shows everyday thank God for MEtv , I love them all . Gun smoke , the waltons , the rifleman , bonanza , wagon train , Carole burnett ect.. the list goes on . They’re very different then what we have now, parents could easily watch television with their children rated PG free. Life before Botox, social media and filters loll the simplicity was priceless.

[@mikesherwood7022]

Couldn't said it better

[@michaelmullen4522]

Absolutely...me too..and I do watch them every day....and it truly pisses me off when I miss any of those shows.

[@deloreswillis9224]

Okay

[@robertcrook509]

don't leave Fury off your list, the story of a horse and the boy who loved him also starred Bobby Diamond.

[@joycetwilson3897]

Me i love gunsmoke and rifleman the better show

[@maryurquijo8331]

Awesome thank you for sharing this wonderful history of the people we loved and there shows. Still love watching them today.

[@dennisjohnson1546]

I love this show ! I was 5 years old when it started and 25 when it went off the air . They just don’t make them like that any more ! I still watch the re-runs !

[@RVBadlands2015]

Same here

[@dianeshinn8386]

I truly loved this...what an honor to those that played on Gunsmoke. I have watched Gunsmoke all of my life and continue to watch it everyday as it never gets old. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Diane, How are you doing?

[@donnagreen7282]

Still My Favorite Show As Of Now!!!👀

[@kayewadestuntck]

GlD to hear from you!

[@daisyduke7473]

Me too. As a grade school age kid. I still love those shows!! Also, the Rifleman!! I was shocked to find out that johnnie walker is actually older than me!! Long since passed away. It’s weird watching repeats and that sweet little boy was actually older than I!!

[@janietaylor8975]

I enjoy watching GUNSMOKE. I binge watch it when I can. Thank you for sharing historic facts in this special.

[@susankenney7536]

I thank you James Dennis and Ken for your service. Gunsmoke is one of my favorite westerns. I watch it everyday. I love the show.

[@charlesreina2265]

Ok

[@nitasheehan2704]

I agree. Started watching Gunsmoke when it started, and still watching and appreciating it even more.

[@cherylcarver5397]

Thank you all , from the time it started to the very end, but even now me & my husband still watches Gunsmoke. It really worth the time to watch every bit of Gunsoke, and will

[@jameswood231]

Yes, thank you Mr. James Arness, Mr. Dennis Weaver and Mr. Ken Curtis for your Service to our Nation🇺🇸 in the trenches as well as your talents on Gunsmoke. I grew up watching this TV Western with my family. It truly is a treasure.

[@metalmogul4691]

A large part of my growing up was watching Gunsmoke. This TV show was the part of my growing up more than any other TV show or movie. James Arness and the other actors are a part of Americana and will always be a part.

[@ruthking8243]

My hubby watches Gunsmoke every night on the oldies channel. He sometimes tells me what happened on the episode. I ask him one time if he knew that was a TV show and not real life. He laughed and admitted he knew. Gunsmoke is the best show and has a super cast.

[@nitasheehan2704]

I get several hours of Gunsmoke on two channels everyday. It is the best television ever. I watched it as a kid, but now I enjoy it even more.

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@oceanadove7813]

Gunsmoke was a once in a lifetime show with a wonderful cast. God Bless all the great stars.

[@nealro1471]

Rest In Peace to the Great cast of Gunsmoke! We miss you! Thanks for all the Great Westerners of the past. Can't stomach the garbage on tv today!

[@ronnieblanton272]

Most stuff today centers around sex drugs violence,not everything,but very brazen.

[@ChiefThundermoon]

Buck Taylor has a facebook page check it out,he is often in Fort Worth Texas.

[@srsleprock3062]

I remember growing up watching it on TV in the sixties!! Back then after my chores completed I would sit in front of the TV waiting for it to come on. Of course there were other great shows/ movies back then I loved to watch, but now its not the same.

[@nealro1471]

@JOSE D. sorry to hear about your dad.

[@earlinelassiter9755]

Iwatch them every day Love them They're on Insp almost every day.

[@karensparks2509]

My dad loved Gun Smoke. His favorite weekly show. So as a child I loved it too!

