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 ...

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

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 ...

Amanda Blake (February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989) was an American actress known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the television western Gunsmoke. Description ...

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 ...