James Arness said in an interview that he watched Gunsmoke on his TV every day religiously. I bet watching not only made him feel younger but also triggered many a good memory of friends on the set of 'Gunsmoke'....
Love Gunsmoke and still watch today every chance I get. Matt had a kindness inside that toughness and used it sparingly. No one could have played that part but James Arness
What a sheriff he was! The best judge of character and a keeper of the honest law. He was a mountain of a man and dearly loved by so many. I still watch Gunsmoke and enjoy it today.
I watched Gunsmoke as a child. I pretended I was riding next to Marshall Dillon with my trusty stick horse. I'm 71 now, I enjoy my childhood dreams watching Gunsmoke every day. Those people were my heroes!!
I grew up watching the old westerns but Matt Dillion was my fav. I save 1-1/2 hours every weekday to see the old reruns. Great show, great man, great cast!
RIP James Arness, prayers for comfort to his family and loved ones. Thanks for sharing him with us.Thanks for posting this. I miss the days when a family could watch a show that appealed to all ages and was fit for the whole family to watch together. Once upon a time children grew up seeing good role models on the TV.
I grew up watching Gunsmoke, I've always loved cowboys ! I'm 70 now, but still watch Gunsmoke on TVland & here (youtube.) Thanks..to whomever uploads these Gunsmoke episodes. Anyone & everyone who created Gunsmoke, a grand, big "Thank You !" Loved marshall Dillon & all its charcters. They were like my family, I know it may sound silly to some of you. But to a lonely 10 yr old girl.....pretending was a way to escape the horrible present. I couldn't wait, every Saturday night @ 8pm, I was eager to watch Gunsmoke, Marshall Dillon, Chester, Kitty,Doc, & Quint,Sam, Louie & later Festus,Newly, Thad,etc loved them all.I miss Matt !! RIP!
Ally Dove Hello and sincere greetings Miss Alley Dove,thank you for your comment and contribution here, ..your addition and inclusion of your comment is very goodly.And touching. And more.i respect you for it. Very worthy and worthwhile. Thank you for the class,and again,for your contribution. It's most very touching,indeed.Worthwhile and very touching comment! I especially appreciate and entirely relate to wanting and needing, to escape reality for a while.What haven't we endured?- you know? ugh. This life.As children, now adults,...i just hurt,ache,and am in constant pain.life. The physical is immaterial,...but rather or experiences and hearts. sorry for rambling.,if I am to you. Gunsmoke brings back SO MUCH!,that is real!Thank you.Very,verymuch.
I can't even count how many episodes I watched of "Gunsmoke," as a child and teenager. Jim Arness was indestructible, a television legend, and my hero. RIP, Marshall.
Within the past few months, I started getting into watching the old episodes of Gunsmoke. The TV Land channel on cable runs episodes every weekday afternoon. I was only 3 years old when the show went off the air, so I'm discovering those classic Western shows for the first time. I'm really getting into it and enjoying them. I think it's safe to say nobody could've played the role of Matt Dillon quite like James did. R.I.P. James, and a huge thanks to TV Land for keeping Gunsmoke alive and well for future generations.
I started listening to Gunsmoke on the radio sitting on my Dad's lap at a time when a radio stood 4 feet tall and took up a corner of a room. Later, when the show became televised I thrived on the episodes so much so that even today I watch an episode or 2 every night before I go to sleep. For some reason the world was a better place when this show was first produced and the family of characters is comforting to me to spend time with each evening........My Best to ALL of our friends here who feel the same way......God Bless You All~!
Yes, the world was a better place then. I can't believe what is happening now in this country. No love or pride for country and tv has sunk to an all time low in morals.
@@JohnnyLiberty1776 Yes, it has. Used to go to see a movie every Friday Night. No longer have any interest in seeing today's releases. TCM is my "go to" channel when it comes to films and I especially like the 40s and 50s fare. Then there are the westerns. Favorite westerns are typically those that most people my age like: Shane, Liberty Valance, The Searchers and Big Country......Any of the EARLY John Wayne Films before things like McLIntock, Big Jake or Cowboys. Also big fan of Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, James Stewart, Glenn Ford, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum and Lee Marvin.
