cost him a place on the 1948 Olympic team. Who played the character of Dooley on Gunsmoke. Butch Patrick, Dub Taylor, Baker's Dozen, December 25, 1967 Written by Charles . Hes been married once before but never lived out his marriage completely; he also had one serious girlfriend in recent years who left him just months ago for another individual without any warning whatsoever! Become a Saturday Evening Post member and enjoy unlimited access. Bonanza. Gunsmoke (TV Series 1955-1975) Strother Martin as Ben Snow, Billy, Cooter, Dillard, Dooley, Ed Davey, Gene Bunch, Mr. Stooler, Rowley, Timble He appeared in Showing all 5 items Jump to: Photos (5) Photos . The Secret of Nikola Tesla. How many times was Strother Martin in Gunsmoke? Gunsmoke: Michael Landons Best Friend Victor French Held Record for Most Guest Appearances on the Show. What actor said what we have here is failure to communicate?