james arness obit

Marshall Dillon Dead at 88
Marshall Dillon Dead at 88
Marshall Dillon Dead at 88
James Arness Dead At 88 On Saturday, September 10, 1955 a new show made it's debut on CBS. The premier was such a big event that it was decided that John Wayne ( who was asked to play the lead role but declined) should introduce it.   Every Saturday night for many years to follow, families gathered in the silver-grey glow of their sets and watched as Marshall Dillon fought bad guys and dealt with