We who love great stories made by great actors often feel an awful loss when they die and are gone from us...such it was for me hearing of Jim Arness passing away. I saw the 1st show of Gunsmoke when 11 yr old, am now 69 and I am so grateful for the one(s) responsible for giving us these on TH-cam! Matt Dillon, Kitty and Doc..all of the rest in Gunsmoke over the 20 plus years will last forever. Man oh Man, he and that show was the best...great stories, such character driven excellency. Thanks!!
James reminds me so much of my late father...my dad was a cop, he was a big dude, they were born 2 years apart and both served in WW2. RIP James and dad!
Salute to Mr. James Aurness, a Veteran , 3D Division US ARMY, of the Second World War at Anzio Beach, Italian Campaign and a Great Actor for the American People and Others spanning the Globe! HAND SALUTE SIR!!!
I watch these old b/w shows, whenever I get the chance. Still a lot to see to fill my time, before I go to rest with the actors, till the Lord comes. They have come and gone, leaving something behind, for us to enjoy. Thxs.
+Giacomo Ferrario :: Whaw, he must a big man if you see him standing with others. I like the Western vids better than other vids. of crime. I love the witty mannerism once they get going. Sadly, all swallowed up by time. There are still so many to watch; Bonanza etc. etc. Missed watching them when I was still working. Thxs to Tube I can watch them as I please.
Giacomo Ferrario:: Hey. that's something I did not know about Arness, being wounded in war. He's a big man and the Germans "hit" his "foot" ? Very "bad" shooting, just as well. Thxs for the info. I've seen the clip of Wayne promoting the show. They were both big men, I thought. Sadly, no more good "country" movies. My TV has not been turned on for 9 yrs. Watched it 3 x times when I first bought it, so it's still new. It's an Old, yet New TV. It will stay new after 200 yrs. You reckon I'd still be around ? Methuselah reached 969 years.
I was very fortunate to have met James Arness his wife and son back in the 70s when him and his family were having lunch at the Bright Angel in Grand Canyon national park. I think he was a great actor and will be missed. As far as I'm concerned Gunsmoke was the best show, and I still watch the re-runs. R.I.P. James Arness you are gone but not forgotten.😢
No one in the house was allowed to speak while my dad watched Gunsmoke! We could only speak during commercials and even then it had better be good! RIP J.A.!
John Johnston So far they've only been chosen to be thrown out of every land they've squatted in throughout the centuries and be persecuted for the same crimes they are committing today. History always repeats itself. Those thieving con artist bastards will never learn
Only if you were a WASP (White Anglo Saxon Protestant) and male. Which I am. But, with the benefit hindsight, I can see that if you weren't fortunate enough to be born a WASP you were faced with discrimination to varying degrees. But of course you can't lay blame on us WASP's for that. It was just an historical "fact of life". We were brought up that way and thought it was just the natural order of things. As kids we were just not aware that it could be any other way. Another thing most of us were not really aware of was the ever present danger of nuclear holocaust. To most kids it just didn't register on the "things to worry about" list. Which was probably a good thing.
I was a little boy in the 1950's, born in New York City, and I wasn't a WASP, I was Irish Catholic, and I never had a problem with kids that were Protestant. In fact, I married a Protestant. She was Methodist and we got along great. People like James Cagney, Jackie Gleason, etc. made all that anti-Catholic crap from the previous century disappear by the 1950's. Even John F. Kennedy managed to get elected president in 1960 without being a WASP.
Thank you for posting this biography of one of my all time favorites! I watch Gunsmokealmost everyday, from black and white to color, and they're all so fine!I'm glad he lived so long and prospered. I read one of his auto-biographies and enjoyed it very much as I did your video! God Bless Him and the whole cast!KEN
John Wayne , Clint Eastwood , & James Arness they were my heroes a growing up ! I still watch the reruns of the westerns they stared in ! I'm now going on 57 ! Among some other westerns with other actors !
It is the 60th anniversary since gunsmoke first appeared on tv.. Thanks Mr. Dillon for entertaining us for so many years.You are greatly missed. Still enjoy watching who I consider the best cowboy ever. Rest in peace Mr. Arness.
