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Oh, dude, you're talking about the actress who plays Yaphet Kotto's daughter on "Gunsmoke: The Scavengers"? That's Antoinette Bower. She's the one bringing all the drama to the Wild West. Like, imagine dealing with family issues while also trying to survive in the Old West. Talk about a tough gig!

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Were there negro actors on Gunsmoke?

Yaphet Kotto : as Piney Biggs in "The Scavengers" (16 Nov. 1970) .


Has an African American ever played on tv series gunsmoke?

Well, honey, you must be living under a rock if you haven't heard of Ken Curtis playing Festus Haggen on "Gunsmoke." He was as American as apple pie, with a touch of cowboy charm. So yes, an African American did play a role on that iconic TV series.


What happened in the final episode of Gunsmoke?

Matt Dillon (actor James Arness) was the Marshall of Dodge City, Kansas. This was a wild old west town with lots of crime. Matt was strong, honest, a great shot, and totally devoted to duty. Kitty Russell (actress Amanda Blake), known as Miss Kitty, owner of the Long Branch Saloon, was a good friend, and a possible romantic interest, though their relationship was never well defined. Matt's devotion to duty prevented them from ever getting married. Doc Adams (actor Milburn Stone) was a good friend, older than Matt, who gave sage wisdom as well as medical treatment. In early episodes, the deputy was Chester Goode (actor Dennis Weaver), who walked with a limp and spoke with a light southern drawl. In later episodes, the deputy was Festus Haggen (actor Ken Curtis), almost never clean shaven, who spoke with a strong country accent. He was often paired with Doc Adams in good natured, cantankerous mutual insulting matches. Other regular characters included Newly O'Brien, another deputy in later years, Sam the bartender, who worked for Miss Kitty, and Louie, the habitual drunkard. For a few years actor Burt Reynolds played blacksmith, and occasional deputy, Quint Asper.