Weaver's two most famous roles were as Marshal Matt Dillon's deputy Chester Goode on the western Gunsmoke and as Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud on the police drama McCloud. He starred in the 1971 television film Duel, the first film of director Steven Spielberg.

2020年3月31日 · What happened to Chester on 'Gunsmoke'? Actor Dennis Weaver (who played TV Chester) decided to exit the series after nine seasons to pursue other opportunities. His last episode, titled "Bently," saw Chester leave Dodge City, Kan. to find a murderer following a suspicious deathbed confession.

2022年3月19日 · Dennis Weaver stepped away from his role as Chester on "Gunsmoke" almost midway through the show's 20-season run. Why did he really leave the beloved Western?

2020年7月8日 · Chester from 'Gunsmoke' is known as the comic relief of the classic western show, but why exactly does this sidekick walk with a limp?

The role of Chester Goode was played by Parley Baer on radio, and then by Dennis Weaver on television. Chester's character had no surname until Baer ad libbed "Proudfoot" during an early...

In the early days of Gunsmoke, Chester Goode won over audiences everywhere with his kind nature, sweet serenades, love of coffee, and comic relief. As one of the most adored characters on the show, the actor who brought him to life, Dennis Weaver, even won a Supporting Actor Emmy for the role.

2023年7月16日 · From why Dennis Weaver left Gunsmoke to how the show handled Chester’s departure, we’ll explore everything you need to know about what happened to this iconic character. So sit back and get ready to dive into the world of …

Here’s the painfully simple reason why Dennis Weaver, Sheriff Matt Dillon’s deputy Chester on Gunsmoke, left the show.