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Chester Goode, Matt Dillion's friend and deputy for the first nine years (1955-64) of the TV version of Gunsmoke was given the limp and "twangy" accent by the actor Dennis Weaver. In the radio version, he was Chester Wesley Proudfoot and he had no limp. The right leg was the stiff one, and Dennis Weaver did not wear a brace to make him remember how to walk. In an interview Weaver stated that he took yoga classes to be able to move that way. No reason was ever stated in the script for the bum leg, but Chester had been in the cavalry and had been a cattle driver in Texas.
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What happened to Justin Bieber's leg when he had a leg brace because in a few youtube videoes from a few years back he had a leg brace on so what happened to his leg if anyone knows provide details?
he triped on somthin on stag and brock his leg or how ever i want to say it
Why does chester of gunsmoke never wear a gun?
Chester's personality didn't require it
Did chester on gunsmoke have something on his leg to keep it straight?
no just kept it straight,
How did chester keep his leg stiff on gunsmoke?
Dennis Weaver simply did it - he refused to wear any kind of device on the leg in fear that if he were to fall from a horse or something the leg could be injured if he couldn't bend it. He had an amazing concentration to walk like that the whole time he was on camera. He did say once that it took a while after he left Gunsmoke to not automatically limp whenever the director said "action".
Why did Chester limp in his role in Gunsmoke?
According to Dennis Weaver, the late actor who played the role of Chester Goode, the producers of the show wanted him to develop a disability to explain why Chester never carried a gun and had a nonviolent attitude. Weaver showed up to the first day of shooting and demonstrated the now famous limp, without any explanation as to why or how Chester got it. The producers loved it and from the beginning of the series, Chester limped, though on occasion Weaver would forget and limp with the wrong leg.
What kind of brace did Wilma Rudolph wear?
Wilma Rudolph's brace was on her left leg.
If you had a leg brace would you need crutches?
yes... a leg brace is like a cast
What is the medical term meaning a brace that is worn to improve the function of a leg?
A leg orthosis is the general term for a brace used to improve the leg's function.
Who can use a used metal leg brace?
Huh, I don't get ya!=Anyone can use a metal leg brace, it's best to check with doctors first,==If you permately wear a brace or you need to get a brace (doctors order) there is nothing wrong with a 2nd hand one as long as it's in good condition==good luck!=
Which leg is the correct leg chester limped on?
His right leg was the stiff leg
How long should you keep on a brace if you broke your leg in the 1800's?
The length of time you need to wear a leg brace all depends on what your doctor told you. Regardless of what your doctor says, I'm assuming they'd be pretty amazed that you're still existing after having broken your leg in the 1800s, seeing as it was over a century ago.
A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint?
A leg orthosis is the medical term for a leg brace. It is an external device that modifies the structure and function of a leg. A splint is a rigid device that is used to prevent motion of a joint or of a fractured bone.
How can you get a foot brace and crutches?
by breaking you leg/ anklex
What happened to Justin Bieber's leg when he had a leg brace because in a few youtube videoes from a few years back he had a leg brace on so what happened to his leg if anyone knows provide details?
he triped on somthin on stag and brock his leg or how ever i want to say it
Should you swim if your brace has broken?
It depends on the brace if it's the neck brace then no , cause you might brake your neck again. If it's the leg than no again but if it's the brace on your teeth then yes.
What will you wear on your arm if you break your arm?
you will wear a cast or a brace
Can Shailene Woodley show the pregnancy brace?
Shailene Woodley does not wear a pregnancy brace, therefore she can not show it. Shailene did have to wear a pregnancy brace for her role in The Secret Life of the American Girl.
