Does Chester on Gunsmoke really have a limp?

Dennis Weaver came up with Chester’s limp He was told to distinguish his character from Dillon, so he decided that a limp would be a unique character trait to make Chester stand out. He ended up regretting this decision because it can’t be that easy limping week after week.

What happened to the Chester character on Gunsmoke?

Actor Dennis Weaver, who played Chester, wanted to pursue other opportunities. He had been on the show since the beginning. But he decided to leave during Season Nine. Production brought in actor Ken Curtis as Festus to replace the character.

How did Chester hurt his leg on Gunsmoke?

That was a beautiful illustration of comeuppance. If you watch these early episodes you’ll see the character Chester Goode. Chester had a stiff-legged limp from a wound in the War Between the State. Dennis Weaver owned that role.

How long did Chester play on Gunsmoke?

nine

Where is Gunsmoke filmed at?

There were 635 episodes and many of the outdoor scenes for this show were shot in Johnson Canyon near Kanab, Utah. The setting of Gunsmoke is Dodge City, Kansas during the 1870’s. A replica of the Hollywood set was created just three miles outside of Kanab.

What was the saloon called in Gunsmoke?

Long Branch Saloon

Who owned the Long Branch on Gunsmoke?

Did James Arness have stunt double?

Ben Bates, who served as the stunt double for James Arness, the star of Gunsmoke, for more than 25 years, died Oct. 4 in Sun City, Calif., his family announced. He was 84. Later, he served two terms as president of the Junior Rodeo Association of California.

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