[@mrdaveyjones5432]

Will never be any one as GREAT as James Arness. The Best Of the Best 🌵💥🌵💥 R I P Matt, We Miss You 🌵💥🌵💥

[@angelhelp777]

Festus was always my favorite on Gunsmoke, and my wife still watches it every day. Mr. Skinner, Your videos are always relaxing, informative and very enjoyable. God bless.

[@susanb2015]

I love Festus too. I started watching in my 30s and still love the show.

[@garymcgill3312]

I LOST INTEREST AFTER CHESTER LEFT .

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

@@garymcgill3312 me too! Festus seemed to be somewhat a klutz, a smelly hick, and had no future in his town. No wonder no real lady would be attracted to him. However, Ken appeared in a Perry Mason episode and was quite good.

[@mavloviamoreno2233]

Filter men

[@ceeceety2320]

Festus is my wifes favorite too! She talks about how he had his made up words that his character used that made him so loveable. We only just came across this channel and will be enjoying it from here on out. Can't wait to see what else we come across. Hope this reply finds you and your wife well. Gunsmoke will be on TV later this morning for several episodes as it is every weekday. It's always on in the background and sometimes I'll catch her standing in front of the TV just engrossed in it and not even realize she's not sitting down. Haha!

[@elizabethgaspodnetich4322]

I don't think we ever missed an episode. Loved this show!! I suddenly feel old for some reason.... we had the best programming in the 60's and 70's! It was another world compared to today, families actually sat down and ate at the same table, and then at the tv for their favorite show's, with actual mom's and dad's there too!!

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@treehouse9713]

I continue to start my mornings watching "Wagon Train" & then "Gunsmoke" for several hours. I'm now fully house-bound due to several failed spinal fusions. Both shows help distract me from the Pain & Boredom of Not being able to still live my life to the fullest.

[@voyaristika5673]

I know. And it isn't just nostalgia. So much really was leagues better than now. I wish my children could have had what I did.

[@keninfarinato1177]

I am watching all the reruns of this show. The acting, actors, and writers are all top-notch! What an excellent series!

[@margartmurray8818]

I love d so much but what happen to the. Indain man who work ed in the stable s i can't remember his name but he was sooo cute.

[@christopherclarke3022]

Thank you, I found it very interesting. It's nice to know that friendships were made within the cast members. Just added a little more dimension and personality to the series.

[@elpasowrangler]

Here I am watching it still today. Gunsmoke lives on.

[@billtaylor4224]

There is a reason why a show lasts 20 years. Because it was very good. I tell my children that. I tell them not to be so resistant to watching reruns of shows like this even though they were off the air before they were born. My oldest was born 4 years after Gunsmoke. These old shows were so much better than the "brain washing" shows that are on now. I call them that because they make young audiences think of what they should believe in which of course was the idea behind all programs over the years. But modern shows push young people to believe in things that are just part of the gradual erosion of values American's once had.

[@vernonshepherd746]

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[@karenmills4603]

Bill Taylor

[@amazonfirebook]

Bill Taylor well said

[@lauriedavis400]

Bill Taylor Hi Mr Taylor! I couldn't agree with you more! Just recently began watching Gunsmoke ( I was born in 1966) and I simply adore it! I've actually been seeking out programs like this bc I've found I come away with a feeling of well being and happiness instead of the disgust I feel after watching current tv shows. Just this evening I was grilling my parents for details ("why does Chester limp?" & "was Festus a drunk or a deputy" etc) bc I've only been watching for a few weeks.OMG so refreshing to watch a show where everyone isn't having sex with everyone else!! I realize things are never going to be like when I was a kid😕 (i.e. RESPECT/DISCIPLINE/HONOR/& most important IMHO: FEAR/LOVE of the LORD😇) but if only there were still some programs like this to watch maybe...MAYBE🤔...some of these crazy kids could be saved! Certainly couldn't HURT, riiiiight?!?? Well sorry to go on, your comment really hit a nerve! THANXSOMUCH FOR LISTENING!! 😉🙏🏻😬

[@patriciawhite5564]

+Laurie Davis 6

[@miriamfernandez7855]

I do watch Gunsmoke everyday, to me , Gunsmoke and Perry Mason will always be the best on TV. I cannot get enough of them. May they rest in piece and thanks for the memories.

