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Gunsmoke star Matt Dillon seen as human on TV show
A Hollywood memoir recalls actor James Arness describing Matt Dillon as human and flawed in Gunsmoke. The piece contrasts the traditional Western hero with Dillon’s more realistic portrayal, noting the show’s shift toward mature themes and less idealized horse tricks.
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