Premiering on CBS in September 1955 and completing its network run September 1975, Gunsmoke is the longest running dramatic series in the history of television. Two of its stars, James Arness and Milburn Stone, remained all 20 seasons, with Amanda Blake a close second, departing after 19 years.
Duh. MARSHALL. Head slap.
Most folks find it hard to believe this was Festus, such is the nature of a great character actor.
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