James Arness disdained publicity and banned reporters from the Gunsmoke set. He was said to be a shy and sensitive man who enjoyed poetry, yacht racing, and surfing.

10% of all voters think that James Arness was gay (homosexual), 86% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 3% like to think that James Arness was actually bisexual.

21 hours ago · At the time, a contract dispute between James Arness and CBS led to the network's halt of Ewing's character. After the dispute was resolved in 1967, Ewing's character was written out of the …

Aug 5, 2024 · INSP exclusive interview! Janet Arness, wife of the late James Arness shares anecdotes about Gunsmoke, their first date, and Matt Dillon vs. Zeb Macahan!

Aug 28, 2024 · Fortunately, Arness found love again with his second wife, Janet Surtrees, with whom he remained married until the day he died.

James did so, and a teacher recommended him for a job as an announcer at a Minneapolis radio station. Though seemingly headed for success in radio, he followed a boyhood friend's suggestion …

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