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50 years after Marshal Matt Dillon’s last draw, ‘Gunsmoke’ is a streaming hit
The adult western drama with James Arness is finding loyal fans and new audiences on Peacock, Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
What Ever Happened to the Cast of Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke’ aired from 1955 to 1974 and set a new standard for TV drama. See what happened to cast members James Arness, ...
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70 Years Later, Gunsmoke Has Become The Most Unlikely Streaming Hit
According to the latest Nielsen streaming report, Gunsmoke is one of the top 10 most-watched acquired series across all measured streaming services. Yes, the 70-year-old Western TV show adapted ...
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‘Gunsmoke’: How Much Money James Arness Made Playing Matt Dillon on the ‘Most Perennially Profitable’ Show Ever
TV Guide estimated that Arness earned around $30 million for his work on Gunsmoke up until 1970, which converts to about $230 million in modern currency. That didn’t include that the show still ...
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‘M*A*S*H’ Star Loretta Swit Also Appeared in ‘Gunsmoke’
Swit was featured in a two-part episode of the Western drama Gunsmoke in 1970. According to IMDB.com, Swit played Donna, a train passage in “Snow Train.” The episode has Donna, Matt Dillon ...
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Iconic TV actress of ‘70s, ‘80s dead at 78
Sian Barbara Allen, who became one of the most popular television actresses in the 1970s and 1980s died Monday ... is known for her work in “Bonanza,” “Gunsmoke,” “The Waltons ...
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Actress with roles in ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Gunsmoke’ dies at 78
Sian Barbara Allen, who became one of the most popular television actresses in the 1970s and 1980s died Monday ... is known for her work in “Bonanza,” “Gunsmoke,” “The Waltons ...