So happy I was born on May 26th James Arness and John Wayne Birthdays. Grew up a little girl watching my 2 heroes. Love them both and always will. GunSmoke was my favorite show still watch it with my grandchildren. Thank you for sharing all theses beautiful memories and God Bless 🙏🏽 GunSmoke forever
When John Wayne was originally offered the part of Marshall Dillon on Gunsmoke he deferred to his friend James Arness. According to Wayne, "James Arness is the perfect man for this cast." Boy, the Duke sure nailed that one.
James Arness is A Great, Superb Actor!!! The Western Television Series Gunsmoke, Was,And Always Will Be, The Best Western Television Series Ever!!!! I Salute And Honor You, James Arness!!!! Also, Had A Great Cast Of Actors As Well!!!!
R. I. P. James Arness. You will always be loved, and missed. Gunsmoke was the best western ever. I remember when I was real little, I always said: "I want to watch Matt Dillon". I never would call it Gunsmoke.
Thanks for posting this. I miss the days when a family could watch a show that appealed to all ages and was fit for the whole family to watch together. Once upon a time children grew up seeing good role models on the TV.
His grand children and great grand children sure have great videos they can watch of their grandfather,,, just think, if they want to see grandpa, they just pop in gun smoke and watch him smoke the bad guys and save the day... awesome... I am only 42, but I use to watch reruns all my childhood, I do sorta remember dad watching in 1975 when I was 3, and I would sit on his lap, but after 1975 when it went off air,, I watched the reruns everytime I could... there will never be shows like this again, how unfortunate for every generation after us..... this crap that comes on TV now is pathetic.... I buy all the old series on DVD when I can and watch and remember old times.....
+Jefferson Davis Yes very touching program right from the get go, we felt the same thing down under in New Zealand they also touched our hearts JD I totally agree with your comment.
Mr. James Arness taught me many lessons through his portrayal of Marshall Dillon. May he find peace and rest. May he find satisfaction and comfort knowing he touched so many lives.
Gunsmoke is my favorite western. James Arness is brilliant as U. S. Marshall Matt Dillon. One of my favorite episodes is the two partner "Island in the desert ".How that episode did not win an Emmy is beyond me. Television at it's absolute finest. Ken Curtis and Strother Martin in some of the best acting I have ever seen.
I totally agree with you, that episode with Strother Martin & Festus, out in the middle of nowhere, headed for Tenstrike (I think that was the name of the town) was superb, even the villain ( I think his real name was William Watson?) was good! Strother has always been one of my favorite character actors!
One of my favorite actors of all time❤❤❤Matt Dillon rocked rest in peace James arness 89 years on this earth amazing ❤❤❤now you play Matt Dillon in heaven rest in peace one of the best actors of all time❤❤❤
I watched Gunsmoke every week growing up, and then worked with Dennis Weaver (Chester) for a year and tho' I never met James, I felt like I knew him through Dennis. I miss them both.
Unlike so many public figures he was in real life made of the stuff as his TV character. He was hit (I believe) at Anzio and spent months in hospital recovering from his wounds. You might notice him limping as it caused him pain later on.
In 1983, I named my son Matt after Mr. Dillon. In 1985, I was in California as I was invited to play the Riviera Country Club. After the completion of my round, I was heading back to my hotel and stopped at a gas station in Brentwood. I happened to meet Mr. Arness there. I told him that story and his smile of appreciation was so genuine that I will never forget it.
World War II veteran, he was discovered by John Wayne who gave him many roles in Wayne's films in the late 40's. Played the title character in The Thing. Was cast as Matt Dillon on John Wayne's suggestion. Wayne was offered to role first but said to give it to Arness and the rest was history!
I watch Gunsmoke every day. It's on almost all day on different channels. I've decided that what America needs is a few hundred thousand Matt Dillons to straighten shit out around here.
I watched Gunsmoke as a young kid with my family. We were all huge fans. My favorites were the 30 minute episodes with Dennis Weaver as "Chester Goode". I'm retired now so I DVR those episodes every weekday on METV.
Even as a kid it always appeared that "Doc" was a pain in the ass and took away from the show. It seemed there were many other actors who could have contributed more. We sure never missed the show though! Thanks for the video!
Poor man! They made his eye brows so unnaturally dark as well as his hair most of the time. He is one of my very favourite actors. I watch his Gunsmoke show EACH and every day. Thank you!
