My dad and grand dad never missed it, in fact with my grand dad it was the only time he turned his hearing aid up... LOL! When I was a kid I watched to be with my dad never watched the show. Now I watch and enjoy the show and dwell in the good memories... thank you for watching my post!
Dennis Weaver managed to shake that "Chester" image and had a fine acting career. Lots of times a character sticks with someone so bad that they have a hard time doing other things. He was a great one!
So true. I know the cast of Gilligan's Island were never able to live down their roles, nor did the actors both adult and children on The Brady Bunch. I missed Chester when he left, but I can understand why Weaver wanted to move on to other acting projects.
Chester is a hoot and cracks me up. I heard many times when I visit friends in TN as I understand it the tune is an old mountain tune and as far as I know there is no published music or copy rights in regards to its use. Anyway thank for viewing and I am glad you enjoyed the post.
Saw this on a Gunsmoke rerun just the other day, and was a bit surprised at the song used. The song is a slave composition titled "Run, (N-word), Run": "Run, _____ run, the pattyrollers get you" etc. "Pattyrollers" was what they called the "patrollers" who looked for runaway slaves. First time I've heard "rabbit" used as a substitution lyric. Most times, "Johnny" is used. Historically accurate its use in this "Gunsmoke time", as it was an already well established part of our nation's "musical lexicon".
@DS Private Forget it. The black race is a total loss. They have been so ingrained and indoctrinated by America's Democrat and Liberal enemies, the situation is forever unrecoverable. They are Democrat Party property. Always have been and always will. Write them off as a total loss.
As I watch 'Gunsmoke' today, I just marvel, at just how STUPID, Chester really was!! I guess I just wasn't as astute to paying attention then, as I am today!! But, yeah, Chester wasn't very bright. A good example of this is, the episode where Chester 'explains', why he can't 'borrow' money from the bank, when he doesn't have any money or collateral. He was DUMB.
Actually, this episode may be a preview of what happens when the dreaded gunslinger..Bad Bart the Rabbit hits town shooting his way through Dodge...run, run Mr. Dillon will catch ya...right Chester. I really think Chester demonstrates more common rabbit sense than the other cast members. But, it's just entertainment.
I still believe that it was kind of stupid reason why Dennis Weaver quit Gunsmoke he quit all because he started naturally talking with a southern draw and he didn't like it so he quit
Although Gunsmoke is one of my favorite older tv shows to watch, I always felt the "Chester" character was nothing short of a joke. It added nothing to the series that helped it. When Dennis Weaver decided to leave the series and the Festus character was written in, that greatly improved the series as far as I'm concerned. However, when he played the lead character in the series "McCloud", that is a different thing altogether. I think he did an excellent job in that role. The best part about the McCloud series is the frustration that he brought down on Chief Clifford and Sgt. Broadhurst. McCloud always fell in the pot but come out smelling like a rose. He drove Chief Clifford crazy by always doing just the opposite of what he was told. Over all, Dennis Weaver was a great actor.
Very good, but I liked both roles and shows isn't great that there is something out there for everyone. Weaver was a good actor that played both roles well.
Eddie Schantz Remember it was a Radio show before the television series. Parley Baer played Chester and it worked. Dennis Weaver kept to that same script of a character. Slightly dumb, cheereful but loyal sidekick for the Sheriff. Festus on the other hand, could be sharp, and ornery as a buzzard when the situation required.
I enjoy the first 8 seasons much more than the subsequent seasons that included festus as Matt’s sidekick. I found festus to be more irritating with Ken Curtis’ fake hillbilly drawl and incessant stupidity.
0The CHESTER character added dialogue to Marshall Dillon's thoughts. Dennis Weaver added his own sense of humor and his singing into the character which kept Chester interesting as well as funny and just a ''side-kick'' for Matt.
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Chester was my favorite side kick. A fine actor. Gunsmoke had one of the finest cast.
My dad and grand dad never missed it, in fact with my grand dad it was the only time he turned his hearing aid up... LOL! When I was a kid I watched to be with my dad never watched the show. Now I watch and enjoy the show and dwell in the good memories... thank you for watching my post!
Chester's "aw shucks" demeanor was a big hit with the ladies.
Dennis Weaver managed to shake that "Chester" image and had a fine acting career. Lots of times a character sticks with someone so bad that they have a hard time doing other things. He was a great one!
So true. I know the cast of Gilligan's Island were never able to live down their roles, nor did the actors both adult and children on The Brady Bunch.
I missed Chester when he left, but I can understand why Weaver wanted to move on to other acting projects.
Chester is a hoot and cracks me up. I heard many times when I visit friends in TN as I understand it the tune is an old mountain tune and as far as I know there is no published music or copy rights in regards to its use. Anyway thank for viewing and I am glad you enjoyed the post.
I miss Dennis Weaver. Well, I miss them all ..
Love that Martin.
Amanda Blake was one of the prettiest women on earth.
Love this song and TV show! Chester is the only one I`ve heard sing it!
I read or heard that Dennis Weaver wrote all those little tunes he sung as Chester.