[@poppyflower7873]

Don't forget The Rifleman.

[@janetlewis2911]

Ilove Gunsmoke I never get tired of watching . Love Miss Kitty , Doc & Festus

[@kathleengruen6027]

Thank you so much for this. I NEVER watched Gunsmoke when it was on TV. Now, at 63, I’m addicted to both the Radio and Television versions of the show! This was fascinating to me! XO

[@JohnWilliams-fj4rl]

Hi Kathleen how are you doing

[@seattlepainter]

I grew up watching "Gunsmoke" when I was a kid back in the 1960's. It was my favorite show on TV. Thanks so much for sharing this great video.

[@patalexander3702]

Mr. Jerry Skinner, you did a wonderful job here telling the story of the people that starred in the cast of Gun Smoke! You always do a outstanding job documenting your stories. Thank you for your work!

[@donaldoliver8980]

Hi Pat, How are you doing today?

[@marklowensteinmusic]

What a genuine in-depth biography of the cast of Gunsmoke. Excellent work. Gunsmoke is genuine Americana ingrained into the memories and lives of those who grew up in the Baby Boomer generation. The directors had an excellent discernment of picking the cast of Gunsmoke. Each of the actors/actresses "owned their characters" standing on their own in the series. They weren't "extras" or "side-kick" characters. Great human beings as well.

[@orlandonieves8658]

Jerry Skinner, I could listen to him all day long. His info. intensifies my love for these old shows in wich I still enjoy today.

[@charlenecrossley418]

I still love and watch Gunsmoke. I am 82 years old.

[@juanitamerritt3585]

He reports all details. Love his show.

[@Jeanette-ff6xg]

Thank for doing this. Really enjoyed watching and listening to this presentation. You did an excellent job. I loved Gunsmoke when I was young and still enjoy watching even now They were all great actors and actresses.

[@blisscick]

I loved them all! I was born the same year gunsmoke did its last episode. So i grew up watching theses wonderful people acting out there even wonderful characters. They will forever be a part of me an i am honored to have been able to watch this show growing up. Today i still watch the show every morning an evening. Will probably watch it till i die. Bringing good memories an good feelings to the heart every episode.

[@JohnWilliams-fj4rl]

Hi how are you doing

[@orlandonieves8658]

Absolutely love Gunsmoke. one of my favorite westerns.

[@Mr5083]

Aug 6 2019 Im 60 years old now ive been watching Gunsmoke as a kid and still enjoy watching , they grew up with me like family thru the years of watching

[@johnjoseph9797]

I'll be 61 next month and those were the best shows for free. Now a days, you pay an arm and a leg for cable and you get crap. Now a days you're see cowboys at the counter with cell phones. LOL

[@imabonjovigirl]

I am about to turn 60 and I watched Gunsmoke with my parents growing up. When I was a little girl, "Gunsmoke" came on every Saturday night. My mama would bake a homemade pecan pie and brew coffee while my dad would paste wax our floors and buff them out...then it was time to sit down to eat pie and watch Gunsmoke together. Good memories. It comes on here 8 times a day...and I have them set on DVR so I can watch each episode from the beginning. We watch it every night. I am still on the early season with Chester.

[@garyposthuma9607]

Yup im 62 and grew up watching them still watching them

[@marinawilliams9914]

Me too. I watched the shows with my dad.

[@helenjackman8984]

We still see it once a week, never get tired of it. WE HAVE BEEN WATCHING IT FOR YEARS.

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Helen, How are you doing?

[@melindakeith4103]

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[@cherylhawkins967]

Loved watching these shows. It’s so interesting to learn what they did in their personal lives.

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe

[@cherylstripling1454]

Loved Gunsmoke so dang much, I named my registered Doberman Ms. Kitty Mae. My son's name is Matthew. Kitty Mae was his first dog. When Ms. Kitty had pups, the name Doc Adams was already registered. So I chose the name "Doc Adams, Festus, Newly" for my new pup!

