James Arness over the years (in one minute). | The Legacy of Gunsmoke

6.2K views · 1.1K reactions | Here's a brief, rare, and charming interview with James Arness and his father Rolf about their Norwegian ancestry, how Arness became an actor, and about the working ranch they owned. An interesting side note: both lived to be 88 years old. | The Legacy of Gunsmoke | Facebook

Here's some rare news footage from Austin's KTBC in January 1959. Governor Price Daniel makes Arness an honorary citizen of Texas. Next, a KTBC reporter interviews Arness dressed as Matt Dillon. (The first 50 seconds or so as Arness arrives and exits the plane is silent.) | The Legacy of Gunsmoke