Gunsmoke actor Dennis Weaver was one of the original members of the cast that stole the hearts of television audiences around the world. He played one of the show’s biggest fan favorites, but he ...

When "Gunsmoke" made the leap from beloved radio program to television show, fans of the former had to get used to change. I imagine it must have been difficult at the time because there was a six ...

To generations of TV watchers, the late Dennis Weaver was beloved for playing cowboys and lawmen. His most enduring characters include Chester, the endearing and forever-loyal sidekick in “Gunsmoke.” ...

For the first nine seasons of Gunsmoke, James Arness' Marshal Matt Dillon was joined on the job by the lovable (albeit simple) Chester Goode, played remarkably by Dennis Weaver. A faithful and ...