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There's a Reason Burt Reynolds' 'Gunsmoke' Role Is So Small

You can't keep Reynolds contained!

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Burt Reynolds' talent on Gunsmoke led producers to reduce his screen time and worry he would overshadow the show's stars.
Despite his short tenure on Gunsmoke, Reynolds made a big impact with his performance as Quint Asper.
Reynolds left Gunsmoke to pursue a career in movies, which ultimately led him to become an iconic movie star.