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‘Gunsmoke’s‘ Marshal Dillon, 88, RIP

** FILE ** This 1956 file photo shows actors Dennis Weaver, left, as the slow-witted deputy Chester and James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillon, are shown in a scene from CBS' TV classic western
By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com(509) 319-0354
** FILE ** This 1956 file photo shows actors Dennis Weaver, left, as the slow-witted deputy Chester and James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillon, are shown in a scene from CBS' TV classic western
** FILE ** This 1956 file photo shows actors Dennis Weaver, left, as the slow-witted deputy Chester and James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillon, are shown in a scene from CBS' TV classic western "Gunsmoke" in 1956. Weaver died of complications from cancer on Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at his home in Ridgway, in southwestern Colorado, publicist Julian Myers said. The actor was 81. (Associated Press)

This 1956 file photo shows actors Dennis Weaver, left, as the slow-witted deputy Chester and James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillon, are shown in a scene from CBS’ TV classic western “Gunsmoke” in 1956.  CBS spokesman Chris Ender says Arness died Friday of natural causes. He was 88. Los Angeles Times story here. (AP Photo/CBS-TV, file)

Question: Which old western show or character was your favorite?

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