Gunsmoke was an awesome western show, The entire cast was magnificent, Matt Dillon played by James Arness was one of the ALL-TIME greatest characters in TV history, Though my favorite was Doc Adams played by Milburn Stone, But they were all great, Gunsmoke may have been the greatest show ever, 20 years on the air, That says something!
Outstanding video,performane,music just perfect,very very good tribute.Thank you very much for your hard work,contribution,and for posting ! A very,very good job well done! Thank you very much ,indeed!
hey kids you want a real man to emulate, this man will do,he was something special,to everyone who knew him and respected him,this alone makes his life a total success ,rip james arness,be merciful lord
I was 8 years old when the 2 part episode "The River" aired. I fondly remember wishing I could ride the river with Marshall Matt Dillon. That truly was the golden age of television. I have an autographed photo of James Arness and the only thing I value more than that is the Bible my mother gave to me. R.I.P. Jim Arness. You left the world a better place.
Sheer bliss was gunsmoke and big James as Marshall Matt Dillon,i still watch them today on the cbs and tcm channells ,a true hero of the wild west,i just loved the lovely Amanda Blake Miss Kitty,they dont make them like that anymore,may both James and Amanda rest in peace xx
No other western compares to "Gunsmoke"thanks for such wonderful memories that we all can share.
Big valley was good to
I'm 40 years old just started watching gunsmoke. It's great.
RIP James! Gunsmoke will always be the best TV Western ever!
Simply the best
James Arness said in an interview that he watched Gunsmoke on his TV every day religiously. I bet watching not only made him feel younger but also triggered many a good memory of friends on the set of 'Gunsmoke'....
Love Gunsmoke and still watch today every chance I get. Matt had a kindness inside that toughness and used it sparingly. No one could have played that part but James Arness
What a sheriff he was! The best judge of character and a keeper of the honest law. He was a mountain of a man and dearly loved by so many. I still watch Gunsmoke and enjoy it today.
Sorry, but he was a United States Marshall..
Not a "sheriff." He was a United States Marshall. (A federal officer, not merely a locally elected law officer.)
I love James Arness and watch Gunsmoke all the time. Iove the entire cast. They are very special to me. Best Western ever.
I watched Gunsmoke as a child. I pretended I was riding next to Marshall Dillon with my trusty stick horse. I'm 71 now, I enjoy my childhood dreams watching Gunsmoke every day. Those people were my heroes!!
I grew up watching the old westerns but Matt Dillion was my fav. I save 1-1/2 hours every weekday to see the old reruns. Great show, great man, great cast!
Watch it every night. My favorite show.
Yep me too
My Aunt Jean recently died and she was a loyal Gunsmoke fan. I still watch everyday, we both loved Matt Dillion.
He was a mountain of a man with a good heart and sense of humor.
I love watching Gunsmoke, best western tv show of all time.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@@peterwhelan8616 you have that right!
RIP James Arness, prayers for comfort to his family and loved ones. Thanks for sharing him with us.Thanks for posting this. I miss the days when a family could watch a show that appealed to all ages and was fit for the whole family to watch together. Once upon a time children grew up seeing good role models on the TV.
I grew up watching Gunsmoke, I've always loved cowboys ! I'm 70 now, but still watch Gunsmoke on TVland & here (youtube.) Thanks..to whomever uploads these Gunsmoke episodes. Anyone & everyone who created Gunsmoke, a grand, big "Thank You !" Loved marshall Dillon & all its charcters. They were like my family, I know it may sound silly to some of you. But to a lonely 10 yr old girl.....pretending was a way to escape the horrible present. I couldn't wait, every Saturday night @ 8pm, I was eager to watch Gunsmoke, Marshall Dillon, Chester, Kitty,Doc, & Quint,Sam, Louie & later Festus,Newly, Thad,etc loved them all.I miss Matt !! RIP!
Ally Dove Hello and sincere greetings Miss Alley Dove,thank you for your comment and contribution here, ..your addition and inclusion of your comment is very goodly.And touching. And more.i respect you for it. Very worthy and worthwhile. Thank you for the class,and again,for your contribution. It's most very touching,indeed.Worthwhile and very touching comment! I especially appreciate and entirely relate to wanting and needing, to escape reality for a while.What haven't we endured?- you know? ugh. This life.As children, now adults,...i just hurt,ache,and am in constant pain.life. The physical is immaterial,...but rather or experiences and hearts. sorry for rambling.,if I am to you. Gunsmoke brings back SO MUCH!,that is real!Thank you.Very,verymuch.
