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Title: James Arness: An Autobiography by James Arness, James E. Wise, Burt Reynolds ISBN: 0-7864-1221-6 Publisher: McFarland & Company Pub. Date: September, 2001 Format: Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.38 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Meet James Arness and Matt Dillon
Comment: I was stunned at how this book described the details of James Arness in great detail -- yet it sounded like Matt Dillon himself. I certainly got the impression that, other than all the fights and gun-fights, James Arness and the role he played, Matt Dillon, are nearly identical people.
Jim does not blow a lot of wind or brag a bit. This book is addressed directly to you, as if you were sitting in a rocking chair in the same room as Jim and were conversing. He approaches self-deprecation in many areas, but this still-alive actor invites you into his life, and the lives of the co-stars, like Miss Kitty, Newly, Doc, and last but certainly not least -- Festus (a name from the Bible, I learned from the book).
The book is not too long or short and is filled with pictures of his activities on and off stage. You also get a glimpse into some of the other actors.
How many war heroes do you know who never mention it. Right -- very few! Because of his height (6'7"), he was ordered off the landing craft first in the landing at battle of Anzio during World War II. All too often, a soldier would step into weighted-down oblivion and drown. Due to Jim's height, he was selected to go first. Later in the campaign, he received a rifle wound to his leg that is beginning to act up as Marshal Dillon matures.;-)
This is a book that you want to read, and, if you have children, have them read, or read it to them if they are young.His series remains on a twice-daily broadcast on TV LAND.
Jim and his brother lied a charmed life, and anyone can take something from this wonderful autobiography. I also strongly recommend his web site -- http://www.jamesarness.com .
Rating: 5
Summary: I love James Arness
Comment: I bought my book from the Autry Museum and it came with a dedication to me and James Arness' autograph. I grew up, like many others, watching him on Gunsmoke and loved the four characters and their interaction to each other. It is a show which will not be duplicated again. The interesting thing is that, because Matt Dillon was so straightforward and a 'man of a few words', critics said that James Arness was not that good an actor, it seemed like a simple role for him. Reading his book and watching him on Biography says different, because James Arness is not even remotely like Matt Dillon. He played the character with a great deal of talent. Gunsmoke, again, was a great show and I'm glad I grew up with it. Wish we could get some Gunsmoke shows in Canada, but I never was able to get memorabilia as a kid and nowadays, it is no different. Oh well!
Rating: 5
Summary: A great book from a member of the greatest generation...
Comment: As children, many of us admired the character. As adults, many of us can appreciate the man. It is once more time for heroes. I enjoyed reading about this one so much.
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Title: Gunsmoke: A Complete History and Analysis of the Legendary Broadcast Series With a Comprehensive Episode-By-Episode Guide to Both the Radio and Tele by Suzanne Barabas, Gabor Barabas ISBN: 0899504183 Publisher: McFarland & Company Pub. Date: April, 1990 List Price(USD): $85.00 |
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Title:Gunsmoke ASIN: 6302443172 Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox Pub. Date: 19 May, 1998 List Price(USD): $9.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $9.98 |
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Title:Gunsmoke- Return to Dodge ASIN: 6302662346 Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox Pub. Date: 10 March, 1993 List Price(USD): $29.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $29.98 |
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Title: Marshal Festus: A Novel (Gunsmoke, 3) by Gary McCarthy ISBN: 042516974X Publisher: Boulevard (Mass Market) Pub. Date: July, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title:Gunsmoke-Last Apache ASIN: 6304059639 Publisher: Anchor Bay Entertainment Pub. Date: 09 April, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $5.99 |
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