Amanda Blake became a television icon with GunsmokeHer life was full of tumultuous drama and romance Until she had her breakthrough as an actress, she earned her money very differently.

Amanda Blake left 'Gunsmoke' after 19 seasonsShe revealed ... To Blake, the set of 'Gunsmoke' was more than just a backdrop; it was a second home, a place where friendships were forged amidst ...

Amanda Blake (February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989) was an American actress known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the television western Gunsmoke.