James Arness 
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Born:
1923
Died:
2011
James Arness (1923-2011): Best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon in the CBS TV series ‘Gunsmoke’ (initially titled ‘Gun Law’ in the UK). His 20-year stint in the weekly series from 1955 was further extended by TV films to span five decades.
This definitive role pervades his MAD appearances, not only in ‘Gunsmoked’ (Al Feldstein/Jack Davis, #30 1956), but also as perceived by Joe Orlando (#45 1959); George Woodbridge (#46 1959); Mort Drucker (#61 1961); Jack Davis (#152 1972); Angelo Torres (#168 1974); and more…
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Appearances of James Arness in MAD
MAD Magazine #30 • USA • 1st Edition - New York
James Arness in the movie parody ‘Gunsmoked’ (Al Feldstein/Jack Davis)
MAD Magazine #45 • USA • 1st Edition - New York
James Arness drawn by Joe Orlando
MAD Magazine #46 • USA • 1st Edition - New York
James Arness drawn by George Woodbridge
MAD Magazine #61 • USA • 1st Edition - New York
James Arness drawn by Mort Drucker
MAD Magazine #152 • USA • 1st Edition - New York
James Arness drawn by Jack Davis
MAD Magazine #168 • USA • 1st Edition - New York
James Arness drawn by Angelo Torres
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