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Did Gunsmoke Have a Special Gun For James Arness Because His Hands Made Normal Guns Look Tiny?

TV LEGEND: Gunsmoke had to have special extra-large guns created for James Arness' Marshal Matt Dillon because Arness' hands were so big that he made regular guns look too tiny. When you're talking ...
Soap Central

7 Western TV show characters who made a killer first impression

Westerns have always presented viewers with a host of strong and smart individuals. These were heroes who defended the ...
The Cheat Sheet

Matt Arness’ ‘Gunsmoke’ Badge, Other Props From the Western Show Hit Auction Block

Julien’s Auctions is handling the sale of the Gunsmoke props, costumes, and memorabilia. Items come from the estate of James Arness, who played Marshall Matt Dillon on the show, which aired from 1955 ...
Yahoo

15 Rare ‘Gunsmoke’ Photos Reveal the Heartfelt Bond Behind TV’s Longest-Running Western

Offscreen, James Arness traded Dodge City’s saloon dust for the comfort of his own king-size bed. Photographed in 1956, the towering Gunsmoke star relaxes with a script for an upcoming episode, ...