Cattle rustlers, bandits, Apache warriors, ruthless killers—none of them can keep good Marshal Matt Dillon down—even if he is retired. Twelve years after the Gunsmoke series ended, James Arness returned as the beloved marshal to star in five riveting TV movies. If we could, we’d rank them all No. 1. But we can’t.
So, here’s our list. How would you rate your favorites?
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About the Author
Native New Yorker, Darlene Cah is a writer, actor/improvisor, and digital content specialist based in North Carolina. Her short stories have appeared in Smokelong Quarterly, Red Earth Review, Have a NYC (Anthology), Referential Magazine, and other journals. Fiction awards include Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition, Emrys Fiction Prize, Semifinalist ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Contest, and more. Advertising awards include Finalist Media Post Awards for email, Honorable Mention Clios, One Shows, and Andys (print). When not writing for INSP, you’ll find her on stage, backstage, or coaching improv for Shakespeare & Friends Theater Company. And, of course, playing fetch with her dog.
