Ken Curtis: Of Fields, Ford and Festus
I am old enough to remember Ken Curtis (1916-1991) as the kooky comic relief on Gunsmoke, as Matt Dillon's deputy sidekick Festus. It's rewarding to learn that he has a rich show biz pedigree, as well as bona fides that practically make him something like western royalty. Born Curtis Wain Gates, he was the son […]