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Before he appeared on Gunsmoke as Thad Greenwood, Roger Ewing was a superfan of the television series
"I watched it every Saturday night," said Ewing.
Starring in Gunsmoke was more than an aspiration for Roger Ewing. During an interview with the Alameda Times-Star, Ewing confessed that as a young man, he was an avid fan of the television series.
"I watched it every Saturday night," said Ewing. "Golly, I never thought that seven years later I'd be on the show. Why, I didn't even have any ideas about being an actor."
Years later, Ewing would take on the role of Thad Greenwood and star in two seasons of the hit series. What began as a brief appearance quickly turned into a lengthy opportunity for the promising actor. Ewing approached his role as a learning opportunity, using his time on Gunsmoke to improve his technique.
"The role wasn't much at first because I couldn't do too much. Now I think the strength of the role has been my growth as an actor."
However, Ewing's career in television wasn't the first time he climbed into the Gunsmoke saddle. In addition to being a fan of the series, Ewing also confessed that he took part in a Gunsmoke-centric performance at his high school.
"I've never mentioned this before, but in my senior year at high school, our class staged a variety show, the topper of which was a satire on Gunsmoke," said the actor. "The smallest boy in class was cast as Matt Dillon, and I played Chester. It turned out to be a riot."
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