One of my all-time favorites is gone. When I wrote about his series THE MACAHANS and HOW THE WEST WAS WON a few weeks ago, it didn't even occur to me that he might not be around much longer. James Arness just always seemed indestructible to me. Rest in peace.
As I've already said elsewhere, he was a role model for me. Like some other lawmen, both real and fictional, Matt Dillon had an intelligent reserve that saw a flawed world and yet kept at the job of making a difference. You need someone like that around to keep from losing faith.
I loved GUNSMOKE, but also liked his role in THEM! He was recognizable there as opposed to THE THING, also a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI feel a sadness. He was a big favorite of mine as a kid.
ReplyDeleteAs I've already said elsewhere, he was a role model for me. Like some other lawmen, both real and fictional, Matt Dillon had an intelligent reserve that saw a flawed world and yet kept at the job of making a difference. You need someone like that around to keep from losing faith.
ReplyDeleteSad news. Another Western icon and underappreciated actor gone. He will be missed ... but not forgotten.
ReplyDeleteIndestructible is just how he seemed. So sad that he wasn't.
ReplyDeleteOh lord, the guy was a fixture in lots of my favorite old westerns .. RIP
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