How well do you know Miss Kitty Russell from Gunsmoke?
Only the biggest Kitty fans can get 10/10 on this quiz!
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One of the essential parts of Gunsmoke’s 20-year longevity is the ensemble cast. Each character had a distinct personality that could be highlighted in their own stories as the series went on. One of the Western’s best characters was Kitty Russell. She was tough, kind, funny and caring.
How well do you know this iconic Western woman? Take the quiz below and put your Kitty knowledge to the test!
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Kitty is the owner of which saloon in Dodge City?
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True or false: Kitty and Matt Dillon get married in Gunsmoke’s final season.
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What is the first name of the actress who played Kitty?
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Which season of Gunsmoke is Kitty not in?
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On one rare occasion where Kitty and Matt actually plan a date together, Matt does what?
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Which city did Kitty grow up in?
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Kitty was raised by a woman who visits Dodge City and has which unique name?
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In one memorable episode, Kitty becomes an adoptive aunt to a young boy whose father is what?
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Kitty once pretended to be the wife of a boisterous Cavalry Sergeant named…
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How many Gunsmoke sequel television movies did Kitty appear in?
How well do you know Miss Kitty Russell from Gunsmoke?
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59 Comments
8/10. I wish she and Matt had married in the final episode with them riding into the sunset and Festus taking over as marshal arguing with Doc as the show ended.
9/10. There was no mention of the fact that, on the original radio series, Kitty was a prostitute!
* In early TV episodes we saw guys and female employees of Kitty going upstairs to rooms together! nudge nudge
Officially, on radio, Kitty started out as a “hostess” at the Texas Trail. A few seasons into its run, she became the co-owner of the Longbranch. The other co-owner was the former bartender at the Texas Trail, Sam.
Once, when asked Kitty’s occupation, series co-creator Norman Macdonnell replied, “Kitty’s exactly what you think she is. She’s someone that Matt just has to go visit from time to time.”
Once, when asked Kitty’s occupation, series co-creator Norman Macdonnell replied, “Kitty’s exactly what you think she is. She’s someone that Matt just has to go visit from time to time.”
Well, two out of 10 and even that was a guess. I never watched Gunsmoke… Not even one episode! Oh well…😁
Whew doggey. On today’s episode of Gunsmoke, “MacGraw”, the main character walks into the Bull’s Head saloon. Immediately, I recognize Sam tending bar and when asked for the owner he points to Miss Kitty sitting at a table. Somewhere in the middle of the episode they show the Bull’s Head saloon again but it’s entirely different. If my wife hadn’t seen it with me I would think I was seeing things. If anyone has the Gunsmoke DVDs and can verify I’m not going crazy I’d be “much obliged”. Happy Father’s Day MeTV gang.
Season 15, Episode 12…..called “Macgraw”….In the scene you’re writing about, Macgraw was across the street from the Bull’s Head Saloon…..He was standing under a sign that read The Long Branch Saloon, but across the street, Macgraw saw someone of interest (at that point we don’t know who) entering The Bull’s Head Saloon…..but Macgraw does not cross the street….instead he turns around and as he does, it shows him entering the establishment with the sign that reads The Long Branch Saloon….Miss Kitty never owned any saloon in Dodge but the Long Branch…..The Bull’s Head was the seedy saloon where none of the repetitive characters (Mat, Doc, Festus,etc) visit…..
5/10...yikes😬
9/10 not too bad. Love "Gunsmoke", especially the first 10 years of it.