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Occasional television guest star John Wayne, along with children Patrick, Melinda, Toni, and Michael. Patrick and Melinda are leaning on their father, while the other two are at the desk and on the floor.

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John Wayne Explained the ‘Worst’ Part of Television When It Came to Raising a Family

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne emphasized how much he enjoyed family time and how much he was frustrated by television taking away from it.

'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Ross Butler as Super Hero Eugene, Adam Brody as Super Hero Freddy, Grace Caroline Currey as Super Hero Mary, Zachary Levi as Shazam, Meagan Good as Super Hero Darla, and D.J. Cotrona as Super Hero Pedro standing side-to-side on a bridge.

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‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Movie Review: Light-Hearted Sequel Lands Standard Superhero Fare

'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' is an entertaining, albeit clunky sequel that tries to capture the magic of its predecessor.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon shooting a pistol.

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5 Best ‘Gunsmoke’ Season 2 Episodes, According to IMDb

Here's a look at all 5 of the best 'Gunsmoke' episodes from season 2, according to longtime viewers on IMDb.

'Evil Dead II' Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams looking into the camera with his mouth open, and blood on his face.

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‘Evil Dead’ Movies Ranked, According to Letterboxd

The 'Evil Dead' movies changed the horror genre forever. Here's a look at how Letterboxd users ranked each of the installments.

'Hell's Kitchen' Season 12 Jason Zepaltas, Gordon Ramsay, and Scott Commings picking final brigade standing behind a desk. Scott holding his hand out, pointing.

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‘Hell’s Kitchen’: Getting the First Pick in the Final Brigade Statistically Doesn’t Matter

'Hell's Kitchen' finalists get the chance to compete for who gets to select the first member of their final brigade first, but how much does it actually impact them winning?

'John Wick: Chapter 4' Keanu Reeves as John Wick standing in front of neon red lighting.

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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Movie Review: Keanu Reeves Takes High-Octane Action to Another Level

Chad Stahelski's 'John Wick: Chapter 4' is a rip-roaring good time at the movies, employing some of the most ambitious stuntwork the franchise has seen so far.

John Wayne, who was a fan of Winston Churchill. He's standing in a suit with his hands crossed in front of a blue background.

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Why John Wayne Once Called Winston Churchill the ‘Most Terrific Fella of Our Century’

'True Grit' actor John Wayne referred to Winston Churchill as the 'most terrific fella of our century' with a quote to explain why.

'Inside' Willem Dafoe as Nemo sitting at a glass table with his hand wrapped in a white cloth, looking sweaty and upset.

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‘Inside’ Movie Review: Willem Dafoe Gets Trapped in a Stuffy Thriller

Vasilis Katsoupis' 'Inside' is a single-location thriller that relies on Willem Dafoe's dependable talents, but the storytelling lacks a much-needed edge.

Ginger Rogers and 'The Philadelphia Story' actor Jimmy Stewart holding their Oscar statuettes in a black-and-white picture, smiling.

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‘The Philadelphia Story’: Jimmy Stewart’s Oscar Statuette Had 1 Major Flaw

'The Philadelphia Story' actor Jimmy Stewart won an Oscar for his marvelous performance, but there's a major flaw on his statuette.

'Gunsmoke' episodes James Arness as Matt Dillon looking at the camera in a black-and-white picture, wearing a Western costume.

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5 Best ‘Gunsmoke’ Season 1 Episodes, According to IMDb

Here's a look at how longtime 'Gunsmoke' fans rated their top 5 favorite episodes from the first season on IMDb.

'10 Cloverfield Lane' Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Michelle looking terrified with her back against a wall, holding onto a blanket.

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’10 Cloverfield Lane’ Made the Smartest Franchise Decision in 2016

Dan Trachtenberg's '10 Cloverfield Lane' made one of the smartest decisions going in a new direction in this non-sequel within the franchise.

'True Grit' John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn, with iconic quotes. He's on a horse, holding its reins in his mouth, while holding guns in his hands.

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John Wayne: 6 Most Iconic Rooster Cogburn Quotes From ‘True Grit’

Henry Hathaway's 'True Grit' hit theaters in 1969, where John Wayne delivered these 6 iconic quotes playing the tough Rooster Cogburn.

John Wayne, who had an iconic walk sitting at a table in a club wearing a suit.

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John Wayne Didn’t Understand Why His Walk Gave Him Sex Appeal

'Sands of Iwo Jima' actor John Wayne once admitted that he didn't understand how he had a different walk from anybody else.

'Gunsmoke' episode James Arness as Matt Dillon leaning against a wooden beam, wearing a marshal costume.

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‘Gunsmoke’ Season 1 Episode 26 Was Actually the First Episode Ever Filmed, Featuring a Very Different Dodge City Set

The first-ever shot 'Gunsmoke' episode was moved to the 26th episode, showcasing a very different Dodge City than audiences became accustomed to.

John Wayne, who wasn't a fan of weed. He's smoking a cigarette, while wearing a costume.

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John Wayne Once Recalled His Experience Trying Weed and Opium

'Rio Bravo' actor John Wayne once talked about his past experiences on weed and opium, as well as his opinions on them.

John Wayne, who died from cancer. He's wearing a tux, looking to the side.

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John Wayne Revealed the Time in His Life When He Encountered His ‘Biggest Fear’ With Cancer

Actor John Wayne had cancer twice, but there was a specific situation that turned his 'biggest fear' into a reality.

John Wayne movie 'Circus World' wearing a white cowboy hat with a slight smile on his face.

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John Wayne Threatened to Fire His Agent After Sending Him 1 Oscar-Winning Movie Script

An Oscar-winning film script was sent to movie star John Wayne, but he hated it so much that he threatened to fire his agent over it.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Matt Dillon wearing a cowboy hat with a wanted poster faded in the background.

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‘Gunsmoke’: Matt Dillon Hunted a Dangerous Real-Life Stagecoach Robber in 1 Episode

An early episode of CBS' 'Gunsmoke' featured a real-life stagecoach robber's wanted poster in U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon's office that grounded Dodge City in the real world.

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John Wayne Revealed the Only ‘Cautious’ Movie Role He Ever Played

'True Grit' actor John Wayne typically avoided movie roles that he considered to be 'mean' or 'petty,' but there was 1 that he accepted that he called 'cautious.'

John Wayne image of him lighting his cigarette with another one, looking at the camera in a portrait.

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John Wayne Once Said What Image He Wanted to Be for You

Actor John Wayne had an image associated closely with Western and war movies, but he had a specific way that he wanted the world to see him.