In this Homemade clip from the Freddy Quinn country and western show back in 1979, Ken Curtis better known as Festus to all Gunsmoke fans, seems to be so confused, priceless LOL as they speak in German and he is so desperately trying to fit in as if he is understanding the German language. The facial expression and movement of the head is Priceless :) that I had to make this clip , I hope you enjoy it :) | Gunsmoke James Arness Marshal Matt Dillon

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the unforgettable Ken Curtis, the man who gave life to the one and only Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke. 🤠💫 With that scruffy beard, twangy voice, and off-kilter walk, Festus wasn’t just comic relief... he was heart, grit, and a whole lot of charm. Ken Curtis brought him to life in a way no one else could, making him one of the most beloved characters in TV western history. But what a lot of folks forget is— Ken could sing... like really sing! Before his days in Dodge City

15K views · 1.1K reactions | Often edited from the shortened television versions, here's "Festus" singing an excerpt from "Shall We Gather at the River" by American poet and gospel music composer Robert Lowry. - The Other Half (S9, E35) | The Legacy of Gunsmoke | Facebook

🎶😂 Animated Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen From Gunsmoke Singing Tumbling Tumbleweeds #CelebrityToons #KenCurtis #Gunsmoke | Donnie Hazel