Though she's primarily known for her Gunsmoke character, Amanda Blake went against typecasting in hopes of a career renaissance in the mid-1980s.

For decades, fans of Gunsmoke have discussed the truth about the relationship between Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) and the saloon owner Miss Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake). These two CBS staples ...

It’s the mystery that has vexed Gunsmoke viewers for generations: Were Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) and beautiful barkeep Miss Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake) a couple? The debate will likely last ...

When big-screen legend Bette Davis rode into Dodge City for a small-screen guest appearance on Gunsmoke, it was destined to be memorable, not just for audiences, but for the cast behind the scenes.

Amanda Blake was best known for her long-running role of Miss Kitty on the “Gunsmoke” television show. But, especially after she retired from that show, in 1974, she was noted for her work in support ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Everyone who watched "Gunsmoke" on CBS will remember the red-haired and razor-witted Miss Kitty ...