To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Festus: [after Rev. CBS. Here he meets Paco and his widowed mother. E16 All episodes Cast & crew User reviews Trivia IMDbPro All topics The Pack Rat Episode aired Jan 12, 1970 TV-PG 1h IMDb RATING 6.8 /10 138 YOUR RATING Rate Western As Matt escorts a wounded prisoner to Ft. Union, his camp is invaded by a thieving young boy, whom Matt takes into custody. During World War II, Curtis served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. In Dodge City the journey to Ft. Union is joined by two women, one Read allAs Matt escorts a wounded prisoner to Ft. Union, his camp is invaded by a thieving young boy, whom Matt takes into custody. [2][3] He is perhaps best known for playing Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood in the American western television series Gunsmoke. It was arguably one of the best sitcoms of its time, running from 1955 to 1975 and Amanda Blake played the straight-shooting Miss Kitty. Clint: Hank Brandt. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Paco's father had been killed when he stood up to outlaws intimidating the people of Zavala. Al Schottelkotte played a bailiff on CBS' "Gunsmoke" on Oct. 10, 1964. [citation needed]. Festus was patterned after "Cedar Jack" (Frederick Munden), a man from Curtis' Las Animas childhood. Ken Curtis, a singer and actor who played the scruffy deputy Festus on the television series "Gunsmoke," died in his sleep on Sunday at his home. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Matt: James Arness. Directed by Philip Leacock Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by Leon Klatzkin . Lone Wolf: Edmund Hashim. [citation needed]. Curtis teamed with Ford and John Wayne in Rio Grande. Festus Haggen: Well, a beer could help. Cully Haimes: Peter Jason. His next appearance was Season 9, episode 2, October 5, 1963, as Kyle Kelly, in "Lover Boy." Ken Curtis, Actor, 74, Festus on 'Gunsmoke', https://www.nytimes.com/1991/05/01/obituaries/ken-curtis-actor-74-festus-on-gunsmoke.html. Amos: John Anderson. Festus: Ken Curtis. In Dodge City the journey to Ft. Union is joined by two women, one pregnant traveling to see her husband, the other secretly the wife of the prisoner. He also guest-starred in television programs including Rawhide, The Farmer's Daughter, Bewitched, The Eleventh Hour and Room 222. Newly: Buck Taylor. The campaign was successful, and Gates served from 1926 to 1931 as Bent County sheriff. Two feuding women complicate Matt's investigation by refusing to reveal the killer's identity. Vincent McEveety, Written By: Here he meets Paco and his widowed mother. Kitty: Amanda Blake. It was after all these roles that Strange found his 12-year role as Sam Noonan on Gunsmoke, a part for which he was acutely. Newly: Buck Taylor. In two episodes of Gunsmoke, Carroll O'Connor was a guest-star; years later, Curtis guest-starred as a retired police detective on O'Connor's NBC program In the Heat of the Night. Ridge Sadler: Warren Vanders. Curtis also joined Ford, along with Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, and Jack Lemmon, in the comedy Navy classic Mister Roberts. Franks: James Westerfield. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. When one of them is injured real bad, he hides out in the church where the reverend is fearful but not for himself. He first thinks of Matt as such a person, until Matt tells him that he's not there t See production, box office & company info, (based on the radio series created by) (uncredited), CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA. When one of them is injured real bad, he hides out in the church where the reverend is fearful but not for himself.An outlaw gang shoots it out fleeing Dodge City. Billy Clarke: Timothy Burns. Albert: Milton Selzer. [4], Ewing's performance in Gunsmoke impressed the producers. Ex-gunslinger Jake MacGraw is back after 20 years, but no one knows what he's up toall he seems interested in are a saloon hostess and a young cowboy. The three characters appeared together in "Prairie Wolfer" in Season Nine of the show. The Show Was Responsible For The Cancellation Of 'Gilligan's Island'. . Kate Schiller: Patricia Barry. Paco's father had been killed when he stood up to outlaws intimidating the people of Zavala. A trio of outlaws waits on the trail to kill Matt and rescue the prisoner. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. Earl Holliman plays a vengeful ex-con and Morgan Woodward a farmer who ran out on him during a robbery years before. Barney: Charles Seel. She was caretaker to a young boy that was injured during a tornado. An outlaw gang shoots it out fleeing Dodge City. Cashier: George Petrie. 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While Marshal Matt Dillon had a total of five deputies over two decades, Festus held the role the longest (11 years), in 304 episodes. Filmed in the Mojave Desert. Doc: Milburn Stone. Only a young thief knows a fatal trap has been set for Matt, who's headed for Dodge City to return an escaped prisoner to custody. Mother Tabitha: Lynn Hamilton. Matt wakes up and catches the kid. Corey: Thomas Hunter. Forrest Tucker's performance marks this drama about a whiskey-soaked cavalry sergeant. Doc: Milburn Stone. Buck Taylor's father, Dub Taylor, had a minor role in it. 