Kitty, played by Amanda Blake, and Matt Dillon, portrayed by James Arness, were not related in the television series "Gunsmoke." They had a close, complex relationship, with Kitty serving as the saloon owner and Matt as the town's marshal. Their dynamic was one of friendship and occasional romantic tension, but there was no familial connection between the two characters.
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Bill Pence
Marshal Matt Dillon never married on Gunsmoke. He was involved with Miss Kitty Russell, owner of the Long Branch Saloon, but they never married. Check out Toby Keith's song "Shoulda Been a Cowboy" in which he talks about Marshal Dillon & Miss Kitty.
Once on the cheek at a Christmas party.
Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty) and James Arness (Matt Dillon) .
In the "Gunsmoke" episode titled "The Wreckers," Matt Dillon kisses a character named Clara, played by actress Jeanette Nolan. While Kitty is the most notable character associated with Matt Dillon's romantic interests throughout the series, Clara's kiss with Matt is a memorable moment in the show.
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Bill Pence
Marshal Matt Dillon never married on Gunsmoke. He was involved with Miss Kitty Russell, owner of the Long Branch Saloon, but they never married. Check out Toby Keith's song "Shoulda Been a Cowboy" in which he talks about Marshal Dillon & Miss Kitty.
Miss Kitty was in love with Marshall Dillon and he was in love with her, but for some tragic reason, their love would remain forever unrequited. It wasn't proper for the Marshall to be seen a-courtin' that saloon-gal, Miss Kitty...
In the "Gunsmoke" episode titled "Kitty's Rebellion" (Season 14, Episode 9), Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty are tied up by outlaws. During this tense situation, Kitty takes the opportunity to express her feelings for Matt, revealing the depth of her affection for him. This moment highlights the complexity of their relationship amidst the peril they face.
Once on the cheek at a Christmas party.
Kitty Forman is played by Debra Jo Rupp
Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty) and James Arness (Matt Dillon) .
I believe that they did not. In fact, they even had follow movies where Matt is alone and was never with Miss Kitty.
In the television series "Gunsmoke," Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty Russell had a deep, complicated relationship, but they never officially married. The show often hinted at their strong feelings for each other, but their romance remained unresolved throughout the series' run. Their dynamic was a central aspect of the show, but it ultimately left fans to speculate about what could have been.
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