[@anncarothers4481]

Thank you for this wonderful posting. The music themes, opening and closing, and the custom written and performed music for each episode, are indicative of the care and attention of Mr. James Arness. There is no other comparable western. Cast. Crew. Sets. Music (of course). Costumes. Livestock. What's not to love. I'd be honored to sign on as chicken wrangler just to associate with this fantastic team! Unending love. RIP.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Gunsmoke ... the best Western TV show ever. 20 years of legendary episodes.

[@keithknott568]

I have been a big fan of Gunsmoke from the very first time I saw it on channel 11 back in the mid 1970's. That was back when channel 11 was an independent station when all the stations went off the air at about 12:30AM. I have watched just about every Western series there ever was on TV and Gunsmoke has always been and probably will always be my top #1 favorite Western for the rest my life. I will always be a big fan of Gunsmoke for the rest of my life. Thank you for all the memories. Keith(Mr Hillbilly)

[@johnhughes9978]

Laramie was another good show. Robert Fuller as Jess and John Smith as Slim.

[@sadieedwards-brown8122]

Watching a espisode of Gunsmoke right this very minute. It comes on again at 10pm on INSP channel and 12noon to 4pm on TV LAND.

[@scottjohnson1640]

John Hughes The Rifleman with Chuck Connors was good. Or Wagon Train with Ward Bond.

[@alanfoster6589]

Have Gun, Will Travel. Unique.

[@conniedeedrick6725]

I grew up watching Gunsmoke. Thank you for this enjoyable, informative walk down memory lane.

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Connie, How are you doing?

[@thebudkellyfiles]

Best TV show of all time, best western of all time, best cast of all time. Thanks for the excellent vid. I still watch Gunsmoke episodes and never get tired of them.

[@davidstephenson6705]

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[@lar7905]

The I/2 hour show which had not been shown for years are the best , they include Chester. The older 1 hour segment include Festus, one of my favorites.

[@iansutton3176]

What a great documentary, I grew up watching Gunsmoke and wish we could go back to those great times.

[@JohnWilliams-fj4rl]

Hi Ian how are you doing

[@LindaRath-ni5zs]

😢😢😢😢😢Gunsmoke has always been my favorite western. I always watched it with my Dad. They always found the right people to play in Gunsmoke. You could not ask for better people to play these parts

[@JamesHoyer-i8l]

Hey Linda

[@caroll1901]

Loved this background story of GUN SMOKE. Watched it every Saturday night with my Mom & Dad. Right after it came, PALLIDIN, then RIFLEMAN. Fond memories. We always had a pop and a chocolate bar to watch our 3 shows. My Mom & Dad would have loved to hear all about this cast of Gun Smoke.

[@ronaldmckissick7271]

I pray they or sitting down in a heavenly saloon laughing and talking. . You know festus is talking the most and Doc is starring at him with that look. Kitty will be by Matt . Rest In Peace.

[@colinre4569]

This is the best narration,and biography of actors in a series caught in a nutshell I've had the pleasure to watch

[@2tmacisback]

Really enjoyed it. Met Doc Adams at one of his houses in the San Fernando Valley while delivering mail for the US Post office for one summer as I was just out of the military and making some money to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CA. He was as grouchy as he was on Gun Smoke.

[@sardogies9633]

This is a wonderful video about my favorite ever TV show. When the early episodes aired, there was no gunfight in the street with Matt and the bad guy. The opening scene in the early episodes was a closeup of a right hand holding a Colt .45 type revolver, firing several times, producing lots of gun smoke. That led into Matt at Boot Hill and his words of wisdom. The gunfight opening scenes came later. I didn't see anyone eating at the Dodge House. The favorite place for the characters to eat was Delmonico's restaurant, which drew constant complaints from the characters about Delmonico's.