God rest your beautiful soul, James Arness. The world is an emptier place without you.
Nothing compared to Gunsmoke. Best show of all times
Drama #1 Gunsmoke / Comedy #1 Andy Griffith Show. The 2 best shows of all time.
Best western actor ever
@@donaldkinder6716 After him Chuck Conners and James Garner.
@@kendallrivers1119 James Garner!!!!!!!
Great Tribute to a good man. He will never be forgotten for those of us who loved Gunsmoke.....Thank you
I can't even count how many episodes I watched of "Gunsmoke," as a child and teenager. Jim Arness was indestructible, a television legend, and my hero. RIP, Marshall.
+Giacomo Ferrario
As much as I loved Ken Curtis as "Festus," Dennis Weaver as "Chester" was a tough act to follow.
Nothing but a class act. One of the true good men that we all will miss.
Amen
Double Amen
Yes sir. A true western hero.
Within the past few months, I started getting into watching the old episodes of Gunsmoke. The TV Land channel on cable runs episodes every weekday afternoon. I was only 3 years old when the show went off the air, so I'm discovering those classic Western shows for the first time. I'm really getting into it and enjoying them. I think it's safe to say nobody could've played the role of Matt Dillon quite like James did. R.I.P. James, and a huge thanks to TV Land for keeping Gunsmoke alive and well for future generations.
James Arness and the entire cast of Gunsmoke are legendary, Greatest program of all time.
Love James and Gunsmoke. I watch it everyday and night on INSP watching it now.
I started listening to Gunsmoke on the radio sitting on my Dad's lap at a time when a radio stood 4 feet tall and took up a corner of a room. Later, when the show became televised I thrived on the episodes so much so that even today I watch an episode or 2 every night before I go to sleep. For some reason the world was a better place when this show was first produced and the family of characters is comforting to me to spend time with each evening........My Best to ALL of our friends here who feel the same way......God Bless You All~!
Yes, the world was a better place then. I can't believe what is happening now in this country. No love or pride for country and tv has sunk to an all time low in morals.
@@JohnnyLiberty1776 Yes, it has. Used to go to see a movie every Friday Night. No longer have any interest in seeing today's releases. TCM is my "go to" channel when it comes to films and I especially like the 40s and 50s fare. Then there are the westerns. Favorite westerns are typically those that most people my age like: Shane, Liberty Valance, The Searchers and Big Country......Any of the EARLY John Wayne Films before things like McLIntock, Big Jake or Cowboys. Also big fan of Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, James Stewart, Glenn Ford, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum and Lee Marvin.
I still watch the old Gunsmoke replays on TV.. Can't get enough .
We who love great stories made by great actors often feel an awful loss when they die and are gone from us...such it was for me hearing of Jim Arness passing away. I saw the 1st show of Gunsmoke when 11 yr old, am now 69 and I am so grateful for the one(s) responsible for giving us these on TH-cam! Matt Dillon, Kitty and Doc..all of the rest in Gunsmoke over the 20 plus years will last forever. Man oh Man, he and that show was the best...great stories, such character driven excellency. Thanks!!
I watch Gunsmoke everyday. I loved the cast, but Matt Dillon was my favorite!
James reminds me so much of my late father...my dad was a cop, he was a big dude, they were born 2 years apart and both served in WW2. RIP James and dad!
Salute to Mr. James Aurness, a Veteran , 3D Division US ARMY, of the Second World War at Anzio Beach, Italian Campaign and a Great Actor for the American People and Others spanning the Globe! HAND SALUTE SIR!!!
And at 6' 7" he was the right choice for "The Thing From Another World".
I watch these old b/w shows, whenever I get the chance. Still a lot to see to fill my time, before I go to rest with the actors, till the Lord comes. They have come and gone, leaving something behind, for us to enjoy. Thxs.
