"Gunsmoke" ran for a very, very long time. Beginning as a half-hour adaptation of a similarly long-running radio show in 1955, it transitioned to an hour-long show in its 7th season, which gave its stock Western storylines a greater sense of place, and more opportunities for great, up-and-coming actors to star in them. Over the course of 20 seasons, the show told every story under the sun (often multiple times over) about the frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas.
The show's protagonist was ostensibly Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness), whose casting has been attributed to no less a Western star than John Wayne. But the world of "Gunsmoke" went far beyond him, especially as the show went on. While Arness appeared in every one of the show's 635 episodes, he often looked more like a guest star the further along it went, showing up for scenes here and there while the supporting cast...
The show's protagonist was ostensibly Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness), whose casting has been attributed to no less a Western star than John Wayne. But the world of "Gunsmoke" went far beyond him, especially as the show went on. While Arness appeared in every one of the show's 635 episodes, he often looked more like a guest star the further along it went, showing up for scenes here and there while the supporting cast...
- 10/9/2023
- by Anthony Crislip
- Slash Film
Gunsmoke was on television for so long that it was likely one of those shows that felt like a rite of passage for rising stars. After all, with 20 seasons of television, there are plenty of opportunities for actors looking for a big break to snag a guest appearance on the popular Western TV show. Buck Taylor did a lot more than just that. The actor joined star James Arness for roughly half the iconic series’ run. Here’s the wild road that eventually led him to Gunsmoke.
Buck Taylor is best known for his work on TV’s ‘Gunsmoke’ Promotional portrait of the cast of the American television series ‘Gunsmoke,’ July 23, 1969. Foreground, American actors James Arness (Marshal Matt Dillon) and Amanda Blake (1929 – 1989) (as Kitty Russell); on staircase from left, Ken Curtis (1916 – 1991) (as U.S. Deputy Marshal Festus Haggen), Buck Taylor (Newly O’Brien), and Milburn Stone (1904 – 1980) (as Dr. Galen Adams...
Buck Taylor is best known for his work on TV’s ‘Gunsmoke’ Promotional portrait of the cast of the American television series ‘Gunsmoke,’ July 23, 1969. Foreground, American actors James Arness (Marshal Matt Dillon) and Amanda Blake (1929 – 1989) (as Kitty Russell); on staircase from left, Ken Curtis (1916 – 1991) (as U.S. Deputy Marshal Festus Haggen), Buck Taylor (Newly O’Brien), and Milburn Stone (1904 – 1980) (as Dr. Galen Adams...
- 2/3/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Once an actor becomes synonymous with a particular character, it can often complicate their personal and professional lives. But Gunsmoke actor Buck Taylor seems nothing but grateful for his association with that show. In fact, he credits Gunsmoke for bringing many great things into his life. Taylor even claims he wouldn’t have met his wife without his role on Gunsmoke.
Buck Taylor was a fan-favorite on ‘Gunsmoke’ as Newly O’Brien
#BuckTaylor played Newly on Gunsmoke — and he's still acting at age 82!
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From 1967 to 1975, Taylor played acting deputy Newly O’Brien on the popular CBS series. The character fulfilled the same purpose on the show as his predecessors, Burt Reynolds’ Quint Asper and Roger Ewing’s Thad Greenwood. Newly also served as a backup deputy and a doctor-in-training,...
Buck Taylor was a fan-favorite on ‘Gunsmoke’ as Newly O’Brien
#BuckTaylor played Newly on Gunsmoke — and he's still acting at age 82!
See him on Guns Of Paradise — 4p Et on @getTV
What have you seen him in? pic.twitter.com/GYeAdfLtKU
— getTV (@gettv) November 30, 2020
From 1967 to 1975, Taylor played acting deputy Newly O’Brien on the popular CBS series. The character fulfilled the same purpose on the show as his predecessors, Burt Reynolds’ Quint Asper and Roger Ewing’s Thad Greenwood. Newly also served as a backup deputy and a doctor-in-training,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Buck Taylor wasn’t part of the original cast of Gunsmoke. But the actor has become a significant part of its legacy. The series – which began life as a radio drama – premiered on television in 1955, with James Arness as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. However, the road that led Taylor to Gunsmoke involves a path the actor very nearly walked down instead of success as a TV star.
