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Reynolds played Quint Asper in Gunsmoke, but he was far from an original cast member. He didn’t join the Western television phenomenon until season 8 episode 3, titled “Quint Asper Comes Home.” The ...

Gunsmoke actor Burt Reynolds worked hard for his prominent acting career. However, he certainly had to make some difficult decisions early on between feature films and television. Reynolds earned an ...

Gunsmoke aired its series finale on March 31, 1975, and decades later, fans still don't want to get out of Dodge. The Emmy-winning Western, based on the eponymous radio show, premiered on CBS on Sept.

Six tribute episodes starring Reynolds will air Monday, September 10, through Saturday, September 15, from 1 PM –2 PM ET/PT. It will begin with the first Gunsmoke episode that introduces his character ...

Legendary actor Burt Reynolds died on Thursday at the age of 82 following a long Hollywood career, which began in 1958. One of his early roles was on the legendary TV Western Gunsmoke. He joined the ...

The Emmy-winning Western, based on the eponymous radio show, premiered on CBS on Sept. 10, 1955, and offered a gritty, grounded portrayal of frontier life. The series ran for 20 seasons and remains ...