'Gunsmoke' was a very popular western seriesTHESE cast members are still alive todayThe show ran from 1955 to 1975 Saddle up, Western fans! It's time to take a nostalgic ride back to the dusty streets ...

When big-screen legend Bette Davis rode into Dodge City for a small-screen guest appearance on Gunsmoke, it was destined to be memorable, not just for audiences, but for the cast behind the scenes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Matt Dillon/James Arness is comfort food for viewers,” he explains. “And not just for the older demographic who grew up on it.