James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - dead at 88

SmokeyJoe · 06-03-2011, 02:15 PM

A sad day for all fans of GUNSMOKE and its iconic star...

http://www.popeater.com/2011/06/03/j..._lnk2%7C215034

This show was a big part of my home when I was a kid. Seems I am at the age where a lot of the stars of my youth are passing away.

James Arness... the quintessential Good Guy with the White Hat.
May he rest in peace.

Skywalker · 06-03-2011, 02:18 PM

R.I.P. Marshal Dillon.

bobarian · 06-03-2011, 02:37 PM

RIP Marshall Dillon.

The Poet · 06-03-2011, 02:46 PM

For you youngsters out there, take note that Gunsmoke ran from 1955 to 1975, and still holds the record for the number of original domestic episodes aired, at 635. Marshall Dillon, Chester, Doc Adams, Miss Kitty, and Festus all entered the American consciousness, and remain so to this day.

Rest in peace, James Arness.

Ogre · 06-03-2011, 02:50 PM

RIP Marshall Dillon....

CigarNut · 06-03-2011, 03:32 PM

RIP! He was almost a member of our family when I was growing up as my parents would not miss Gunsmoke for any reason.

kelmac07 · 06-03-2011, 04:09 PM

RIP

icehog3 · 06-03-2011, 04:19 PM

A true Western Icon. R.I.P. Mr. Arness.

mash · 06-03-2011, 08:35 PM

He was Peter Graves' brother wasn't he?

SmokeyJoe · 06-03-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mash

He was Peter Graves' brother wasn't he?

Yep... he was Peter's older brother.

TonySmith · 06-03-2011, 09:20 PM

Rip James Arness. A class act.
He never hung his hat at Miss Kittys place

06-03-2011, 09:34 PM

Way before my time.

RevSmoke · 06-03-2011, 10:10 PM

I still watch Gunsmoke a couple times a week over lunch on RetroTV.

RIP Marshall Dillon.

Bruins Fan · 06-03-2011, 10:18 PM

Rip James Arness.

Stevez · 06-04-2011, 04:09 AM

RIP James. I'm a huge fan and still watch the old Gunsmoke's on TV Land. I bought his auto-biography a couple of years ago and had it signed by him. One real class act for sure. Steve

06-04-2011, 05:52 AM

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06-03-2011, 02:15 PM	#1
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - dead at 88 A sad day for all fans of GUNSMOKE and its iconic star... http://www.popeater.com/2011/06/03/j..._lnk2%7C215034 This show was a big part of my home when I was a kid. Seems I am at the age where a lot of the stars of my youth are passing away. James Arness... the quintessential Good Guy with the White Hat. May he rest in peace. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - dead at 88 For you youngsters out there, take note that Gunsmoke ran from 1955 to 1975, and still holds the record for the number of original domestic episodes aired, at 635. Marshall Dillon, Chester, Doc Adams, Miss Kitty, and Festus all entered the American consciousness, and remain so to this day. Rest in peace, James Arness.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - dead at 88 A true Western Icon. R.I.P. Mr. Arness. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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mash Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 435 Trading: (2)	Re: James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - dead at 88 He was Peter Graves' brother wasn't he?

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TonySmith Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 653 Trading: (1)	Re: James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - dead at 88 Rip James Arness. A class act. He never hung his hat at Miss Kittys place

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Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: James Arness - "Matt Dillon" - dead at 88 RIP James. I'm a huge fan and still watch the old Gunsmoke's on TV Land. I bought his auto-biography a couple of years ago and had it signed by him. One real class act for sure. Steve

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