Gunsmoke introduced some other new characters later in the show, including Festus Haggen. Ken Curtis played him from season 8 until the show’s conclusion in 1975.

‘Gunsmoke’ actor Buck Taylor played Newly O’Brien starting in season 13 L-R: James Arness as Matt Dillon, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell, Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen, ...

Jul. 20—He wasn't wearing a white shirt, well-shaped silver belly hat, low-slung southpaw pistol holster or riding a grey horse. Actually one wouldn't have readily recognized the true Old West ...

‘Gunsmoke’ aired from 1955 to 1974 and set a new standard for TV drama. See what happened to cast members James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Burt Reynolds and more.

In season 13, Gunsmoke settled into its final form: Thad gave way to Buck Taylor’s versatile Newly O’Brien, John Mantley took creative control as producer, and Gunsmoke moved from Saturday ...

Gunsmoke lasted a whopping 20 seasons on TV, but the Kansas-set Western never filmed in the Sunflower State. Here's where the ...