Wooow, I didn't know he sung this on Gunsmoke.
These are so great to see,
Fantastic
Miss Kitty lights up when Chester starts playing.Bill get Chester a drink.
There is only one chester!
We're happy about that
If a purty girl asked Chester to whoop a bear, he'd tear into him.
Then get killed.
Chester loved his Speckledy Gravy
Best Western on in my opinion.
If you ever hear Chester tell Matt how he makes coffee its HILARIOUS 😂
This is from the episode "Bottleman". From Season 3. :)
Thank you, thumbing through 20 years of shows to find it just didn't have the time. Thank you again for gathering the info.
+David Carothers You're welcome. Happy that I was helpful. ☺☺
Yes! Chester was Good.
Lol wasn't Good his last name on the show?
@@Ghostrane Yes it was
@@Ghostrane Yes it was
this orginal song actually has a dark meaning and orgin
HAHA Chester, always cracked me up
What happened to my posting?
Saw this on a Gunsmoke rerun just the other day, and was a bit surprised at the song used. The song is a slave composition titled "Run, (N-word), Run": "Run, _____ run, the pattyrollers get you" etc. "Pattyrollers" was what they called the "patrollers" who looked for runaway slaves. First time I've heard "rabbit" used as a substitution lyric. Most times, "Johnny" is used.
Historically accurate its use in this "Gunsmoke time", as it was an already well established part of our nation's "musical lexicon".
I am an African American male who enjoyed Gunsmoke immensely. Sad to hear that this song had such overtly and profoundly racially charged origins.
@@larryhawkins3294 It didn't. You people need to learn to tell White Liberals to go fk themselves.
@DS Private Forget it. The black race is a total loss. They have been so ingrained and indoctrinated by America's Democrat and Liberal enemies, the situation is forever unrecoverable. They are Democrat Party property. Always have been and always will. Write them off as a total loss.
like that rabbit song hope someone took care of that guitar good playing chester will ride off into th e sunset with matt dillion
Marshal Dillon. Did they “cancel” gun-smoke.
Chester was the best
As I watch 'Gunsmoke' today, I just marvel, at just how STUPID, Chester really was!! I guess I just wasn't as astute to paying attention then, as I am today!! But, yeah, Chester wasn't very bright. A good example of this is, the episode where Chester 'explains', why he can't 'borrow' money from the bank, when he doesn't have any money or collateral. He was DUMB.
@@Codebreaker51 lmfao
Actually, this episode may be a preview of what happens when the dreaded gunslinger..Bad Bart the Rabbit hits town shooting his way through Dodge...run, run Mr. Dillon will catch ya...right Chester. I really think Chester demonstrates more common rabbit sense than the other cast members. But, it's just entertainment.
Chester was Goode
Wow, I didn't mark that down let me see if I can track it down for you...
Where could one find more music like this?
The dark haired girl played a french teacher on Father Knows Best....Chester was a great actor...you have to be smart to play."not so bright"
See Sling Blade and see a Maestro.
I still believe that it was kind of stupid reason why Dennis Weaver quit Gunsmoke he quit all because he started naturally talking with a southern draw and he didn't like it so he quit
Chester Or outdoor. Fun
Although Gunsmoke is one of my favorite older tv shows to watch, I always felt the "Chester" character was nothing short of a joke. It added nothing to the series that helped it. When Dennis Weaver decided to leave the series and the Festus character was written in, that greatly improved the series as far as I'm concerned. However, when he played the lead character in the series "McCloud", that is a different thing altogether. I think he did an excellent job in that role. The best part about the McCloud series is the frustration that he brought down on Chief Clifford and Sgt. Broadhurst. McCloud always fell in the pot but come out smelling like a rose. He drove Chief Clifford crazy by always doing just the opposite of what he was told. Over all, Dennis Weaver was a great actor.
Very good, but I liked both roles and shows isn't great that there is something out there for everyone. Weaver was a good actor that played both roles well.
Eddie Schantz Remember it was a Radio show before the television series. Parley Baer played Chester and it worked. Dennis Weaver kept to that same script of a character. Slightly dumb, cheereful but loyal sidekick for the Sheriff. Festus on the other hand, could be sharp, and ornery as a buzzard when the situation required.
I enjoy the first 8 seasons much more than the subsequent seasons that included festus as Matt’s sidekick. I found festus to be more irritating with Ken Curtis’ fake hillbilly drawl and incessant stupidity.
0The CHESTER character added dialogue to Marshall Dillon's thoughts. Dennis Weaver added his own sense of humor and his singing into the character which kept Chester interesting as well as funny and just a ''side-kick'' for Matt.
@@nitr0junki3 Didn't the Chester character get wounded in the war and suffered the leg limp and a head injury ?
Chester got that awkward rizz.
Rizz none the less tho
Which episode is this from?
So, who is the 'bartender'?...
Barney Phillips
Chester lost his one of his legs in the war and standing on a prosthetic,, and yet Perserviour to be the Awsomeness he is...
Real lyric "Run Nigga run" :(
I didn't like Chester at all on here. They needed to use someone else.