James Arness and his son were really good surfers..his son world the world championship in Oz in 1970 at Bells Beach..there is video of James and Rolf surfing double overhead waves together likes it's 3 foot at Malibu..very impressive I bet you had no clue...? I knew his son and surfed with him in the early 90's..a likably fellow.
We love and respect this beautiful human being for the unselfish work he did for this country to save us and to bless us with beautiful television work 💕❤️❤️🙏🙏💕❤️🙏
I'm 71 years old. I can remember being small enough to cuddle up on the couch with my dad to watch Saturday night Have Gun Will Travel and Gunmoke. No I didn't spell it wrong. My little brother could not pronounce Gunsmoke, which was forever known as Gunmoke around our house.
There would have been no one else to Star in this role except James Arness. It fit him right down to his boots. I love the show and still watch all the re runs on TV. T have even recorded several, just in case I get sick and can't go anywhere I can just watch them all day long. What a great man he truly was. God Bless him forever.
R t early episodes still in b/w? I heard somewhere they r going to b in color. I want to purchase t entire 20 yrs, but I want t b/w episodes. I love Matt & Kitty.
Always loved 🥰 James. Arness even as a child I would watch Gunsmoke and I still watch all the reruns. Still my favorite show. Along with wanted dead or alive . This is a beautiful thing you all are doing. RIP James. 🙏🥰🦋🌈🇺🇸
The honor was great and it was a touching tribute but the video was terrible for such a special moment. Would have liked to seen closer up and heard what Janet was saying but it turned right in the middle. I got tired looking at people's arms and feet
Shows today are awful. My son told me the other night daddy Yellowstone is bad for young kids to hear and see. Gunsmoke was never like that always clean and never heard a curse word. I miss this show that’s why I own the DVD’s. Never watch TV anymore including news . Loved all the characters from Gunsmoke seem like family. God bless you all!!!
For me, I'm nearly 70. GUN SMOKE was a permanent fixture in our home. My dad would call us in to watch our favorite western show. My brother & I would be wearing our western clothes, our 6 shooters & cowboy hat.
James Arness and John Wayne were my heroes !! I grew up watching these westerns movies with my daddy and at night I still watch gunsmoke !!! I am 59 and married for 42 years and I still need my fix of matt Dillon !! lol
Been watching alot of the early 1955 to 65 episodes on INSP, never seen them so it's like watching a new show.....best show ever, fun to see some of the guest that went on to other shows.....Matt Dillon, greatest TV character ever
Nice statue of James Arness. May you rest in peace. I sure love your shows on Gunsmoke, you,Kitty, Festus and the rest who appeared on Gunsmoke. ❤❤❤ I still watch everyday.
James Arness, a highly-decorated WW2 veteran, reminded me very much of my father. They were both around the same age, both large men and James portrayed law enforcement and my father was a Chicago cop. I was in awe of both men! BTW...Gunsmoke was my late father's favorite show so I believe he identified with James Arness. RIP dad and James!
WONDERFUL TRIBUTE. LOVED JAMES ARNESS IN GUNSMOKE!!! I STILL WATCH THE RERUNS EVERY NIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU JAMES IN HEAVEN. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 P.S. wish the guy in blue shirt would have moved out of of the way of the camerman.😬😬😬😬
Well deserved for the great man. The actor James Arness always walked tall.Thank You to John Wayne for requesting James to take the role of Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke".
James Arness and his son were really good surfers..his son world the world championship in Oz in 1970 at Bells Beach..there is video of James and Rolf surfing double overhead waves together likes it's 3 foot at Malibu..very impressive I bet you had no clue...? I knew his son and surfed with him in the early 90's..a likably fellow.
Great guy
Love and hugs to Janet Arness ❤❤❤
James Arness and his brother Peter Graves were a gift of talented moral entertainment from God❤❤❤
We love and respect this beautiful human being for the unselfish work he did for this country to save us and to bless us with beautiful television work 💕❤️❤️🙏🙏💕❤️🙏
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. Thank you.
Nice Job filming Richard
RIP Sir
My family and I went to see James Arness at the Houston Fatstock Show & Rodeo Parade in 1958. He is obviously STILL an icon. R. I. P. James Arness 🤠🐴
Wasn't he 6-7? Loved him and the show. Radio was awesome as well.
THEY SHOULD'VE PUT UP LUKE SHORT A FRIEND OF ERPS AND A BUSSINES MAN
Dennis Hopper was born there.
I'm 71 years old. I can remember being small enough to cuddle up on the couch with my dad to watch Saturday night Have Gun Will Travel and Gunmoke. No I didn't spell it wrong. My little brother could not pronounce Gunsmoke, which was forever known as Gunmoke around our house.
