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This list contains notable cast members of the Gunsmoke radio and TV series, and TV movies. [1] The listing includes regular cast members, guest stars, and recurring cast members. Radio cast
Gunsmoke is an American western radio series, which was developed for radio by John Meston and Norman Macdonnell. The series ran for nine seasons and was broadcast by CBS . [ 1 ] The first episode of the series originally aired in the United States on April 26, 1952, [ 2 ] and the final first-run episode aired on June 11, 1961. [ 3 ]
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice: TV movie: as Beth Reardon 1996: The Little Death: Film: as Meredith Hannon 1996: High Incident: TV series: 1994: Beanstalk: Film: as Rebecca Taylor (Jack's mom) 1996: Murder, She Wrote: TV series: as Amy Ortega in episode "Death Goes Double Platinum" 1998: The Lake: TV movie: as Saleswoman 2001: The Perfect Nanny ...
In 1975, CBS made the decision not to renew Gunsmoke for a 21st season, without making any public announcement or informing the producers or cast members ahead of time. The entire cast was stunned by the cancellation, as they were unaware that CBS was considering it. According to Arness: We didn't do a final, wrap-up show.
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.
Blake reportedly was a one-time board member of the Humane Society of the United States. In 1997, the Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge opened at Rancho Seco Park in Herald , California. The refuge provides sanctuary for free-ranging African hoofed wildlife , most of which were originally destined for exotic animal auctions or hunting ranches .
After Gunsmoke ended, Arness performed in Western-themed movies and television series, including How the West Was Won, and in five made-for-television Gunsmoke movies between 1987 and 1994. An exception was as a big-city police officer in a short-lived 1981–1982 series, McClain's Law , starring with Marshall Colt .
"I love doing this show with Andy every year," Sedaris tells PEOPLE at SiriusXM's 10th Annual Radio Andy Holiday Hangout in New York City