James Arness gives the full story on his early years, his family, his military career and his film work in Hollywood, including appearances in the cult-favorite science fiction movies Them! and The Thing. He had a very long run on television's Gunsmoke and a role in the miniseries How The West Was Won. His post-theatrical period is also covered.
This is a republication in paperback of the 2001 edition-the long anticipated account of one of the icons of 20th-century television. He offers many anecdotes of interacting with the Gunsmoke family, such as Miss Kitty, Doc and Festus. His own work as a producer is covered. Throughout are previously unpublished photographs from the author's collection. Appendices include comments by show biz colleagues and Gunsmoke alumni, and a sampling of letters received from his fans. Actor and fellow Gunsmoke performer Burt Reynolds has written a foreword to the book.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents
Foreword by Burt Reynolds
Introduction by James E. Wise, Jr.
Prologue
1. The Early Years
2. Anzio 1944
3. Drifting into Show Business
4. John Wayne
5. Gunsmoke
6. And Beyond
Appendix A: Others Remember
Appendix B: Comments by Guest Stars
Appendix C: Fan Letters
Appendix D: Films
Appendix E: Television
Appendix F: Honors and Awards
Index
