Playing the character harve daley in one of the shows final episodes in 1975, gary busey made history when he became the. What was the name of the saloon in which kitty worked. In an episode featuring johnny whitaker as a boy with a prostitute mother, her madam questions dillon as to why the law overlooks miss kitty s enterprise. Kitty russell was born in new orleans and reared by a flashy foster mother who once visited dodge, although her. Friendsand her doctorsay aids, not cancer, killed gunsmokes amanda blake. He was joined by the towns medicine man doc adams, saloon worker kitty russell, and his sidekick chester proudfoot. Sep 03, 2010 but when one of the producers handed them his resignation, the episode was returned to the schedule and aired feb. Friendsand her doctorsay aids, not cancer, killed gunsmoke. Amanda blake played kitty on gunsmoke for 19 seasons. In this entertaining episode, matt is shot in the arm during a bank robbery and the injury will cause him to lose use of his gun hand for a long period of time. Several episodes centered around her character, highlighting a tough.
This is the sixth and last episode title that highlights the guest character after slocum, oquillian, abelia, waco, johnny crossi dont include uncle finney because this guest character is so shallow and unseen during the course of the episode. Dillon james arness and saloon owner miss kitty russell amanda. In 1957, she gueststarred as betty lavoncoate in the episode titled coate of many colors on rod camerons. The first episode aired in the united states on september 10, 1955, and the final episode aired on march 31, 1975. Rushing out the door before i completely broke down i heard his last words as. Gc3tg8c gunsmoke series miss kitty traditional cache in. Amanda blake as kitty russell and james arness as marshal matt dillon, on the set. Nov 20, 1989 in life, controversy seldom touched amanda blake, the straightshooting miss kitty of tvs gunsmoke, but now, three months after her death in sacramento, calif. Best pic i think i have ever seen of matt and kitty i absolutely love. Sometime between this episode and the one before she transformed from the little saloon waif kitty into the glamorous miss kitty russell we all came to. Author traces the life of miss kitty, amanda blake news.
The panel of judges were coming off a great showing last week when. You know something, i know a lady that could sure use a drink. But matt will not be the only one that cares for kitty. An entertaining episode to end the series for amanda blake. The series starred william conrad as marshal matt dillon, howard mcnear as doc charles adams, georgia ellis as kitty russell, and parley baer as deputy chester proudfoot. Matt believes that he will only harm the town because every criminal, when they learn that dillon is winged, will take their luck in killing the marshal. Was kitty russell ever refered to in the radio version of gunsmoke as being the owner of the long branch saloon and if so, what episode did she take up the ownership of the saloon most of the episodes i have heard are from the shows early years where she is refered to as a saloon girl which, i guess was a nice way to put it.
But when one of the producers handed them his resignation, the episode was returned to the schedule and aired feb. There was saloon owner kitty russell and doctor galen adams. A running gag is that while she and matt dillon have feelings for one another, the only time they get together is a comic relief epsiode where they are just about to share a meal together, when she is called outside she. He begins whittling away the days playing checkers with doc adams milburn stone and taking saloon proprietress miss kitty russell amanda blake for picnic lunches. Beckey burgoyne, author of a new biography of amanda blake, who played miss kitty for 19 years, remembers that episode. Join facebook to connect with kitty russel and others you may know. Amanda blake was not the first choice for miss kitty russell. James arness, who presided over the frontier town of dodge city as televisions most enduring western hero, the laconic, fairminded and incorruptible marshal matt dillon of the twodecadelong. Of the regular gunsmoke cast members, only burt reynolds, buck taylor and roger. I remember vividly being 10 or 12 years old and the impact that episode had on me. What episode was the last one for kitty russell on gunsmoke. Yes, there were saloon girls who could just serve drinks, but they could also go upstairs for extra money. James arness, tall, quiet marshal dillon of tvs gunsmoke.
But all in all after researching this topic, i have to say, miss kitty lied to us. These facts about tvs gunsmoke are a real bullseye. Marshal matt dillon and saloon owner kitty russell. Kitty russells phone number, email, address spokeo. Gunsmoke questions for roger ewing and rogers replies. In what season and episode did kitty russels signature beauty mark on her right cheek appear. Kitty russell 6,660 people named kitty russell found in california, new york and 32 other states.
What episode was the last one for kitty russell on. The unresolved love between marshal matt dillon and miss. The character on gunsmoke was named kitty russell, played by actress amanda blake. However, they changed kitty s character in the show in order to make it more familyfriendly. Ben cartwright kitty russell 1 exclude additional tags romance 5 angst and hurtcomfort. I remember vividly being 10 or 12 years old and the impact that episode. Along with her third husband, frank gilbert, she ran one of the first successful programs for breeding cheetahs in captivity. With kitty clinging to life, matt will remove his marshals badge and ride after jude bonner. Docs first name and chesters last name were changed for the television program. I was down to my last forty dollars and it couldnt have taken me much further. The last nine seasons of the western, the most widely syndicated episodes of. Matt dillon james arness and kitty amanda blake never married during the series 195575 run, although close watchers of the show were convinced they had connected at. Was banana, frog, kitty or taco eliminated on march 4.
