Matt Dillon (Gunsmoke) no uncertain terms that he had no interest whatsoever. (Wayne was arguably the cinema's foremost box office attraction at the time.) Warren stated that the inquiry had not been serious inasmuch as Wayne could not realistically have been expected to abandon a thriving movie career for a less certain and immensely less lucrative television role. Wayne did, however, recommend James Arness for the part and his offer to introduce the first episode was readily accepted by CBS. Others who had auditioned for the part included Raymond Burr, Richard Boone, Denver Pyle, and William Conrad. All would go on to other
Oliver Dillon Oliver Dillon Oliver Nicholas Anthony "Oli" Dillon (born 11 April 1998 in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire) is an English child actor. He is best known as the voice of Lumpy in "My Friends Tigger & Pooh" airing on "Playhouse Disney Channel".. Oliver's first job was in the "Basil Brush Show" as a band member in Bingo's band, but he is best known for being the voice talent of Lumpy in "My Friends Tigger & Pooh". In November, Disney Television Animation releases the DVD "Pooh's Super Sleuth Christmas Movie", where Oliver is also providing the voice of Lumpy. In 2008 Oliver was cast