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KellyMarie
06-19-2011, 08:01 PM
I meant to post this 2 weeks ago but got very busy and forgot.

As many of you know my hubby is a huge Gunsmoke fan and was one of James Arness's hugest fans and admirers.

He passed on June 3rd at the age of 88

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43269981/ns/today-entertainment/

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stlcouponwizard
06-19-2011, 08:03 PM
He will be missed, a progam still widely watched by many, not to mention all of us that grew up watching gunsmoke.
KellyMarie
06-19-2011, 08:06 PM
I had always heard that he was a very good man, that he wasn't into the Hollywood scene and that he helped many people throughout the years. He was a true hero to my hubby and he was very saddened by his death.

I also watch Gunsmoke with hubby and am surprised when an episode comes on that I have never seen before.
stlcouponwizard
06-19-2011, 08:15 PM
The role was offered to John Wayne and he rejected the roll and suggested James the rest is history.
KellyMarie
06-19-2011, 08:16 PM
I read that, I bet James was so glad he accepted!
stlcouponwizard
06-19-2011, 08:21 PM
He sure made a living out of it.
KellyMarie
06-19-2011, 08:22 PM
I get a kick out of seeing a very young Burt Reynolds and Dennis Weaver in the show
stlcouponwizard
06-19-2011, 08:29 PM
They were kids at that time
Tara
06-19-2011, 08:30 PM
My grandpa loved Westerns. RIP Mr. Arness.
Heather
06-20-2011, 03:20 AM
I've never watched it, but I've heard of it. R.I.P.
KellyMarie
06-20-2011, 06:36 AM
What'ch you mean you never seen Gunsmoke??????? That is almost UnAmerican :lol: I thought everyone had a part of Marshall Matt Dillon from Dodge City in their heart! (ok, so I get it, not everyone watches 60+ year old television, but it sure beats what is on these days :))
Rasha
06-20-2011, 10:49 PM
Oh I better get on it too! Since that's unamerican of me, hahaha!
KellyMarie
06-20-2011, 10:51 PM
:lol:
Heather
06-20-2011, 10:52 PM
:lol:
Rasha
06-20-2011, 10:54 PM
it's on my to-do list!
KellyMarie
06-20-2011, 10:58 PM
There was a Gunsmoke marathon last week in honor of Arness, hubby tivo'd every single one :lol: I promised him that it was highly unlikely the show was ever going off air, there is no need to take up my precious tivo space! That space is reserved for Rachel Ray and Dora!!!! :lol:
Rasha
06-20-2011, 11:01 PM
There was a Gunsmoke marathon last week in honor of Arness, hubby tivo'd every single one :lol: I promised him that it was highly unlikely the show was ever going off air, there is no need to take up my precious tivo space! That space is reserved for Rachel Ray and Dora!!!! :lol:

BAHAHHA!

I remember my DORA days with my nieces. haha
Heather
06-20-2011, 11:49 PM
:lol: I remember Dora too! Kelly they probably sell those DVD's cheap we will have to find some deals for him so he leaves room on your TIVO! :lol:
KellyMarie
06-20-2011, 11:51 PM
:lol:
Heather
06-20-2011, 11:53 PM
I can see it now...I will send some addressed to Mr. Kelly (hehe) and put here now leave it alone that's for Rachel Ray and Dora...hehe
KellyMarie
06-21-2011, 07:43 PM
:lol: