The main character is U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, a clean, square, morally resolute hero played by James Arness. Matt's semi-comedic deputies, Chester and Festus, were played by Dennis Weaver and ...

I'll go further on why Matt Dillon's position was PARTICULARLY messed up). Now, could you draw comparisons between Jimmy Olsen and Chester/Festus, as the comic relief who you can count on in a pinch?