Ken Curtis Quotes

We did some jumping at the start of the show. We went out without telling anyone – and the studio liked to kill us. They were threatened with cancellation of their production insurance.

The scenes in the show were filmed with a crew of really excellent stunt jumpers, but we had the feel of the parachutes, so we could be more realistic in the roles.

I’ve thought about doing other dramatic roles besides westerns, but I grew up in the West and I know the West.

I’m really proud of Gunsmoke. We put on a good show every week – one that families could all watch together without offending anyone.

I’d stop in the middle of a gun fight and sing a song.

I wouldn’t care if they tattoo Festus all over. He’s been good to me.