[@mattilangofficial]

Dear Sir, your video is one of the nicest and loveliest spoken videos ever. How much time you must have spent in all of this... It´s so sweet to know something more about my childhood-heroes.... Not forgetting to mention Star Trek, Shilo Ranch, The Waltons, Detective Rockfort, In the Streets of San Francisco and more... This was all entertainment!!!

[@darrenlytle7903]

May all the great actors in "Gunsmoke" rest in peace. What a show!

[@ernestransom891]

What a beautiful gal,mmmmm !!! Out of sight !!!!

[@marjorietrimble5710]

I love western movies like the old movies . I watch the reruns of Gun Smokes. Great movies.

[@joyjohnson466]

Yes it was❤️😀

[@donnagreen7282]

🙏 Amen

[@acenaraiki9707]

Rest in peace to all the actor's and actresses who played on GUNSMOKE.THEY MADE LIFE WORTH LIVING.THANK ALL OF YOU.Thank You for Posting.

[@virginiawolfe1562]

Loved the show and still do

[@acenaraiki9707]

@@virginiawolfe1562 ME.TOO.

[@flashy5150]

Amanda Blake was a beautiful woman. Dennis Weaver was an awesome actor too. It's amazing that we forget about some of the most unforgettable people of our times. God bless them, I had an awesome childhood.

[@paulabarnett2577]

I grew watching gunsmoke , love all the actors

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Paula, How are you doing?

[@ladyinred3494]

It's good to know other people love Gunsmoke and still watch it like I do still today in 2019. I wish they would bring back westerns.

[@JohnWilliams-fj4rl]

Hi how are you doing

[@mwmoore123]

Thank you so much for this documentary... I loved it that you would take the time to put this information together and make it possible for folks to see some of the inside stories of the lives of these actors and actresses and help make them feel even closer to my heart than when watching them for so many years. We've looked for decent shows to watch minus the blood, guts and gore that is ever-present on TV. We've always come back to Gunsmoke hoping to see its availability. Your documentary helped make the characters feel even more like family somehow.... longtime friends in a way, and it was sad to hear when they passed. Beautifully done!!! It was a treat today to watch this after the episode...

[@donnapollock]

I loved Gunsmoke. I still do. I watch it everyday. Re-run after re-run You can never get tired of this program. I was very little when it first came on the scene. I remember going to gramma's house on the weekends and making a pellet on the floor watching Gunsmoke. I loved those days and will never forget them.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Donna, i walked 1/4 mile to watch Gunsmoke when i was young and now i watch it every night. Jerry

[@samizee9489]

Ever since I was a little kid in Iraq .. One of my favorite shows was gun smoke .. Now that I am in my beloved America .. I enjoy watching gun smoke all the time.. Thank you Jerry.. Good stuff...

[@leolascott7851]

wash it

[@kaybutcher5719]

Watching Gunsmoke with my family is also one of my childhood memories. Those good memories returned when I was able to get the Gunsmoke DVD's as they began releasing them.

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello beautiful lady 💋

[@paulathompson6293]

I have enjoyed watching Gunsmoke for over 30 years. Now I'm watching the reruns.

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@carnivalwrestler]

I always loved to watch "Gunsmoke", and my favorite scenes were always such as when Festus would squint at a choice piece of ribeye that Doc was about to dig into, and Festus would say, "Are you gonna eat ALL of that steak?", etc., until he had annoyed the Doc out of his main course.

[@Jaclynboocuteiepie]

Loved it still watch it every day

[@jalinbell4794]

Red

[@marymoore864]

I was totally in love with Mat Dillion.Still watches Gunsmoke every day,and still lusting.LOL

[@themermaidstale5008]

@@marymoore864 He was a fine looking man!

[@davidhunter6150]

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[@laurabrooks8824]

There will never be another Miss Kitty. I still watch this show. Miss Kitty had True Grit. What a sad ending for an awesome lady.

[@sandracantwell4270]

Areallady.

[@peytonmarceaux8788]

@@sandracantwell4270 Coco

[@ceeceety2320]

This is Tammie Miller. I had my mom fix my hair just like Miss Kittys for my first grade picture! I loved her so much and thought she was so pretty!

