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) .
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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.
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.
Kitty Jung
In the TV show Gunsmoke, Kitty Russell did not kill any men. She was the owner of the Long Branch Saloon in Dodge City and a central character in the series. The show primarily focused on Marshal Matt Dillon, played by James Arness, as he maintained law and order in the Wild West.