James Nusser

James Nusser was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing the recurring role of town drunk Louis Pheeters in the American western television series Gunsmoke from 1956 to 1970. Nusser was born in Ohio.

PERRY MASONS1, E12

The Case of the Negligent Nymph

While on a fishing trip, Perry Mason and Paul Drake pull a beautiful woman out of the ocean. In her possession is a note she found, intended for her employer, accusing him of killing his rich aunt.
GUNSMOKES7, E1

Perce

A onetime outlaw tries to go straight with Matt Dillon's help but a beautiful woman leads him to a disastrous end.
THE WALTONSS1, E4

The Hunt

Unable to pull the trigger to shoot a turkey on his first hunting trip, John-Boy proves his courage by saving his father's life.
GUNSMOKES7, E2

Old Yellow Boots

A frustrated old maid determines to get herself a man, even at the cost of murder.
GUNSMOKES8, E38

The Quest for Asa Janin

Marshal Dillon is forced to send to prison a man he believes innocent of the crime for which he will be hanged.
GUNSMOKES7, E14

A Man A Day

Ruthless outlaws try to make Marshal Dillon leave Dodge City by threatening to kill a man a day until he departs.

James Nusser

Guest Appearances