How did Miss Kitty get written out of Gunsmoke?

James Arness, right, who starred as Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke,” had a daughter who would later get screen time in the 1990 made-for-TV movie “Gunsmoke II: The Last Apache.” Amanda, who played Miss Kitty, was written out of the show in 1974, for the 20th and final season, because she missed Glenn Strange.

Did Kitty ever get shot on Gunsmoke?

Dillon goes after cowboy Jake Bayloe after he guns down his partner in the Long Branch , shooting Kitty in the crossfire and critically wounding her. Dillon goes after cowboy Jake Bayloe after he guns down his partner in the Long Branch , shooting Kitty in the crossfire and critically wounding her.

Why did Festus replace Chester on Gunsmoke?

Actor Dennis Weaver, who played Chester, wanted to pursue other opportunities. He had been on the show since the beginning. But he decided to leave during Season Nine. Production brought in actor Ken Curtis as Festus to replace the character.

How many times did Marshall Matt Dillon get shot?

In 2013, Marshall Trimble, the board president of the Arizona Historical Society and vice president of the Wild West History Association, documented that Matt Dillon’s TV character was shot at least 56 times, knocked unconscious 29 times, stabbed three times, and poisoned once.

Who owns the rights to Gunsmoke?

Premium movie outlet Encore has acquired the rights to air several classic Western series from CBS TV Distribution, including “Gunsmoke” and “Rawhide.” Premium movie outlet Encore has acquired the rights to air several classic Western series from CBS TV Distribution, including “Gunsmoke” and “Rawhide.”

Was there a real Matt Dillon?

The character Marshall Matt Dillon was modeled after the real lawmen such as Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) who tamed Dodge City. Dillon was laid-back, tried to avoid conflicts, and was tough when the need arose.

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