However, the Matt Dillon actor could see that Reynolds wasn't able to reach his full acting potential in Gunsmoke, telling The Television Academy, When [Burt] came in and took on this character ...

Burt Reynolds was an American actor. He rose to fame on Gunsmoke (1962-1965). Reynolds went on to star in the films Deliverance (1972), The Longest Yard (1974), Smokey and the Bandit (1977 ...