Who played Bessie in Gunsmoke episode?

“Gunsmoke” The Angry Land (TV Episode 1975) – Eileen McDonough as Bessie – IMDb.

Who played Carol on Gunsmoke?

Matt Dillon (James Arness) and Cara (Jorja Curtright) talk about St Louis “busting at the seams” (referring to it being so big).

Who played Effie on Gunsmoke?

Sue Randall: Effie, Laura.

Who played Molly on Gunsmoke?

Betty Hutton: Molly McConnell.

What guest star made the most appearances on Gunsmoke?

But not of them crossed paths with Matt Dillon quite as much as Morgan Woodward. Woodward, whose mustachioed face illustrated the “Dirty Half-Dozen” article, guest-starred on Gunsmoke more than any other actor — 19 times, typically as the bad guy.

Who turned down the lead in Gunsmoke?

The actor was 32 when friend John Wayne declined the lead role in “Gunsmoke” and recommended Arness instead. Afraid of being typecast, Arness initially rejected it. “Go ahead and take it, Jim,” Wayne urged him.