Most notably, kitty russell was portrayed as a very different type of lady. Gunsmoke first aired on the cbs network on april 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. The men from dodge will also ride with matt to revenge the shooting of kitty. A few of the locals, including faithful deputy newly obrien buck taylor and sam the bartender glenn strange, want to duel it out with mannon, but its fairly obvious that this killerwho was an infamous member of quantrills raidersis too. He might have only appeared in one episode, but it was a huge moment in the shows history. This episode included amanda blakes final appearance as kitty, after 19 years on the series. With so many of the late episodes focusing on guest characters instead of the regular cast, this show was one that brought all the glory of the series back to the screen.
Rights belong to gunsmoke production team and studios, not me. Kitty and a gunman start to fall in love, but shes unaware a vengeful woman has. The unresolved love between marshal matt dillon and miss kitty. Her last episode was the disciple, but no mention was made of her leaving the show. The stories take place in and around dodge city, kansas, during the settlement of the american west. Apr 20, 2016 best pic i think i have ever seen of matt and kitty i absolutely love this pic. Signature beauty mark answered correctly gunsmoke gang. Matt and kitty feel for one another, but no other episode addresses it.
Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her life. Best pic i think i have ever seen of matt and kitty i. Was banana, frog, kitty, mouse or taco eliminated on february 26. The unresolved love between marshal matt dillon and miss kitty russell on gunsmoke. My name is kitty russell, a gunsmoke fanfic fanfiction. Chester goode delivered heart and laughs with festus haggen providing comic relief in later seasons. Amanda blake kitty russell 563 episodes 20192019 dennis weaver. Jul 02, 2019 also, the characters were very different.
Amanda blake is an american actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of miss kitty russell on the television western series gunsmoke. Born beverly louise neill in buffalo, new york, she was a telephone operator before taking up acting. As of 2015, gunsmoke cast members james arness, dennis weaver and amanda blake have died. The shows cast included some of the most memorable characters in television history, including marshal matt dillon and the sassy miss kitty. Which gunsmoke character best matches your personality. These wont be in series order and i doubt i will have one for every episode but there looks to be a few of them anyway. All episodes were broadcast in the united states by cbs.
Aug 12, 2012 gunsmoke series miss kitty gc3tg8c was created by old professor on 8122012. Marshall matt dillon had a daughter on classic tv show gunsmoke who debuted in 1990 made for television movie gunsmoke ii the last apache. I suddenly realized how little i know about medicine and how much has. The show stars william conrad as marshal matt dillon, howard mcnear as doc charles adams, georgia ellis as kitty russell, and parley baer as dillons assistant, chester wesley proudfoot. Marshall matt dillon had a daughter on tv show gunsmoke. Kitty was furious at matt for missing another dance to take another prisoner to hayes city. She probably was a prostitute, but there was no need to spell it out. The shows star was marshal matt dillon as dodge citys lawman, and the first episode was broadcast in 1952. He died of a brain tumor in the third to last episode of the series in the role of. Reproduction obituary from ny times of actress amanda blake amanda blake february 20, 1929, was an american actress best known for the role of the redhaired miss kitty on the longestrunning television drama, cbs s gunsmoke series 1955 1975. Gunsmoke was tvs longest running western as well as its longest running primetime series with continuing characters. Kitty russell was definitely one of the most compelling tv heroines of her generation, and still is even up to this day.
What was the last episode amanda blake did on gunsmoke. In an episode featuring johnny whitaker as a boy with a prostitute mother, her madam questions dillon as to why the law overlooks miss kittys enterprise. Matt dillon james arness and kitty amanda blake never married during the series 195575 run, although close watchers of the show were convinced they had connected at some time. Gunsmoke is an american radio and television western drama series created by director norman macdonnell and writer john meston. So i think all you can do is decide for yourself where the cutoff is, and for me its the last episodes. For the end of the 19th season, we get a story that would have made a nice closure of the entire series. Gunsmoke is an american western television series developed by charles marquis warren and based on the radio program of the same name. Miss kitty, having changed to a pants and a shirt, rides out at midnight to a stagecoach station to pick up a young boy named thaddeus nicknamed thad. Amanda blake considered to be a prostitute in the first few episodes of gunsmoke in 1954. Signature beauty mark answered correctly episode discussions. But when a gunslinger, a friend of one of the dead gang members, comes calling for revenge, matt straps on his pistol. Amanda blake february 20, 1929 august 16, 1989 was an american actress best known for the role of the redhaired saloon proprietress miss kitty russell on the western television series gunsmoke. In the first of three cbs postseries movies gunsmoke. Amanda blake was an american actress best known for the role of miss kitty russell on the tv series gunsmoke.