[@janetlieb2507]

So sad!❤

[@earlinelassiter9755]

What happen to Kitty ,I miss it

[@debs8858]

I watched Gunsmoke with my mamaw many years ago. My husband and I watch it in 2021. Still love it!

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@downhill240]

The cast of Gunsmoke was part of my family for the entire 20 years. This was a marvelous video!

[@elizabethandersonbuford6189]

What a show. Puts me to sleep every night. Great cast.

[@orchardist6559]

Thank you for a full history of all these wonderful actors. Gunsmoke's great appeal was the fact that it did not over glamourise gun fights and the characters seemed quite amazingly natural.

[@maryjanegephart3271]

Amen , wonderful amazing story of each Castmember. So much history. I still watch all Gunsmoke Series and 7 movies & John Wayne movies.Love the Westerns and I'm almost 80. Thank you for your hard work on this.

[@glendadurall3020]

I watch Gunsmoke all the time. I grew up watching it. When I was little I watched it for the horses....now I watch it and REALLY ENJOY IT

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@tracytwomey8154]

We watch Gunsmoke everyday! We don't miss a show!

[@pamlopez1133]

😍

[@bobwilliamson9562]

My mother used to buy Ms Kitty's breakfast for her whenever she came into the town of Galt Calif where she lived until her death at an animal sanctuary. Her last husband had given her the deadly disease.

[@janalynmaroney7373]

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[@bobbystancil6790]

Really enjoyed this! Gunsmoke was my favorite western? I loved all the characters, especially James Arness!!

[@johnnybgood5384]

Appreciate the video, I’ve watched Gunsmoke when I was little kid and I’ve been watching the reruns recently.

[@randy109]

This video story of Gunsmoke was fantastic. It really made my day. I was born in 1957 and graduated High School in 1975, the year Gunsmoke had run its course. My dad was in love with all the cowboy shows like Gunsmoke and Bonanza and this show is wrapped around my entire childhood. I still love spending a rainy afternoon watching Gunsmoke reruns. You did a great job narrating and telling the story. Thanks!

[@gwendavid7258]

Me also.....born the same year graduated in 75😆...AND LOVE GUNSMOKE TILL THIS DAY.....LOVED ME SOME MATT & FESTUS 😁

[@audreywilliams534]

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[@parallaxbill2276]

Same here as well!

[@donnagreen7282]

Amen

[@troybenway4746]

Exact same here. Born in `57 and graduated in `75 and grew up watching Gunsmoke, Rifleman and the others. I met Ken Curtis once when I was a kid and and showed up in his Fetus costume and was one of the nicest people I ever met. Truly made me a bigger fan than I already was.

[@agwbcfjc2]

Another fine production, Mr. Skinner. Thank you. And may I add, for those who may not know, Ken Curtis was one of the greatest actors America ever produced, in my opinion. See the character he played in the Searchers and compare it to the character of Festus Hagan--the difference is profound. His range as an actor was extraordinary. Curtis's invention of the character of Festus Hagan is more than an actor's art and craft. The invention is closer to a metaphysical channeling of one soul to another, or one soul to the amalgam of all those men's souls who settled the west. To me, Festus Hagan is the embodiment of a type, the sum total, in one man, of all the tough, hard-bitten men who tamed and settled the west. Festus Hagan, as portrayed by Ken Curtis, is almost scary in its true-to-life, three dimensionality. I'd give a lot of money, if I had it, to know the story of how Mr. Curtis conceived and developed the persona of Festus Hagan. If I had to guess, Mr. Curtis probably knew a guy in real life who served as the model for the character of Festus. And if so, that fellow was one bad ass hombre.

[@munchie1944]

Real people

[@patrickcoyle796]

Ken Curtis was quite a character, and a good singer, follow him on UTube , he sings tumbling tumble weed ! A real classic !

[@agwbcfjc2]

@@patrickcoyle796 Thanks for the heads up, Mr. Coyle. I'll definitely look into that.

[@theonlyOGoftheOC]

I concur sir. 100%

[@ginabetz5457]

I could listen to your voice all day !!

