Ken Curtis
How Many ‘Gunsmoke’ Characters Did Ken Curtis Play Besides Festus?
Curtis also played a con man, a Kiowa scout and a killer who looked just like Festus!
The Real Story of Why Ken Curtis’ Festus Joined ‘Gunsmoke’
Intended for just one episode, Festus would become Marshal Matt Dillion’s longest running deputy!
Do You Remember When Buck Taylor’s Newly O’Brien Arrived in Dodge City on ‘Gunsmoke’?
Taylor and James Arness would form a lifelong friendship.
What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Gunsmoke’?
After 20 seasons, how did the show finally call it quits?