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This list contains notable cast members of the Gunsmoke radio and TV series, and TV movies. [1] The listing includes regular cast members, guest stars, and recurring cast members. Radio cast
"Dr. Sam" (portrayed by Special Guest Vera Miles) answers Dr. Galen Adam's ad for a temporary replacement so that Doc can leave Dodge to attend a special honorary event for his benefactor from medical school. However, Doc is surprised and outraged when Dr. Samuel McTavish (so-named because her father wanted a boy) turns out to be a woman.
[3] During Gunsmoke's sixth season, Strange played a Long Branch customer in "Old Faces" and a cowboy in "Melinda Miles". [9] Strange began playing Sam Noonan during the seventh season, and continued on in the role for 222 episodes. In 1972 Strange was diagnosed with lung cancer, but worked as long as he was able.
Also that year, Gerritsen was cast as Bess Lindstrom, the quick-witted daughter of landlord Phyllis Lindstrom (Cloris Leachman), a mother who believed in progressive parenting, on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Bess was a recurring character throughout the length of the series and Gerritsen continued playing the role in the spinoff, Phyllis.
In 1975, CBS made the decision not to renew Gunsmoke for a 21st season, without making any public announcement or informing the producers or cast members ahead of time. The entire cast was stunned by the cancellation, as they were unaware that CBS was considering it. According to Arness: We didn't do a final, wrap-up show.
Gunsmoke: Dr. Sam McTavish Episode: "Sam McTavish, M.D." Dan August: Carla Episode: "When the Shouting Dies" 1970–1973 Marcus Welby, M.D. Janet Devaney / Helen Wagner 2 episodes 1970–1974 Medical Center: Nora Crayton / Eva / Dr. Gloria Howell 4 episodes 1971 Hawaii Five-O: Flora Whiting Episode: "Dear Enemy" In Search of America: Jenny Olson
In 1968, Stone received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama for his work on Gunsmoke. [13] Judith Allen and Stone in The Port of Missing Girls (1938) In 1975, Stone received an honorary doctorate from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas, [14] where Gunsmoke was set but not filmed.
Blake reportedly was a one-time board member of the Humane Society of the United States. In 1997, the Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge opened at Rancho Seco Park in Herald , California. The refuge provides sanctuary for free-ranging African hoofed wildlife , most of which were originally destined for exotic animal auctions or hunting ranches .