How did Festus leave Gunsmoke? Ken Curtis played him for close to 300 episodes — and then never once appeared in the TV movies
How did Festus leave Gunsmoke? Ken Curtis played him for close to 300 episodes — and then never once appeared in the TV movies
Ken Curtis played Festus Haggen for 11 years and 304 episodes of Gunsmoke, then sat out every one of the five reunion films CBS made between 1987 and 1994. Here's how the series actually ended for him, and what kept him out of the movies.
Why is Alfred fat in Batman: Caped Crusader? He's not the only one redrawn — look closely at Catwoman and Batman too
Why is Alfred fat in Batman: Caped Crusader? He's not the only one redrawn — look closely at Catwoman and Batman too
Batman: Caped Crusader landed on Prime Video on 1 August 2024 with a butler nobody recognised. Jason Watkins voices an Alfred who is squat, round, and clean-shaven — no silver fox, no lean ex-SAS frame.
5 Disney live-action remakes fans wish stayed animated, including the 2026 Moana
5 Disney live-action remakes fans wish stayed animated, including the 2026 Moana
With Moana’s live-action debut landing July 10, we dug through Rotten Tomatoes to rank Disney’s five worst remakes — and yes, Moana makes the cut.
The Definitive Odyssey Movie Landed 26 Years Before Christopher Nolan’s Epic
The Definitive Odyssey Movie Landed 26 Years Before Christopher Nolan’s Epic
If you’re hyped for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in July 2026, cue up the two-decade-old must-watch that quietly wrote the playbook for what’s coming.
The Addictive Netflix Sci-Fi Series You'll Finish in One Sitting
The Addictive Netflix Sci-Fi Series You'll Finish in One Sitting
Stephen Graham anchors a crackling UK miniseries that fires off a whiplash twist in every one of its eight episodes.
Why Hitchcock Walked Away from Cary Grant’s Final Demand
Why Hitchcock Walked Away from Cary Grant’s Final Demand
Alfred Hitchcock and Cary Grant’s celebrated partnership hit an unexpected snag when a bold financial request brought their collaboration to a sudden halt. Discover what really happened behind the scenes.
Steven Spielberg’s Struggle With Comedy: The 1941 Dilemma
Steven Spielberg’s Struggle With Comedy: The 1941 Dilemma
Steven Spielberg opens up about the emotional and creative challenges he faced directing the comedy film 1941, admitting it was not a natural fit for his talents.
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