July 2009

Dear fans and friends,

I did something that may interest you. A gentleman named Matt Berger contacted us and asked to interview me. The long and short of it is that I decided to do it. The article will run in the November, December issue of “Guns of the Old West” with several great photos. As soon as we receive a copy of the article I will let you know and where you can get a copy of the magazine.

Here we are coming up on July 4th. I really hope that you all fly your flags proudly. I have a little habit, every time Janet and I pass a home that has a flag I give it a little salute. This is a great country and one I am proud to have served.

We are having all the family over for barbeque and swimming. My son makes the greatest hamburgers in town and during the summer they are here quite a bit and they really spoil us.

Here’s a shout out to 20 fans that went to New Orleans to celebrate Gunsmoke together. They read about my favorite restaurant “Antoine’s” and when I found out they were all seated at the restaurant I gave them a call on a speakerphone. You should have heard the screams. I hope the water glasses didn’t break. If you are ever in New Orleans this restaurant has been there since 1854. I was there the first time when I was 16.

You apparently like the new photos I put up. I have heard from lots of you. Don’t forget about the sale on the calendar. Even though we are coming up on July there are some of my favorite photos in there.

‘Till next time,
James Arness