The Gunsmoke Chronicles: A New History of Television's Greatest Western (Hardback)

The Gunsmoke Chronicles: A New History of Television's Greatest Western (Hardback)
Author: David R. Greenland
Publisher: BearManor Media
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2015-10-02
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781593938765

This is the HARDBACK version. The Gunsmoke Chronicles: A New History of Television's Greatest Western by David R. Greenland is a detailed account of the long-running classic containing information not found in previous books about the series, including an excerpt from Dennis Weaver's Gunsmoke-era resume contributed by the late Mr. Weaver. In addition to a season-by-season chronology, there are nearly 100 photographs, updated biographies, an extensive episode guide (airdates, cast listings, writers, directors, notes of interest), three indexes and interviews with guest stars Morgan Woodward, Jeremy Slate and Peggy Rea. About the Author: David R. Greenland has been writing professionally for over 40 years and is the author of Bonanza: A Viewer's Guide to the TV Legend (foreword by creator/executive producer David Dortort) and Rawhide: A History of Television's Longest Cattle Drive (foreword by series regular Charles Gray), both published by BearManor Media.

The Gunsmoke Chronicles

The Gunsmoke Chronicles
Author: David R. Greenland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2013-08
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781593937331

The Gunsmoke Chronicles: A New History of Television's Greatest Western by David R. Greenland is a detailed account of the long-running classic containing information not found in previous books about the series, including an excerpt from Dennis Weaver's Gunsmoke-era resume contributed by the late Mr. Weaver. In addition to a season-by-season chronology, there are nearly 100 photographs, updated biographies, an extensive episode guide (airdates, cast listings, writers, directors, notes of interest), three indexes and interviews with guest stars Morgan Woodward, Jeremy Slate and Peggy Rea. About the Author: David R. Greenland has been writing professionally for over 40 years and is the author of Bonanza: A Viewer's Guide to the TV Legend (foreword by creator/executive producer David Dortort) and Rawhide: A History of Television's Longest Cattle Drive (foreword by series regular Charles Gray), both published by BearManor Media.

James Arness

James Arness
Author: James Arness
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2016-10-05
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786487380

James Arness gives the full story on his early years, his family, his military career and his film work in Hollywood, including appearances in the cult-favorite science fiction movies Them! and The Thing. He had a very long run on television's Gunsmoke and a role in the miniseries How The West Was Won. His post-theatrical period is also covered. This is a republication in paperback of the 2001 edition--the long anticipated account of one of the icons of 20th-century television. He offers many anecdotes of interacting with the Gunsmoke family, such as Miss Kitty, Doc and Festus. His own work as a producer is covered. Throughout are previously unpublished photographs from the author's collection. Appendices include comments by show biz colleagues and Gunsmoke alumni, and a sampling of letters received from his fans. Actor and fellow Gunsmoke performer Burt Reynolds has written a foreword to the book.

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke
Author: Ben Costello
Publisher: Five Star Publishing (MI)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Gunsmoke (Television program)
ISBN: 9781589850149

A celebration of the long-running western television program includes production histories, cast information, interviews, summaries of each episode, and numerous photographs.

Rawhide a History of Television's Longest Cattle Drive

Rawhide a History of Television's Longest Cattle Drive
Author: David R. Greenland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2011-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781593936273

Head 'em up, move 'em out! Saddle up for the first full-length account of one of the most authentic and enduring western series in television history: Rawhide! Including: * Foreword by Charles Gray * Cast biographies * Production details * Summaries of all 217 episodes with broadcast dates, directors, writers and guest stars * 49 photographs * Interview with frequent guest star Gregory Walcott * Full index

"Perfectly" Amanda

Author: Beckey Burgoyne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781589851634

Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty: To Dodge and Beyond is the biography of Amanda Blake, who portrayed Kitty Russell on television's Gunsmoke for nearly 20 years, as told by Beckey Burgoyne, an elementary school teacher and an avid Miss Kitty fan. Full of tales of travel and adventure, as well as heartwarming stories of Blake's devotion to a wide variety of charities, there is something in Perfectly Amanda for everyone -- young or old, male or female.

Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone

Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone
Author: Stewart T. Stanyard
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2007
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1550227440

A visually stunning backstage glimpse through time and space into the history and making of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone. This is an invitation to explore a portion of the show's archives: over 300 original behind-the-scenes production stills taken during filming, accompanied by insightful captions, rare documents and interviews with 40 producers, directors, writers and actors who worked on the series including Bill Murray and Earl Hammer, Jr. With a foreword by Neil Gaiman.

Real Vintage Maverick

Real Vintage Maverick
Author: Marie Ferrarella
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373656920

Thunder Canyon Nugget Found: One genuine cowboy, in need of a cowgirl Folks in Thunder Canyon all remember the broad-shouldered, blond cowpoke with the green eyes and somber expression. We haven't seen Cody Overton smile much in the years since he lost his wife. But there's been a strange discovery inside Catherine Clifton's new secondhand boutique, Real Vintage Cowboy. Rumor has it that the eldest Clifton sister has found Cody Overton's heart Is it true that cutie Catherine has put the spring back in Cody's boot-scootin' step? Stay tuned, smart shoppers, and find out whether Catherine and Cody can seal the deal--and what other surprises the sassy shopkeeper might have in store

According to Festus

According to Festus
Author: Richard L. Hamilton
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-15
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781534713970

A collection of sayings by Festus Haggen, a character on the TV series Gunsmoke, with links to Biblical proverbs and Bible references.