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I get the feeling that TV was not meant for John Wayne.

He wasa larger than life figure (an image Hollywood & maybe he himself created) and being up on the big screen is where he belonged.

Arness's appeal as Marshall Dillon was something he made happen by imersing himself in that role. At first most tuned in because he was complimented by Wayne himself but after that it was up to Arness.

I think what John Wayne would have done would have been the same type he played in the movies.
That plays better on the big screen and I don't see Wayne sitting still for 20 years of playing the same guy.

A belated RIP for Mr. Arness.