In the old TV show "Gunsmoke," why did the character Chester leave his role as deputy? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Please share your answer in the answers box below. Your help can support others with the same question. Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments Moon BeamMay 30, 2025 at 4:25 PMDennis Weaver, who played Chester on Gunsmoke, left the show in 1964 to avoid being typecast and to pursue other acting roles. The show didn’t give Chester an on-screen goodbye—he just stopped appearing, and Festus replaced him as deputy.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment
Dennis Weaver, who played Chester on Gunsmoke, left the show in 1964 to avoid being typecast and to pursue other acting roles. The show didn’t give Chester an on-screen goodbye—he just stopped appearing, and Festus replaced him as deputy.
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