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

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 fans frequently wanted to know from Blake and James Arness if Miss Kitty and U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon would ever get married. They had an undeniable romantic chemistry on the Western ...

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 ...

The Emmy-winning Western, based on the eponymous radio show, premiered on CBS on Sept. 10, 1955, and offered a gritty, grounded portrayal of frontier life. The series ran for 20 seasons and remains ...