Sister Blanche: Susan Batson. [citation needed]. Although he appeared on Gunsmoke earlier in other roles (such as Brisco in S4E32s Change Of Heart), he was first cast as Festus in season 8 episode 13, December 8, 1962 "Us Haggens." "Gunsmoke" Zavala (TV Episode 1968) - IMDb Why would a U. S. Marshal allow a civilian to tag along on a trip where a prisoner is being transported? CTVA The Classic TV Archive - US Western series <Previous "Gunsmoke" Next> Season 15 (CBS)(1969-70) (60 min color) Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive with contributions by: Matt: James Arness. Ken Curtis - Wikipedia For much of 1948, Curtis was a featured singer and host of the long-running country music radio program WWVA Jamboree. A young Hispanic boy named Sancho sneaks into their camp while they are asleep and begins stealing everything he can. Episode Info Matt befriends a 13-year-old Mexican boy who believes the marshal can rid his village of a group of bandits. Ken Curtis, Actor, 74, Festus on 'Gunsmoke' - The New York Times Link to Are You There God? Curtis then joined Shep Fields and His New Music, an all-reeds band that dispensed with a brass section. Gunsmoke - Watch Free on Pluto TV United States Gunsmoke Classics There are no inadequacies Marshall Matt Dillon is responsible for bring law and respectability to the Dodge City in this western action-drama. Elbert Moses: Anthony James. [4] Early life [ edit] Ewing was born in Los Angeles, California in 1942. Doc: Milburn Stone. The reason why the three never shared more screen time together is that Chester was leaving "Gunsmoke" for greener pastures. Ken Curtis, Actor, 74, Festus on 'Gunsmoke', https://www.nytimes.com/1991/05/01/obituaries/ken-curtis-actor-74-festus-on-gunsmoke.html. As Matt escorts a wounded prisoner to Ft. Union, his camp is invaded by a thieving young boy, whom Matt takes into custody. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Festus Haggen: Oh, you just don't know, Matthew. Melissa Vail: Joyce Ames. When one of them is injured real bad, he hides out in the church where the reverend is fearful but not for himself. While Marshal Matt Dillon had a total of five deputies over two decades, Festus held the role the longest (11 years), in 304 episodes. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. [citation needed]. Amos: John Anderson. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. Mrs. Mason wants to be with her husband but at what risk? [6] When Ewing joined the cast of Gunsmoke, there were serious disagreements between star James Arness and CBS about Arness' salary and part-ownership of the television series. [5], Curtis was a singer before moving into acting, and combined both careers once he entered films. [6] Curtis was with the Tommy Dorsey band in 1941, and succeeded Frank Sinatra as vocalist until Dick Haymes contractually replaced Sinatra in 1942. He was a singer in the movie's fictional band The Regimental Singers that actually consisted of the Sons of the Pioneers; Curtis is not listed as a member of the principal cast.