Ken (Festus) Curtis

Remembering Festus on Gunsmoke. Actor, Singer and Songwriter.

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[curleyb3]

Thanks for your comment. Yes I saw a video of him singing on YouTube. If I can copy it I will send it to you. If you type his name on Youtube, you may see find it.

[Phillip72471]

this just aint right dont you see that just meeses up my image of festus NOOOOOOOOOO I cant listen

[curleyb3]

Thank you Phillip for your Comment. I know what you mean. He has a beautiful voice.

[moxy1916]

was Ken Curtis in the Searchers. I might be wrong but im sure it was him

[curleyb3]

Yes Ken Curtis was in the searchers.

[cindyshealed]

I saw Ken Curtis perform his joking routine and sing at a couple of State Fair Rodeos as a kid...would've been the early to mid 1970s. Then, was thrilled to see him again in the short lived "The Yellow Rose" in the early 80s.

[curleyb3]

Thank you for your comment on Ken Curtis. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but had the pleasure of meeting the Original Sons of The Pioneers. I would accept any photos you may have of Ken for more Videos.

[bosselbi]

Germany loves Festus !!!

[cbednar74]

Thanks for posting this! Ken "Festus" Curtis had an Amazingly Unbelievable Voice!!!! May He RIP!!!!!!

[IwontConform]

i always got a chuckle out of ken curtis`s portrayal of festus.I just heard another festus original the other night on gunsmoke.Some troublemaker(always)was in town and called festus "feisty",ole festus says "i`m feisty enough to climb mat frame a yores an bust out ever rung on the way down" lol

[tarnsand]

Ken Curtis was married to famous director John Ford's daughter. Ken was a very under-rated actor/singer/songwriter who was incredibly handsome in younger years. He played many dramatic roles as well as comedy/dramas with actors/friends such as John Wayne, Ward Bond,Maureen O'Hara. He was priceless as Festus; a role which can never be duplicated. We treasure you Ken Curtis:)

[available1731]

Ken Curtis (Festus) was not only a good actor,but a very good singer. (Joe G.)

[BrooklynboyinSC]

I cannot believe they never had Ken Curtis sing on Gunsmoke. What a talented singer he was!

[formeyousee]

Wut in tarnations is this here mess? This'in ain't no Festus! Wut ta hickory hickens this world a comin' to?

[Lrdvltr]

Festus and Chester were the best.

[NicooJuan]

HOLA SOS NUESTRO IDOLO .SERGIO DE ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES

[RogerHWerner]

BTW Ken Curtis was part of John Ford's 'Stock Company.' He was in Rio Grande, The Quiet Man, Mr. Roberts, The Wings of Eagles, The Horse Soldiers, The Alamo, and Cheyenne Autumn...all Ford productions plus many other films. He's best known for Gunsmoke but really he was in life completely unlike Festus.

[mjp2501]

When you listen to Ken Curtis on Gunsmoke doing his Festus Hagen character, you would think it impossible for him to have a beautiful singing voice. But he was a quality singer long before he was "Festus". I love Ken's rendition of Tumbling Tumbleweeds. God rest his soul for all of eternity.

Ken Curtis 1916-1991

[Trapar137]

Good one! What a talented man.