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 ...

Blake was initially brought on to play Miss Kitty Russell as a part of the principal cast in the first seasons. She was introduced to the world alongside James Arness’ U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, ...

Actress Amanda Blake, who died from AIDS-related hepatitis in 1989, was one tough cookie, just like her most famous character, Miss Kitty Russell on TV’s long-running Western, Gunsmoke. As the only ...

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 ...

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 ...

TV longest-running western series that indirectly influenced Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone named most-binged 2025 series.