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JAMES ARNESS
Marshal Matt Dillon
Gunsmoke (1955-1975)
Western movie legend John Wayne turned down the role of Matt Dillon, which was eventually filled by the pitch-perfect James Arness. This prolific CBS show aired more than 600 episodes and is still one of the longest running TV shows ever.
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