After a few menial movie appearances, she landed the role at age 27 that would make her a household name for the next 20 years, miss kathleen kitty russell. Cast members milburn stone, glenn strange and ken curtis have also died. He died of a brain tumor in the third to last episode of the series in the role of harve daley. Gunsmoke is an american radio and television western drama series created by director. From behindthescenes drama to that polarizing ending the. Ran up to the front office half dressed and got change for a dollar bill. Living in dodge has been the most rewarding experience of my life, but ive been so out of touch with modern medicine that when i arrived in baltimore i felt like a schoolboy. I am above average in height, have fiery red hair, blue eyes, skin that goes with a redhead, freckles, which i hate, a decent figure, and sometimes a temper to match my hair. Amanda blakes last episode on gunsmoke was the disciple, which originally aired on april 1, 1974. However, they changed kittys character in the show in order to make it more familyfriendly. The writing in this show looked fresh and may have been a part of giving the series one more year. A great episode with plenty of action from start to finish. Being a saloon girl in dodge city, kansas in the 1870 s is not an easy job. I have been watching it regularly for some time now.
That was an excellent episode and kitty lost has been a loving part of our lives for 54 years, tho we have not seen it since our honeymoon. Amanda blake as kitty russell and james arness as marshal matt dillon, on the set of the show gunsmoke. Although never confirmed, it was heavily implied by creator norman mcdonnell that she was an escort. From behindthescenes drama to that polarizing ending. She stormed out of dodge on her horse and didnt come back until three days later with a stranger she found that was injured. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of gunsmoke with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The series ran for 20 seasons, making it the longestrunning western in television history.
Apr 26, 2017 she probably was a prostitute, but there was no need to spell it out. Sep 02, 2019 most notably, kitty russell was portrayed as a very different type of lady. Whatever happened to miss kitty, amanda blake form gunsmoke. Respectively, these actors starred as the characters matt dillon, chester goode and kitty russell.
The radio series first aired on cbs on april 26, 1952 with the episode billy the kid, written by walter newman, and ended on june 18, 1961. The gunsmoke series consists fo five caches in honor of five of the prominent characters in the series. Blake subsequently quit the popular television show, which was then in its 19th season. Miss kitty is the third episode of the seventh season of the tv series gunsmoke synopsis edit. Gunsmoke is one of those longrunning classic oldtime radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. In life, controversy seldom touched amanda blake, the straightshooting miss kitty of tvs gunsmoke, but now, three months after her death in sacramento, calif. Kitty has her friends in dodge buzzing when she meets the stage in the early hours to pick up a small boy. Aug 09, 2015 in order to understand how television has changed through the years, one would have to consider the onscreen relationship between marshal matt dillon james arness and saloon owner miss kitty russell amanda blake on the classic western series gunsmoke, which ran on cbs from 1955 to 1975.
Carolyn wasnt all that happy about it but we finished watching the program and have been watching gunsmoke and reruns ever since. Miss kitty and marshal dillon kissed on tv in the late 50s but not. Author traces the life of miss kitty, amanda blake. Marshal dillon even stayed with a woman in the 1973 episode matts love story. She is just someone matt has to visit every once in a while, he said. It appears that bordellos could exist at the laws discretion meaning the marshals. That same season, kitty had her own kisses in an episode. James arness as marshal matt dillon anchored an ensemble that had a range of personalities from eager to ornery, kooky to kind. I made this video while experimenting with after effects. Its also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects.
Miss kitty russell is the owner of the long branch saloon in dodge city. The real reason miss kitty didnt return for the final season of gunsmoke. The central character is lawman marshal matt dillon, played by william conrad on radio and james arness on television. The show provided an unflinching, somber look at how the west really was.
Amanda blake, born as beverly louise neill, was a popular american actress. Gary busey was the last character killed on the show. Was kitty the owner of the saloon in which she worked. Return to dodge, kitty tells hanna ryan that she left dodge to return to new orleans, as she was no longer willing to watch matt cheat death another time actually, a flashback was created by cleverly editingintegrating footage from a 1970 episode where kitty left matt dodge but. There were more than six hundred episodes of the television series gunsmoke, which ran for twenty seasons, from 1955 to 1975. Clint walker super movie tv icon tv show casting matt dillon miss kitty tv westerns cat dresses old. Kitty is on the stage and this is her last stop before she arrives in dodge for the first time. Blakes character was miss kathleen kitty russell, the proprietor of a saloon in dodge city, the setting for gunsmoke. Amanda blake age, bio, family, children, net worth.
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