[@jorgeroa2389]

Ken was my Cousin and I loved him. I spent many summers with him and Jack Elam. My Grandpa was best friends with them and I was a little shit.

[@williamowen5342]

i got to meet him when he was traveling with Ronald Reagan for Regan campaign ken was a awsome guy .best time my life .went and got my dad and took him where he was great memories

[@cyndyrob350]

Ken Curtis was such a great asset to the show. What a great actor and I really saw his character mature over the years. And boy could he sing.

[@cyndyrob350]

murphynapoleon Jack Elam was great. I loved him whether he was playing the good guy or the bad. He was always funny playing the good guy.

[@emilygregory7004]

Wow, that is a great story Jorge. Thank you for sharing it

[@shirleycarey3028]

Lol

[@danielhollingsworth7341]

I was truly touched by this documentary, I grew up watching Gun smoke, my favorite TV show of my life, my next favorite "Have Gun Will Travel" was on right after and my dad let me stay up 1/2 hr past my bed time so I could see it also. Those were the care free days for me and I`m sure for millions of others around my age (72). These shows were part of what made life worthwhile, ( along with horseradish and hot sauce of course) !

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Daniel, we are the same age and we have a lot in common. Thank you. Jerry

[@gwendavid7258]

Oh yes !! Richard BOONE.. PALIDON (name maybe misspelled)...but loved the man in black 😁

[@gwendavid7258]

Love the show....& I haven't reached 65 YET....😆

[@anonymousjohnson976]

I remember Steve McQueen in "Wanted - Dead or Alive", Robert Culp in "Trackdown", and Nick Adams in "The Rebel." Great shows!

[@mikesherwood7022]

Right on

[@baymaxc1647]

Enjoyed watching this program very much! Very Well Done

[@randysheppard938]

John Wayne was the ultimate cowboy, as was James Arness, but in my opinion Ken Curtis ranks right there with them as Festus Haggin. His character was honest, true to the cause, a man of his word, and always had your back no matter what the odds. Thank you Mr Skinner for posting this video.

[@danielfishbein1925]

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[@dinahharnett4202]

@And to the Republic For Which it Stands! !! And wasd

[@asafaust8869]

Chester, played by Dennis Weaver, was replaced by Festus. My Daddy loved Gunsmoke. That term, get out of Dodge is still used today. .

[@theonlyOGoftheOC]

That was beautiful. I fancied myself a true Gunsmoke aficionado, past tense. I thank you Mr. Skinner as I stand humbled by your work and the gracious tribute you gathered on these fine people.

[@karensparks2509]

My daddy loved this show. He had to watch it weekly. It reminds me of my daddy laying there saying, " my shows on" lol

[@530MAIDU]

I'll never forget growing up and having to be home to watch this, no matter where we were in the state where we lived!!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Shawneya. Jerry

[@juanitamerritt3585]

Amazing documentary. My entire family watched Gun Smoke the entire duration of the show. Great family show even today. God Bless the creator and all people involved making the Gunsmoke legion. God Bless

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@nataliebarnwell7583]

Excellent. Brought back good memories of my childhood. My grandmother and I use to watch Gunsmoke together.

[@patriciawatson4037]

I still watch Gunsmoke everyday. I have seen every episode.

[@roscoestark1092]

ii watch iit every dday too.

[@julieshepherd5989]

Love Gunsmoke, watch it every day!, may the wonderful cast rest in peace. They were awesome! 🐎🐎🐎😊🌹💖

[@donnapollock]

What a Beautiful Presentation of the cast of Gunsmoke. Those were the Days....I miss them.

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@spikey2740]

Jerry, thanks for this documentary. Gunsmoke - Saturday night 10PM CBS. There was none to compare. We seldom ever missed an episode, and loved them all. Again, thanks for sharing.

[@danielhughes4288]

I watched 'Gunlaw' and later 'Gunsmoke' through my youth in the UK. It was always my favourite programme and was, in my opinion, streets ahead of the other westerns. Still miss it whenever we talk about years that have gone by. Roy Winfield. England.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Roy. Jerry

[@theracerscafe6407]

I'm 46 years old and suffered a bad injury in a car accident. I'm still not fully recovered but I watch Gunsmoke every single day... Still haven't seen all the episodes but I've seen all the Rifleman episodes. They sure don't make em like they used to

[@WayneMona1]

Still watch Gunsmoke and Have Gun will Travel Thank You John Skinner, so well done.

