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'Gunsmoke' Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen with a smirk on his face in a black-and-white picture. He's wearing a cowboy hat and Western clothing.

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‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Ken Curtis Lived in a Real-Life Jail With ‘Notorious Outlaws’ Long Before Playing Festus Haggen

'Gunsmoke' actor Ken Curtis lived in a real-life jail growing up, which gave him valuable experience for playing Festus Haggen.

'Stagecoach' actor John Wayne in a black-and-white portrait smiling.

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John Wayne Was ‘so Goddamn Mad’ John Ford Took Credit for His Major ‘Stagecoach’ Discovery

'Stagecoach' actor John Wayne had a major idea for the film, which John Ford took credit for. It made Wayne 'so goddamn' mad in the process.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Matt Dillon in fight scene. A black-and-white picture with Arness pointing his pistol in front of wooden door.

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MeTV Reveals Which ‘Gunsmoke’ Fight Is the ‘Roughest’ in the Show’s History

There is a wide assortment of fight sequences in 'Gunsmoke,' but here's the one that MeTV called the 'roughest' one on the show.

'Gunsmoke' Lew Brown as Sam Fraser, Dennis Weaver as Chester Goode, Bill White Jr. as Tad Fraser, and James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillon kneeled behind a bush

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‘Gunsmoke’ Fans ‘Berated’ the Guest Star With 1 of the Most Appearances for Playing the Bad Guy Too Well

A 'Gunsmoke' guest star was so convincing that the Western show's fans 'berated' him on the street for the characters that he played.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon and Dennis Weaver as Chester Goode. Weaveris looking up at Arness, who is giving a serious look to the camera.

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‘Gunsmoke’ Had 1 ‘Naughty’ Word No One Could Say on Set Without Putting a Nickel in the Jar

CBS had a 'naughty' word that they didn't want anybody calling 'Gunsmoke,' so they made anybody who said it on the set pay up a nickel.

'Gunsmoke' actor James Arness as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in a jacket with a slight smile on his face

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‘Gunsmoke’: How James Arness’ Peace Was ‘Fractured’ by Matt Dillon Fans

Actor James Arness became a household name thanks to his performance as Matt Dillon in 'Gunsmoke,' but one instance with fans 'fractured' his idea of peace.

'Gunsmoke' actor Amanda Blake smiling, wearing a black transparent top

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The Unusual Way ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Amanda Blake Chose Her Stage Name

'Gunsmoke' actor Amanda Blake had her reasons for creating a stage name, but she found it in a truly strange way.

'The Whale' Brendan Fraser with a slight smile on his face, wearing a suit in front of a step and repeat

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‘The Whale’: Brendan Fraser Didn’t Feel ‘Qualified’ to Learn 1 Heartbreaking Reality During His Research for the Role

Actor Brendan Fraser listened to heartbreaking stories to prepare for 'The Whale' that he didn't feel entirely 'qualified' listening to.

'Gunsmoke' Ken Curtis as Festus and Dennis Weaver as Chester. Curtis is standing next to his horse, holding onto the reins. Weaver is leaning his face against his fist, looking at the camera.

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‘Gunsmoke’: Ken Curtis Explained Why Festus Was Always a Better Character Than Chester

Festus Haggen actor Ken Curtis was once worried about replacing 'Gunsmoke' actor Dennis Weaver's Chester Goode, but soon realized why Festus was better.

'Red River' John Wayne as Thomas Dunson, Montgomery Clift as Matthew Garth and Walter Brennan as Groot Nadine in a black-and-white picture. Brennan is pointing at Wayne, while Clift is staring at them from behind.

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‘Red River’: John Wayne Refused to Ever Let His Character ‘Cringe’

'Red River' actor John Wayne understood what the audience wanted in his character, so he refused to let Howard Hawks convince him to 'cringe' in the film.

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Brendan Fraser Had an Emotional Response for How His Family Helped Him Prepare for ‘The Whale’

Actor Brendan Fraser explained how his family had a huge part to play in how he got through the heavy emotions of 'The Whale.'

'The Long Voyage Home' John Wayne and Mildred Natwick. Natwick is holding a basket of fruit with her face against Wayne's face.

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John Wayne Was Terrified His Swedish Accent in ‘The Long Voyage Home’ Would Make Audiences Laugh at Him

Movie star John Wayne didn't want to use a Swedish accent in 'The Long Voyage Home' in fear of the audience potentially laughing at him for it.

