James Arness

Here it is, the year 2025. I'm 77 years old and watch GUNSMOKE every night before bedtime. So, I was just a little thing when the show aired. Matt Dillon and all the regular characters on the show still mean a lot to me. Yes, James Aurness was an example to me of what a good man stood for. I had lost my own father when I was only 15 months old (a good man by all accounts) and my mom married a not so good man when I was 9. This man, on and off screen, to me, stood for what was right. God bless.

James Arness was one of the finest actors. I have been a fan forever. Still watch Gunsmoke every day. So handsome and real.

Well what can I say bout u Mr Arness u r a legend 1 was born n 74 and I never heard of gunsmoke till I got older but. There’s nothing like vegging at the end of the day and watching u on gunsmoke one thing that sticks out in my head is at the beginning of the show it shows u standing there n it shows u from the back n i always say u and them saggy britches I love ur show ur the best ur right up there with john Wayne im actually watching u now rest in peace “Matthew”

I love james arness in Gunsmoke and how the west was won. He is and always be my hero.

I will miss he on TV. May God bless him and his Family and I'm a Fan.

He was the best!!

I'm streaming Gunsmoke with 24/7 and I have run into a couple that I somehow missed years ago and loved them ! You are missed and loved by all us fans please say hello to my son Rusty and tell him I love and miss him so much

I think that through the years that i watched Gunsmoke from the beginning to the end of this series that James Arness was the most brilliant and wonderful actors of the western era in movies and television. I miss watching this man in Gunsmoke and wish that he was still with all of his fans. He will be missed by millions of western fans. Rest in peace Big Jim.

I was too young to watch Gunsmoke black and white episodes and only got to watch some of the color ones. I rediscovered Gunsmoke thanks to some tv channels. I am now addicted and watch whenever I can. I ended up buying you autobiography I loved your character of Matt Dillon and what he stood for. After reading your book I have so much more respect for you. You were such an amazing man I wish I could have met you. May you RIP. Thank you for all you have given us. Say hello to my husband for me. He will be the one asking you a million questions.

As we remember our military in 2014, we include you and thank you for your unselfish service to our country. On this day many yrs God gifted the world with a man as special as you and you gave urself to the TV world, never to be forgotten.
RIP BIG JIM ❤

Matt Dillon has aged well over the decades. The character that James Arness created is still relevant. I'm an old lady now but James Arness is still my favorite actor and I still watch Gunsmoke every day. RIP Mr Arness

You have been my hero for over 60 years. I started watching Gunsmoke as a child and continue even to this day. I knew when I was young if I ever had a son, his name would be Matt, and I got that wish. The world needs more James Arness's and Marshall Dillons. You set an example,both personally and professionally, of an honorable man.

...And that "one Marshall" was you, Jim Arness, aka as Marshall Matt Dillon, Dodge City. (circa- all my life so far) 72yrs!

There was only one Marshal

He was a great part of my life, my dad started watching him when i was just a kid, we would get right in the middle of a show and dad would make us go to bed, but later I watched Gun Smoke every time I could James became my Idol..I Loved him remined me of my husband tall and handsome, to me he was the best,

James touched so many lives in many ways even today. Wish I had the pleasure of meeting him. Thank you for serving our country and for all the wonderful things you have done to help others. Another thank you for the great memories of seeing you on screen

Well l, you mad it. 100 yrs you've been around in way or another. You've been the most missed television actor in America! Thanks so much for entertaining us all on Gunsmoke. I'll be watching out for you on tv "Gunsmoke" that is. Rip Matt

RIP

With the upcoming anniversary of your homecoming, I'd just like to tell you, Jim Arness, that you're more alive today in our hearts and home than ever before. We always choose to watch Gunsmoke over any other show or movie on television. You always displayed fairness and equality as Dodge City's Marshall. There will never be another Matt Dillion and you will forever live on. I can see you, Doc, Chester, Festus, Ms. Kitty, Sam and Quinn sitting around the table in Heaven reminiscing about the Gunsmoke days. Miss you all! Thank you for for all you've contributed. It will never be forgotten or go unnoticed.

To me he was Matt Dillon! He was a wonderful person! Excellent actor! I watch Gunsmoke everyday...all day long, as I have every station and time down to the minute! Very nice and honest man! Everyone will miss him! Thank You for a great show!

He was, and is, my hero. He touched my life in a positive way for many, many years. Rest in peace angel.