Buck Taylor joined ‘Gunsmoke’ as Newly O’Brian in 1967 Promotional portrait of American actor Buck Taylor (as Newly O’Brien) from the television series ‘Gunsmoke,’ 1970. | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
For nearly Gunsmoke‘s entire run, the show principally starred Arness and Amanda Blake. But around 1967, Taylor joined as a character named Newly O’Brien. Following Burt Reynolds’ Quint Asper and Roger Ewing’s Thad Greenwood, Newly was the latest in a series of acting deputies who played an ongoing role on the show.
Buck Taylor joined ‘Gunsmoke’ as Newly O’Brian in 1967 Promotional portrait of American actor Buck Taylor (as Newly O’Brien) from the television series ‘Gunsmoke,’ 1970. | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
For nearly Gunsmoke‘s entire run, the show principally starred Arness and Amanda Blake. But around 1967, Taylor joined as a character named Newly O’Brien. Following Burt Reynolds’ Quint Asper and Roger Ewing’s Thad Greenwood, Newly was the latest in a series of acting deputies who played an ongoing role on the show.
- 2/1/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gunsmoke featured a ton of actors during its epic 20-year run. The TV series started out as a radio program before making the leap to television in the mid-1950s. From 1955 to 1975, the show kept the adventures of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) alive and well, much to the delight of fans. As for his co-star Buck Taylor, his journey to the show meant other dreams couldn’t be realized.
Buck Taylor starred in ‘Gunsmoke’ from 1967 to 1975 Promotional portrait of American actor Buck Taylor as he tips his hat while in costume as Newly O’Brien on the set of the television series ‘Gunsmoke,’ 1967. | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
Although Taylor wasn’t one of the original cast members of Gunsmoke, he played a prominent role in the latter half of the show’s original run. In 1967, Taylor joined the show as Newly O’Brien. The character was...
Buck Taylor starred in ‘Gunsmoke’ from 1967 to 1975 Promotional portrait of American actor Buck Taylor as he tips his hat while in costume as Newly O’Brien on the set of the television series ‘Gunsmoke,’ 1967. | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
Although Taylor wasn’t one of the original cast members of Gunsmoke, he played a prominent role in the latter half of the show’s original run. In 1967, Taylor joined the show as Newly O’Brien. The character was...
- 1/31/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS Films is currently casting for the part of 'Marshal Matt Dillon', in the upcoming big screen adaptation of "Gunsmoke", based on the 20-season run of the classic "Gunsmoke" TV series.
Screenplay for "Gunsmoke" is by Gregory Poirier, writer of "National Treasure: Book of Secrets".
The original television series starring actor James "The Thing From Another World" Arness, ran from September 10, 1955 to March 31, 1975 on CBS with 635 total episodes. John Wayne was first offered the lead part, but turned it down, not wanting to work in TV.
Wayne introduced the show before its first episode, following-up on his recommendation of Arness for the part.
Other main characters on the series included Dennis Weaver as 'Chester Goode', Milburn Stone as 'Dr. Galen "Doc" Adams' and Amanda Blake as 'Miss Kitty Russell', owner of the 'Long Branch Saloon'.
Initially on the fringes of Dodge society, 'Festus' was slowly phased in as...
Screenplay for "Gunsmoke" is by Gregory Poirier, writer of "National Treasure: Book of Secrets".
The original television series starring actor James "The Thing From Another World" Arness, ran from September 10, 1955 to March 31, 1975 on CBS with 635 total episodes. John Wayne was first offered the lead part, but turned it down, not wanting to work in TV.
Wayne introduced the show before its first episode, following-up on his recommendation of Arness for the part.
Other main characters on the series included Dennis Weaver as 'Chester Goode', Milburn Stone as 'Dr. Galen "Doc" Adams' and Amanda Blake as 'Miss Kitty Russell', owner of the 'Long Branch Saloon'.
Initially on the fringes of Dodge society, 'Festus' was slowly phased in as...
- 2/6/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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