+Giacomo Ferrario :: Whaw, he must a big man if you see him standing with others. I like the Western vids better than other vids. of crime. I love the witty mannerism once they get going. Sadly, all swallowed up by time. There are still so many to watch; Bonanza etc. etc. Missed watching them when I was still working. Thxs to Tube I can watch them as I please.
Giacomo Ferrario:: Hey. that's something I did not know about Arness, being wounded in war. He's a big man and the Germans "hit" his "foot" ? Very "bad" shooting, just as well. Thxs for the info. I've seen the clip of Wayne promoting the show. They were both big men, I thought. Sadly, no more good "country" movies. My TV has not been turned on for 9 yrs. Watched it 3 x times when I first bought it, so it's still new. It's an Old, yet New TV. It will stay new after 200 yrs. You reckon I'd still be around ? Methuselah reached 969 years.
Nicely done! Thanks for this great tribute.
Watching S7, E18. Old Dan, right now. Got into gunsmoke in 2012 and havent looked back! Love the B&W episodes the best!
Thanks so much for the beautiful tribute to James Arness 💕Rest In Peace 🙏All of us fans miss you💕
I was very fortunate to have met James Arness his wife and son back in the 70s when him and his family were having lunch at the Bright Angel in Grand Canyon national park. I think he was a great actor and will be missed. As far as I'm concerned Gunsmoke was the best show, and I still watch the re-runs. R.I.P. James Arness you are gone but not forgotten.😢
No one in the house was allowed to speak while my dad watched Gunsmoke! We could only speak during commercials and even then it had better be good! RIP J.A.!
I too, watched Gunsmoke, everyday. I njoy all the characters. Fine group they were.
The 50,s were the best times in America. Thanks to all the people that made the feels good tv shows of those times. Wish I had a time machine.
+george fish yes the chosen people
John Johnston So far they've only been chosen to be thrown out of every land they've squatted in throughout the centuries and be persecuted for the same crimes they are committing today. History always repeats itself. Those thieving con artist bastards will never learn
Only if you were a WASP (White Anglo Saxon Protestant) and male. Which I am. But, with the benefit hindsight, I can see that if you weren't fortunate enough to be born a WASP you were faced with discrimination to varying degrees. But of course you can't lay blame on us WASP's for that. It was just an historical "fact of life". We were brought up that way and thought it was just the natural order of things. As kids we were just not aware that it could be any other way. Another thing most of us were not really aware of was the ever present danger of nuclear holocaust. To most kids it just didn't register on the "things to worry about" list. Which was probably a good thing.
I was a little boy in the 1950's, born in New York City, and I wasn't a WASP, I was Irish Catholic, and I never had a problem with kids that were Protestant. In fact, I married a Protestant. She was Methodist and we got along great. People like James Cagney, Jackie Gleason, etc. made all that anti-Catholic crap from the previous century disappear by the 1950's. Even John F. Kennedy managed to get elected president in 1960 without being a WASP.
Thank you for posting this biography of one of my all time favorites! I watch Gunsmokealmost everyday, from black and white to color, and they're all so fine!I'm glad he lived so long and prospered. I read one of his auto-biographies and enjoyed it very much as I did your video! God Bless Him and the whole cast!KEN
This is one of my favorite western shows. Till today I still watch it on DVD. I collect all the series that he made. Love his shows Gunsmoke.
John Wayne , Clint Eastwood , & James Arness they were my heroes a growing up ! I still watch the reruns of the westerns they stared in ! I'm now going on 57 ! Among some other westerns with other actors !
It is the 60th anniversary since gunsmoke first appeared on tv.. Thanks Mr. Dillon for entertaining us for so many years.You are greatly missed. Still enjoy watching who I consider the best cowboy ever. Rest in peace Mr. Arness.
So happy I was born on May 26th James Arness and John Wayne Birthdays. Grew up a little girl watching my 2 heroes. Love them both and always will. GunSmoke was my favorite show still watch it with my grandchildren. Thank you for sharing all theses beautiful memories and God Bless 🙏🏽 GunSmoke forever
They had rooster cogburn on tonight. We can never get enough of John Wayne. We also watch gunsmoke everyday on ISP
Thank you for that video. I loved it. I'm a big fan of Gunsmoke.
HIs show was simply as good as a Western could be for T.V. The cast was superb and so was he!
