When big-screen legend Bette Davis rode into Dodge City for a small-screen guest appearance on Gunsmoke, it was destined to be memorable, not just for audiences, but for the cast behind the scenes.
The Emmy-winning Western, based on the eponymous radio show, premiered on CBS on Sept. 10, 1955, and offered a gritty, grounded portrayal of frontier life. The series ran for 20 seasons and remains ...