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." Director In his whole life, the only strong willed people Paco had ever seen were outlaws. Manuel Padilla, Jr. Was a fine young actor, but his presence here is superfluous to the story. Join Facts Verse as we take a look behind the scene that took Gunsmoke off the air.The Scene That Took Gunsmoke off the Air Matt pursues the Rawlins gang into Mexico to the village of Zavala. He was 74 years old. Jake: J.D. Susan: Jodie Foster. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Legendary Cincinnati news anchor Al Schottelkotte - called . Sam: Glenn Strange. The percentage of approved Tomatometer critics who have given this title a positive review. Yewker: Barry Atwater. Make sure you have front row seats. 0 Reviews Episode Info. Matt: James Arness. Nix: L.Q. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. A decade later, he returned to television in the short-lived Western series The Yellow Rose, in which he performed most of his scenes with Noah Beery, Jr. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. Hawk: Brendon Boone. Curtis guest-starred five times on the Western television series Have Gun Will Travel with Richard Boone. Matt Dillon is taking a prisoner named Sam Danton to Dodge City with plans to take him on to Fort Union later. Ed Vail: Victor French. Genres: He is survived by his wife and two children. James Nusser is featured as Dodge City's resident drunk, who's accused of a murder he witnessed. In his later years, Curtis resided in Clovis. Menu. Wickes: Frank Marth. Festus Haggen: [after getting bitten in the arm by Sancho] Golly Bill, I just hope that he don't chomp down on them like he done on me. Manuel Padilla Jr. was born on July 13, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA. 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. As Matt escorts a wounded prisoner to Ft. Union, his camp is invaded by a thieving young boy, whom Matt takes into custody. In 1981, Curtis was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gunsmoke, American television western that aired on CBS for 20 seasons (1955-75), becoming the longest-running prime-time television western in history. Sam, the bartender, takes an interest in a delinquent boy on probation. Titus: Bruce Glover. It is possible that he played a bit part, but Curtis is best remembered as Charlie McCorry in The Searchers, The Quiet Man, The Wings of Eagles, The Horse Soldiers, The Alamo, and How The West Was Won. Mr. Curtis, whose real name was Curtis Gates, was born in Lamar, Colo. Marieanne: Susan Olsen. When one of them is injured real bad, he hides out in the church where the reverend is fearful but not for himself. Festus' character was known, in part, for the nasally, twangy, rural accent which Curtis developed for the role, but which did not reflect Curtis' actual voice. [citation needed], Besides engaging in the usual personal appearances most television stars undertake to promote their program, Curtis also traveled around the country performing at Western-themed stage shows at fairs, rodeos, and other venues when Gunsmoke was not in production, and even for some years after the show was cancelled. Newly: Buck Taylor. A gang led by Paul Wiley attempts to rob the Dodge City bank, but as the gang leaves the bank, shooting begins. Sara: Joan Van Ark. Festus: Ken Curtis. Two feuding women complicate Matt's investigation by refusing to reveal the killer's identity. John Porter: [Festus and Thad doing some labor for the church] We'll have to think up some payment in return for all the labor. [8] Ewing retired in 1972, last appearing in the film Play It as It Lays. Flo: Ruth Roman. His death was attributed to natural causes, said A. C. Lyle, a producer at Paramount Studios. Starring James Arness as the stolidly courageous Marshal Matt Dillon and Dennis Weaver as his loyal, down-home deputy Chester Goode along with Amanda Blake as saloon owner Miss Kitty and Milburn. Gunsmoke was formerly a radio show entitled called Gun law. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Emilie Sadler: Louise Latham. His big hits with the group included "Room Full of Roses" and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky". TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. In his whole life, the only strong willed people Paco had ever seen were out Matt pursues the Rawlins gang into Mexico to the village of Zavala. Heenan: Scott Brady. Tom Clark: Bob Random. Somehow Danton was able to conveniently concoct and arrange an elaborate escape plan with his wife and Hawkins before Matt Dillon had even captured him! has ANYONE ever seen a piano in the Long branch before?? See the article in its original context from. Paco's father had been killed when he stood up to outlaws intimidating the people of Zavala. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. He made his debut in show business in the 1930's as a singer with swing bands and joined the Tommy Dorsey band when Frank Sinatra left to begin a solo career. His other films included "The Alamo," "How the West Was Won," "Mr. Roberts" and "Cheyenne Autumn."
