Gunsmoke
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There were moments in Gunsmoke’s run where Amanda Blake considered retiring — here’s why she stayed
Any job is going to eat away at your time and energy, but if you’re an actor, it can sometimes…
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How Silver Age Superman and Marshal Dillon From Gunsmoke Were Basically the Same
Knowledge Waits is a feature where I just share some bit of comic book history that interests me. Today, we look…
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Why the Longest-Running Western TV Show Ended So Abruptly
When the Western drama television series Gunsmoke ended in 1975 after twenty seasons and a whopping 635 episodes, it was the longest-running live-action…
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James Arness said there was “no comparison” between Marshal Matt Dillon and himself
It’s a tough life for an on-screen peacekeeper like Marshal Matt Dillon. It seems like in every episode, something new…
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What Led to Shows Like ‘Gunsmoke’ and ‘Bonanza’ Getting Cancelled?
Back in the “good ‘ol days,” many of the television programs that aired on the big three TV networks (ABC,…
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Why Glenn Strange Left Gunsmoke Explained
Veteran character actor Glenn Strange made a big mark on the popular Western series Gunsmoke, and his sudden departure left a…
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Gunsmoke (1955) Cast Then and Now 2024
The video “Gunsmoke (1955) Cast Then and Now 2024” offers a fascinating look back at the iconic cast of the…
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What is the real reason AMANDA BLAKE left Gunsmoke?
Amanda Blake, beloved for her iconic portrayal of Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke, left the legendary series after nearly two decades,…
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Gunsmoke’s Amanda Blake proved she could do anything on her own
Amanda Blake played the role of Kitty Russell on Gunsmoke, the longest-running Western in TV history, for a total of 569 episodes.…
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Whatever Happened to The Cast of Gunsmoke? (Jerry Skinner Documentary)
When Gunsmoke premiered on CBS on September 10, 1955, it quickly became a staple of American television, captivating audiences with…
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