The late James Arness penned one of McFarland’s all-time bestsellers. The autobiography of the World War II vet and television icon, originally published in its library edition on September 11, 2001, is coming to paperback soon.
There are many personal revelations of interacting with some of the Gunsmoke family ensemble, such as Miss Kitty, Doc and Festus. His own work as a producer is covered. Throughout are rare, previously unpublished photographs from the author’s personal collection. Appendices include comments by show biz colleagues and fellow Gunsmoke alumni, and a sampling of letters received from his legions of fans. Actor and fellow Gunsmoke performer Burt Reynolds has written a foreword to the book.