[@liteskinnedbobbybrown6256]

Gunsmoke is my favorite tv western of all time!The cast & the chemistry between them was awesome!...Especially between Doc & Festus..Festus & Quint..Chester & Doc.Lol..Being American Indian & Black,i felt like the writers of this show were subtly supportive of racial equality at a time when it wasn't popular.The main characters saw everyone as men & women.Doc Adams doctored on anyone,regardless of race.Matt was always quick to notice that every indian wasn't the culprit simply because a white man said so.There was an episode involving a crooked fight promoter & 2 fighters fought to a draw.The white fighter gave the black fighter half of the money that was given to him to take a dive!!...Absolutely unheard of during that setting in the 1800s!!..The cast,writers,ahhh deserve soooo much more recognition. #gunsmokefanforever

[@sandragraham3019]

Loved being raised with Gunsmoke Series, would never miss watching it on TV, love the reruns now ♥️‼️‼️🎉

[@greggriffin3422]

Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!...Stay safe

[@dawhizinoz]

This is one of the best documentaries on KZbin. Great work!

[@thelmajoyceberry7684]

Great documentary!

[@idacooper625]

I was watching 👀 gun. Smoke every sent I was a child and still watching it expose still come on might of fact that all I watch is western

[@harmonypile2828]

Yes

[@harmonypile2828]

@@idacooper625 lol

[@harmonypile2828]

Hay

[@choclochonclo]

My favorite all time western show. Interesting facts about the stars and sad stories also. May they rest in peace.

[@candaceaustin4258]

Miss them all very much. Thank you

[@michelleholt2007]

It’s so sad the way Amanda Blake died. I remember being little and my mother telling me that she was the first known actress to die from AIDS. She beat cancer only to marry a man who gave her a deadly disease 😢😢 RIP to all. I love this show!

[@garynelson1004]

This is a model for all other presentations on KZbin. Perfectly done.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Gary, you made my day. Jerry

[@deanbarr5740]

Thanks again Mr. Skinner, for a very well done documentary. I remember watching Gunsmoke growing up. One the best shows. Thank you so much.

[@progers5019]

Amazing. I use to watch it growing up, and now I watch an episode every night before going to bed. What nostalgia. Boy those people could act. Life and TV programs (esp westerns) use to be good. That's why we watch the old programming. Stuff on TV now is mostly crap. Thanks for putting this out there and great job doing it. Loved these TV characters.

[@michaelphipps5066]

Hello Phil Florence im Michael Phipps how r u doin sir ive bn watchin all these old an new TV shows for yrs.but as time went on i moved on but i still watch the only the colored versions of Gunsmoke like i said earlier i don't know why but ive bn keepin up with my favorite TV shows for many many yrs.now i wish i hadn't but i still do i guess u could say it's a hobby of mine well that's bout it it's bn nice talkin to whoever u r f u don't mind could u email me a life-size pic.of urself at 931335-1868 so i can c who im talkin to

[@michaelphipps5066]

It's Michael Phipps again Phil I don't mean to b nosey but do u ever watch them B n W episodes of Gunsmoke an Bonanza an the Riffleman an wanted dead or alive an so on i used to but not anymore well that's bout it it's bn nice talkin to u for any comment email me at 931335-1868

[@lanaspencer8487]

I have all episodes, seasons 1 to 17. The characters are old friends just waiting for me to check into the Long Branch for a nice cold beer. I watch after work to chill out and relieve stress of the day. Always good company.

[@dianabeurman364]

Phil N Florence agree! ME TV is great

[@teresaspurlock590]

Gunsmoke was one of my most favorite western shows on tv and it was such a trip down memory lane and this show really makes me have fond memories when I was a child watching it. These shows were of real wholesome family value and viewing and were not superficial like series now.