Gunsmoke actor Amanda Blake had a thorough understanding of her character, Miss Kitty Russell. The Western television show emphasized its monumentally talented cast, where she provided a unique flair ...

'Gunsmoke' actor Amanda Blake played Kitty for 19 years, but nearly lost her job when she called the character a 'tramp.' Stone said, “Without Amanda, it wouldn’t be Gunsmoke, and that’s a fact.” They ...

What was the real reason that Amanda Blake, the talented actress who played the iconic Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke, did not return for the show’s final season? Before we dig into the details, let’s provide ...

Once you've visited Dodge City, you find that it - and the classic TV show that called it home, Gunsmoke - never really leaves you. It might have something to do with the fact that it aired for 20 ...

What began as a 30-minute, black-and-white series soon evolved into a one-hour color drama in the ‘60s. Audiences tuned in weekly to watch tales of law, justice, and survival unfold against a backdrop ...

Miss Kitty had walked out of the Long Branch Saloon for the last time. After 19 years on television's "Gunsmoke," Amanda Blake was leaving her saloon-owner role to spend more time in support of animal ...

When I was growing up, most kids spent their Saturday mornings watching cartoons. I whiled away those magical weekend hours watching old Westerns - "Bonanza," "Wagon Train," "The Big Valley," and ...

Most long-running Western programs mustered up some sort of holiday spirit throughout their run. Given that Gunsmoke hit a record 20 seasons between 1955 and 1975, it's, frankly, a miracle that there ...

It's been 40 years since Gunsmoke ran on television, but it remains a classic Western. Several actors, including Burt Reynolds, reunite in Dodge City, Kan. When I was growing up, most kids spent their ...