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treky · 02-13-2011, 02:16 AM

I've been watching this on ENCORE WESTERNS and I see that in some of Dennis Weavers final episodes, both Chester and Festus were in them. Why was this done?

Vince53 · 02-13-2011, 07:53 PM

As I understand it, Festus was a well-liked character who made several guest appearances. Dennis Weaver, however, got tired of playing Chester and quit (on good terms) and Festus replaced him as a full-time character.

02-13-2011, 02:16 AM	#1
treky Senior Member star trek fan Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 9,278	CHESTER & FESTUS I've been watching this on ENCORE WESTERNS and I see that in some of Dennis Weavers final episodes, both Chester and Festus were in them. Why was this done? __________________ Granny (talking about Elly Mae): "Looky here! She done busted th' buttons offa' her shirt agin' !" Jed: "Elly Mays proud...throws her shoulders back". Granny: "It ain't her shoulders thet's bustin' them buttons"! from CHEERS- Coach: "Norm, how come you & Vera never had any kids?" Norm: "I can't, Coach." Coach: "I'm sorry" Norm: "I look at Vera and I just...can't."

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02-13-2011, 07:53 PM	#2
Vince53 Forum Regular Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2010 Location: Chapala, Mexico Posts: 492	As I understand it, Festus was a well-liked character who made several guest appearances. Dennis Weaver, however, got tired of playing Chester and quit (on good terms) and Festus replaced him as a full-time character.