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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Seen as the greatest Western TV series of all time, Gunsmoke has countless standout episodes across its 20-season run, but ...

The Williamsburg Film Festival is celebrating the 55th anniversary of “Gunsmoke,” the radio series that moved to TV for a 20-year run from 1955 to 1975. Marshal Matt Dillon and the gang from Dodge ...

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 ...