He will never be forgotten rest in peace James💕🐎🤠
When John Wayne was originally offered the part of Marshall Dillon on Gunsmoke he deferred to his friend James Arness. According to Wayne, "James Arness is the perfect man for this cast." Boy, the Duke sure nailed that one.
I was saddened to learn of Jim,s passing,a true TV legend he was.May he rest in peace,,we will miss him.
Thanks for sharing this tribute to him.
James Arness is A Great, Superb Actor!!! The Western Television Series Gunsmoke, Was,And Always Will Be, The Best Western Television Series Ever!!!! I Salute And Honor You, James Arness!!!! Also, Had A Great Cast Of Actors As Well!!!!
Gunsmoke!!!! A Great Outstanding Western Series, With A Great Group Of People Working Together!!!!
R. I. P. James Arness. You will always be loved, and missed. Gunsmoke was the best western ever. I remember when I was real little, I always said: "I want to watch Matt Dillon". I never would call it Gunsmoke.
The best man
Thanks for posting this. I miss the days when a family could watch a show that appealed to all ages and was fit for the whole family to watch together. Once upon a time children grew up seeing good role models on the TV.
Good job putting this together. For a good man. Thanks for sharing
I can say" if only"............but it would not help............this wondrous gent is with God now.
Thankyou James you will always be my favorite cowboy RIP
Certainly the best television western ever
REST IN PEACE BIG JIM YOU AND BROTHER PETE WERE THE BEST
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, THIS SHOW !!! James Arness as Matt Dillian WAS AND STILL IS A CLASS ACT.
Such a wonderful man,We miss you.R.I.P.
WELL SAID WISH we could get back westerns & tv shows like this.
His grand children and great grand children sure have great videos they can watch of their grandfather,,, just think, if they want to see grandpa, they just pop in gun smoke and watch him smoke the bad guys and save the day... awesome... I am only 42, but I use to watch reruns all my childhood, I do sorta remember dad watching in 1975 when I was 3, and I would sit on his lap, but after 1975 when it went off air,, I watched the reruns everytime I could... there will never be shows like this again, how unfortunate for every generation after us..... this crap that comes on TV now is pathetic.... I buy all the old series on DVD when I can and watch and remember old times.....
+Jefferson Davis
Yes very touching program right from the get go, we felt the same thing down under in New Zealand they also touched our hearts JD I totally agree with your comment.
I'd add The Rifleman and Bonanza. Nothing like a return to the life of hard work and not beating around the bush.
yes, thank you for adding those in
Love them all. Best cast in TV history.
Always wonderful. R.I.P. James Arness 👼
Gunsmoke =Awesomeness!! Thank you for all the good, the great, and the best, all the Western shows.
Mr. James Arness taught me many lessons through his portrayal of Marshall Dillon. May he find peace and rest. May he find satisfaction and comfort knowing he touched so many lives.
Gunsmoke is my favorite western. James Arness is brilliant as U. S. Marshall Matt Dillon. One of my favorite episodes is the two partner "Island in the desert ".How that episode did not win an Emmy is beyond me. Television at it's absolute finest. Ken Curtis and Strother Martin in some of the best acting I have ever seen.
I totally agree with you, that episode with Strother Martin & Festus, out in the middle of nowhere, headed for Tenstrike (I think that was the name of the town) was superb, even the villain ( I think his real name was William Watson?) was good! Strother has always been one of my favorite character actors!
What a great man, love that show. Still watching today
Loved gunsmoke every since I watch with my granny at 8 years old...still watching at 62😥
None of this would have been possible without the hard-working, imaginative writers who invented this world.
David Govett The writing was so far ahead of its time I loved every episode
One of my favorite actors of all time❤❤❤Matt Dillon rocked rest in peace James arness 89 years on this earth amazing ❤❤❤now you play Matt Dillon in heaven rest in peace one of the best actors of all time❤❤❤
I watched Gunsmoke every week growing up, and then worked with Dennis Weaver (Chester) for a year and tho' I never met James, I felt like I knew him through Dennis. I miss them both.
RIP Mr. Arness/Marshal Dillon, and thanks for all the memories. Gunsmoke will never die.
Your right ,never
John Wayne turned down the role of Matt, but recommended James Arness and the rest in TV history.