There would have been no one else to Star in this role except James Arness. It fit him right down to his boots. I love the show and still watch all the re runs on TV. T have even recorded several, just in case I get sick and can't go anywhere I can just watch them all day long. What a great man he truly was. God Bless him forever.
This is just so wonderful 😭🙏
James Arness, American hero both on screen and off.
Thanks to James Arness for his service to our country. He was a true patriot and hero. God bless his family. 🙏❤️
Matt needed to be taller
My favorite show to this day!
What a "Second Rate" Video,,, For Such An Important Celebration,,,
should not complain, but they should have had a close up shot of statue
Gunsmoke best show ever James Arness, Marshall Matt Dillon America's favorite
what a great thing for a small town to do for a great great man
I recently purchased the entire 20 yr series. Love this show!
R t early episodes still in b/w? I heard somewhere they r going to b in color. I want to purchase t entire 20 yrs, but I want t b/w episodes. I love Matt & Kitty.
He was a wonderful actor that played in many movies
I agree with that.
Is the statue 6ft 7" like Matt was.
Yes it is life size
Always loved 🥰 James. Arness even as a child I would watch Gunsmoke and I still watch all the reruns. Still my favorite show. Along with wanted dead or alive . This is a beautiful thing you all are doing. RIP James. 🙏🥰🦋🌈🇺🇸
The honor was great and it was a touching tribute but the video was terrible for such a special moment. Would have liked to seen closer up and heard what Janet was saying but it turned right in the middle. I got tired looking at people's arms and feet
GINSMOKE IS ONE OF MY BEST COWBOY MOVIES.
Shows today are awful. My son told me the other night daddy Yellowstone is bad for young kids to hear and see. Gunsmoke was never like that always clean and never heard a curse word. I miss this show that’s why I own the DVD’s. Never watch TV anymore including news . Loved all the characters from Gunsmoke seem like family. God bless you all!!!
I hope he was saved before he passed away.
From what exactly?
Just hope they don't find a reason to remove it. Arness was a Republican
For me, I'm nearly 70. GUN SMOKE was a permanent fixture in our home. My dad would call us in to watch our favorite western show. My brother & I would be wearing our western clothes, our 6 shooters & cowboy hat.
20 years, heres to matt Dillon and kitty !!!!!
James Arness and John Wayne were my heroes !! I grew up watching these westerns movies with my daddy and at night I still watch gunsmoke !!! I am 59 and married for 42 years and I still need my fix of matt Dillon !! lol
Been watching alot of the early 1955 to 65 episodes on INSP, never seen them so it's like watching a new show.....best show ever, fun to see some of the guest that went on to other shows.....Matt Dillon, greatest TV character ever
I been watching it on insp every night too,,,,I love that show !!!
I really like buck to ,handsome man,,,,,,
Nice statue of James Arness. May you rest in peace. I sure love your shows on Gunsmoke, you,Kitty, Festus and the rest who appeared on Gunsmoke. ❤❤❤ I still watch everyday.
James Arness, a highly-decorated WW2 veteran, reminded me very much of my father. They were both around the same age, both large men and James portrayed law enforcement and my father was a Chicago cop. I was in awe of both men! BTW...Gunsmoke was my late father's favorite show so I believe he identified with James Arness. RIP dad and James!
WONDERFUL TRIBUTE. LOVED JAMES ARNESS IN GUNSMOKE!!! I STILL WATCH THE RERUNS EVERY NIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU JAMES IN HEAVEN. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 P.S. wish the guy in blue shirt would have moved out of of the way of the camerman.😬😬😬😬
I almost cried.. One day I'm going to leave VA to see that statue!!
Why didn't the camera person get in front of the idiot in the blue shirt.
Well deserved for the great man. The actor James Arness always walked tall.Thank You to John Wayne for requesting James to take the role of Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke".
Still love watching Gunsmoke reruns today in 2021.
Beautiful statue..for a great actor!
Well deserved
CBS is controlled by a bunch of anti gun liberals. They don't care what we think. This is why we have to honor Gunsmoke ourselves.
Yes, so true.
I was fortunate to meet the Duke and Jim Arness when I was kid , Both great guys and friends to this day.
Where is this statue and museum located at,i'd love to see all this.
I watched the first episode of Gunsmoke with my mom when I was a kid and have been a loyal fan since. I've seen them all, and have the DVD set.
you can mail me all of your DVDs of gunsmoke ,lol
Me too😀
It was the best TV Show ever, and James Arness was the reason.
They have festus in Clovis CA
Best ever!