Actor Ed Begley Jr. left "Gunsmoke" after its 19th season due to the show's declining ratings and his desire to pursue other opportunities. His character, Quint Asper, was a blacksmith and part-Native American, and Begley felt it was time to move on as the series was shifting in focus. Additionally, he sought to explore different roles and projects that would allow for more creative expression.
Burt Reynolds as "Quint" appeared in the Gunsmoke series fifty times .
Yes
Quint Asper, played by Burt Reynolds, left the television series "Gunsmoke" after its 10th season, specifically at the end of the 1964-1965 season. His character was written out to allow Reynolds to pursue other opportunities, including a film career. Quint's departure marked the end of his role in the series, which had a long run from 1955 to 1975.
Gunsmoke - 1955 Quint Asper Comes Home - 8.3 was released on: USA: 29 September 1962
Gunsmoke - 1955 Unmarked Grave 1-38 was released on: USA: 18 August 1956
Burt Reynolds as "Quint" appeared in the Gunsmoke series fifty times .
Yes
Quint Asper, played by Burt Reynolds, left the television series "Gunsmoke" after its 10th season, specifically at the end of the 1964-1965 season. His character was written out to allow Reynolds to pursue other opportunities, including a film career. Quint's departure marked the end of his role in the series, which had a long run from 1955 to 1975.
Gunsmoke - 1955 Quint's Indian 8-25 was released on: USA: 2 March 1963
Gunsmoke - 1955 Quint Asper Comes Home - 8.3 was released on: USA: 29 September 1962
Gunsmoke - 1955 Quint Asper Comes Home 8-3 was released on: USA: 29 September 1962
Not sure about the first name but he played Quint, the half Native American blacksmith. Never wore a handgun; but could shoot his Winchester and wield the knife on his belt.
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Marshal Dillon's deputies on the television show "Gunsmoke" were Chester Goode, Quint Asper, Festus Haggen, and Newly O'Brien.
Gunsmoke - 1955 About Chester 6-23 was released on: USA: 25 February 1961
Quint Kessenich's birth name is Quint Elroy Kessenich.
Gunsmoke - 1955 Unmarked Grave 1-38 was released on: USA: 18 August 1956