The news of James Arness’ death triggered a number of happy memories, only a few of them associated with his signature role, as the square-jawed marshal Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke.” Famously recommended ...

On Gunsmoke, everyone knew that Marshal Matt Dillon kept the peace and Miss Kitty ran the Long Branch Saloon — but there was another Dodge City resident who fans came to love: Sam Noonan, the ...