'Violent Night' Alexis Louder as Linda and David Harbour as Santa Claus. Linda is holding a gun and Santa is holding a sledgehammer. He's all beat up standing in front of a Christmas tree.

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‘Violent Night’: David Harbour Revealed 1 ‘Sacred’ Santa Claus Item They Refused to Let Him Use

Actor David Harbour wanted to bring the full 'sacred' Santa Claus look to 'Violent Night,' but he was told that he couldn't incorporate 1 crucial element.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon kneeling down in the dirt looking over his shoulder

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‘Gunsmoke’ Creator Explained Why James Arness’ Matt Dillon Remained a Hero After His Failures

James Arness' U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon didn't always succeed, but 'Gunsmoke' always kept him a hero in various ways that kept audiences coming back for more.

'Devotion' Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Tom Hudner (Glen Powell). Majors is sitting in the jet, while Powell is leaning against the glass shield, talking to him.

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Glen Powell Charmingly Critiqued His Mom’s Acting Abilities in ‘Devotion’

'Top Gun: Maverick' actor Glen Powell starred in 'Devotion' along with his mom, and he had some critiques to share about her performance.

'Women Talking' Michelle McLeod stars as Mejal, Sheila McCarthy as Greta, Liv McNeil as Neitje, Jessie Buckley as Mariche, Claire Foy as Salome, Kate Hallett as Autje, Rooney Mara as Ona and Judith Ivey as Agata in a barn sitting around haystacks looking surprised

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‘Women Talking’ Movie Review: Sarah Polley’s Soul-Stirring Acting Ensemble

Sarah Polley's 'Women Talking' is a mesmerizing piece of social commentary that digs under the skin thanks to powerful performances by Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, and Ben Whishaw.

'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Kate Hudson as Birdie, Leslie Odom Jr. as Lionel and Kathryn Hahn as Claire looking at the cell phone Lionel is holding in shock.

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Kate Hudson Rolled Kathryn Hahn Around on a Dessert Tray at Drunken ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ COVID-19 Bonding Party

The cast of 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' needed to blow off some steam, which ended up in Kate Hudson rolling Kathryn Hahn around on a dessert tray.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, Burt Reynolds as Quint Asper, Ken Curtis as Deputy Festus Haggen, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell and Milburn Stone as Galen Doc Adams standing on a dirt road, looking toward the camera in their character costumes

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‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Ken Curtis Lived in a Real-Life Jail With ‘Notorious Outlaws’ Long Before Playing Festus Haggen

John Wayne Was ‘so Goddamn Mad’ John Ford Took Credit for His Major ‘Stagecoach’ Discovery

MeTV Reveals Which ‘Gunsmoke’ Fight Is the ‘Roughest’ in the Show’s History

‘Gunsmoke’ Fans ‘Berated’ the Guest Star With 1 of the Most Appearances for Playing the Bad Guy Too Well

‘Gunsmoke’ Had 1 ‘Naughty’ Word No One Could Say on Set Without Putting a Nickel in the Jar

‘Gunsmoke’: How James Arness’ Peace Was ‘Fractured’ by Matt Dillon Fans

The Unusual Way ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Amanda Blake Chose Her Stage Name

‘The Whale’: Brendan Fraser Didn’t Feel ‘Qualified’ to Learn 1 Heartbreaking Reality During His Research for the Role

‘Gunsmoke’: Ken Curtis Explained Why Festus Was Always a Better Character Than Chester

‘Red River’: John Wayne Refused to Ever Let His Character ‘Cringe’

Brendan Fraser Had an Emotional Response for How His Family Helped Him Prepare for ‘The Whale’

John Wayne Was Terrified His Swedish Accent in ‘The Long Voyage Home’ Would Make Audiences Laugh at Him

‘Violent Night’: David Harbour Revealed 1 ‘Sacred’ Santa Claus Item They Refused to Let Him Use

‘Gunsmoke’ Creator Explained Why James Arness’ Matt Dillon Remained a Hero After His Failures

Glen Powell Charmingly Critiqued His Mom’s Acting Abilities in ‘Devotion’

‘Women Talking’ Movie Review: Sarah Polley’s Soul-Stirring Acting Ensemble

Kate Hudson Rolled Kathryn Hahn Around on a Dessert Tray at Drunken ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ COVID-19 Bonding Party

1 ‘Gunsmoke’ Expense Cost More Than Feature Films ‘by Far’

‘The Kingdom Exodus’: Ogier the Dane Statue and Engraving Explained

James Arness Compared Working on ‘Gunsmoke’ to Fighting on the Front Lines in World War II