Back
to Books and Publications
Summary
James
Arness gives a full account of his early years, his family, his military career,
his film work in Hollywood which included appearances in the cult-favorite science
fiction movies Them! and The Thing. He also talks about his 20 years on Gunsmoke,
his role in the highly popular television miniseries How The West Was Won, and
his life after television. Jim talks about life on the Gunsmoke set, working with
Miss. Kitty, Doc and Festus, as well as the many famous guest stars. Throughout
are rare, previously unpublished photographs from Jim’s personal collection. Appendices
include comments by show biz colleagues and fellow Gunsmoke alumni, and a sampling
of letters received from his legions of fans. Actor and fellow Gunsmoke performer
Burt Reynolds has written a foreword to the book.
Back
to Books and Publications