I've had a good ole time with my gunsmoke family. Memories sweet memories!
Matt Dillon, the greatest character in TV history
I still watch religiously...think smwhr along the way I even fell in love with him..lol..crazy old woman 🤩😍🤗
Unlike so many public figures he was in real life made of the stuff as his TV character. He was hit (I believe) at Anzio and spent months in hospital recovering from his wounds. You might notice him limping as it caused him pain later on.
In 1983, I named my son Matt after Mr. Dillon. In 1985, I was in California as I was invited to play the Riviera Country Club. After the completion of my round, I was heading back to my hotel and stopped at a gas station in Brentwood. I happened to meet Mr. Arness there. I told him that story and his smile of appreciation was so genuine that I will never forget it.
World War II veteran, he was discovered by John Wayne who gave him many roles in Wayne's films in the late 40's. Played the title character in The Thing. Was cast as Matt Dillon on John Wayne's suggestion. Wayne was offered to role first but said to give it to Arness and the rest was history!
Thanks for all the good TV shows RIP ☝️👍
I watch Gunsmoke every day. It's on almost all day on different channels. I've decided that what America needs is a few hundred thousand Matt Dillons to straighten shit out around here.
James Arness was an accomplished downhill skier, this may not be widely known. Good guy.
I watched Gunsmoke as a young kid with my family. We were all huge fans. My favorites were the 30 minute episodes with Dennis Weaver as "Chester Goode". I'm retired now so I DVR those episodes every weekday on METV.
Might be my number 1 program on t.v. For my life. I’m 69!yrs old too.
Even as a kid it always appeared that "Doc" was a pain in the ass and took away from the show. It seemed there were many other actors who could have contributed more. We sure never missed the show though! Thanks for the video!
Poor man! They made his eye brows so unnaturally dark as well as his hair most of the time. He is one of my very favourite actors. I watch his Gunsmoke show EACH and every day. Thank you!
So poignant for an old, nostalgic guy like me. I sincerely thank you for this.
He lives forever on Gunsmoke and in taped interviews.
Gunsmoke was an awesome western show, The entire cast was magnificent, Matt Dillon played by James Arness was one of the ALL-TIME greatest characters in TV history, Though my favorite was Doc Adams played by Milburn Stone, But they were all great, Gunsmoke may have been the greatest show ever, 20 years on the air, That says something!
Nice tribute. Thanks Johnny!
Outstanding video,performane,music just perfect,very very good tribute.Thank you very much for your hard work,contribution,and for posting ! A very,very good job well done! Thank you very much ,indeed!
Happy Birthday James Arness. You are so missed!
there is only #1 marshall dillion r.i.p.James Arness
Great Tribute, May GOD Bless The Arness Family. WAW
I miss that incredible part of my youth that he made possible in his acting.
watch Gunsmoke about 3-4 times a day, when able - love it.
God bless the family and may he rest in peace
hey kids you want a real man to emulate, this man will do,he was something special,to everyone who knew him and respected him,this alone makes his life a total success ,rip james arness,be merciful lord
I believe that Gunsmoke was perfectly cast.
I was 8 years old when the 2 part episode "The River" aired. I fondly remember wishing I could ride the river with Marshall Matt Dillon. That truly was the golden age of television. I have an autographed photo of James Arness and the only thing I value more than that is the Bible my mother gave to me. R.I.P. Jim Arness. You left the world a better place.
Jame Arness was the ultimate Bad Ass Lawman
Wayne and Eastwood are fighting it out for 2ND Place
All The Good Ones are gone and nothing compares whats on now compared to then, I still watch Gunsmoke most every day on Directtvnow.
My heroes have always been cowboys ! Loved his brother Peter Graves as well watched him on " FURY ". What a nice tribute !
It sucks to get old. RIP
Trouble with getting old is that most of your friends have passed on.
Sheer bliss was gunsmoke and big James as Marshall Matt Dillon,i still watch them today on the cbs and tcm channells ,a true hero of the wild west,i just loved the lovely Amanda Blake Miss Kitty,they dont make them like that anymore,may both James and Amanda rest in peace xx
John Johnston
No one could play Matt like James did. The actors are all great. I’ve been watching gun smoke since I was a kid. Thank you for all the great memories.