I watched every show with my family growing up. I still watch you today. You were a great actor, I loved it when you would be looking at someone, just rock back a little on your heels and say uh huh ! That's what I remember most about you, plus I wanted to marry you when I grew up! Keep on riding marshall Dillion !

I love his work

Your impact on American culture and morality, James Arness, cannot be overstated. Dillon inevitably did the right thing, no matter how difficult, as did his Gunsmoke cohorts. It is a shame we seldom see such revered, engertaining, and solid role models for young people in 2021. It's just possible Gunsmoke contributed strongly to holding our families and young people to the right path up until 1975 (series' end) and well beyond. Today, such characters w clarity of ethical thought are seldom at the forefront of entertainment programming. You made a very big difference in our country's overall fiber as well as making a huge contribution to entertainment and interest in the 1800's wild west. When you really look at it, few actors have accomplished more. Rest in peace and thank you. We still watch your show frequently, and probably will for a while.

Been watching this man for 66 yrs and still watching. Thank God for good tv and reruns!!
RIP Mr Dillon

RIP, Matt Dillon you will never be forgotten. Not a day goes by we don't watch at least 3 episodes of Gunsmoke. You were a gentle giant who always fought for fairness. Wished we had more Marshall's like you. You, sir, set the bar high. ❤

In Loving Memory of James Arness

Even today he is my hero, he p.ayed Matt Dillon so well.

There's nothing like Marshall Matt Dillon! Gunsmoke is the best show then and now! RIP James Arness.

James Arness was my very first crush...total puppy love! I was born in 1963 and watched Gunsmoke throughout my childhood, entranced with Marshal Dillon, Miss Kitty, Chester, Doc and Festus! I watch Gunsmoke reruns today, at age 57 and they are still just as engaging and entertaining...and I think I still have a crush on Marshal Dillon..what a fine specimen of a man! RIP, James Arness...and thanks for the memories!

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I watch Gunsmoke everyday I like James Arness

I am 58 from Wichita Ks,i watch gunsmoke all the time.James Arness is a true American legend.

I worked at LAX in the gift shop and tried to keep up with Mr. Arness walking out to the gates where I worked in Duty free. He was dress with deck shoes and khaki pants and the beat was not a cowboy hat but beach hat. The memory will always be with me. I still watch your movies and think about you. God bless your family and comfort them still now.

It's 2021 and every night I watch the old black and white Gunsmoke episodes. and love them. I was born in 1942 and grew up on Gunsmoke . I was in love with Matt Dillon.

RIP my love

John Wayne knew dignity, class and integrity when he suggested you play Marshal Matt Dillon and you did so with honor. I have most of your "Gunsmoke" series & movies recorded so that l can enjoy the childhood memories again. Rest in Peace.

As a younger woman I was very impressed bij James Arness in the tvseries How the West was won, which in Holland could be seen. I missed not a single part of it.

Thank you “Marshall Dillion” I still enjoy all the Gunsmoke episodes. You were a wonderful actor. May God Bless you for bringing such happiness to your fans.

Thank you, James for all the good years on Gunsmoke. I watched it with my dad. We always had to get the chores done so we could see it. Now it watch it with my wife. Thanks for the great memories for a clean show. Mike

He was part of my life growing up watching all the old westerns with my family! My mother and I would watch Gunsmoke every Monday night while my daddy was in the road. He was a truck driver. He was also one of my two favorite cowboys that I loved. I went to Dodge City, Kansas in August of 2018 and saw the statue of him! Loved it!

You're one of the best actors there ever was. You live on each day in film. You topped Gunsmoke with How The West Was Won. One of the best shows still on television today and its 2020. Warmly from a huge fan. Thank you. ❤

I'm in my 80's and can't accept the loss of Jim, one of a kind,he made everyone's day on Gundmoke.

Carry on James

Thank you for all the good years of clean TV you were the best Marshal Matt Dillon love every show .. RIP

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Godspeed James, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Rest James, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

He was loved by many

(We need law enforcement like Him today in Natchez,Mississippi.)

It sorrows us to hear of his death.
Great actor and real life everyday person.
He is missed....

Rip Matt Dillon one of the old west classic shows gunsmoke my favorite of all times I liked the blk&white the most doc adams festus & quint miss kitty & chester Goode!!!

Yes I've been watching gunsmoke since a was 10yrs old over the yrs even today!;