Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty, Amanda Blake, had a recurring role on a daytime soap opera

Though she's primarily known for her Gunsmoke character, Amanda Blake went against typecasting in hopes of a career renaissance in the mid-1980s.
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Bette Davis vs. Amanda Blake: The great ‘gunsmoke’ battle behind the scenes

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.
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15 Rare ‘Gunsmoke’ Photos Reveal the Heartfelt Bond Behind TV’s Longest-Running Western

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Offscreen, James Arness traded Dodge City's saloon dust for the comfort of his own king-size bed. Photographed in 1956, the ...
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‘Gunsmoke’s Marshal Matt Dillon’s Only Had One On-Screen Kiss — Do You Remember It?

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 ...
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Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty, Amanda Blake, Had A Recurring Role On A Daytime Soap Opera

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 ...