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Topic: RIP: James Arness aka "Matt Dillon of Gunsmoke" died today

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Karen S. B. (kcsue)

Subject: RIP: James Arness aka "Matt Dillon of Gunsmoke" died today

Date Posted: 6/3/2011 3:00 PM ET
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Just read the sad news that James Arness aka "Matt Dillon" of Gunsmoke fame died today. The show was a classic as were James Arness and the other long time actors on the show.

'Gunsmoke' star James Arness dies at 88

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Thomas F. (hardtack) - ,

Date Posted: 3/21/2012 7:16 PM ET
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Trivia: James' younger brother is Peter Graves. It was Peter who was being considered for the role of "Matt Dillion." However, after co-staring in the movie Stalag 17, Peter was considerd "too German" for the role of "Matt Dillion."

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