Tag: james arness
Luster Bayless, John Wayne’s Personal Costumer
Being an entertainer, I’m often privileged with the opportunity of meeting and befriending others in the industry, from both the stage and screen. However, there is one particular individual I met through our mutual appreciation of Hollywood Western memorabilia. His name is Luster Bayless. I had the opportunity and pleasure of paying a couple of […]
“Gunsmoke Series Gun Sells Big Thanks to B.B.!”
A particular six shooter and holster used by James Arness on Gunsmoke were featured in True West Magazine after selling big. Read about B.B.’s involvement with the gun and holster in his hometown newspaper here: Gunsmoke Gun Sells Big Thanks to B.B. B.B. Hudspeth of Guntersville holds a trouser belt worn by James Arness as Matt […]