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Mary Kathleen Hite (June 17, 1917 [citation needed] – February 18, 1989) was an American writer for radio and television, including writing for the popular Western series Gunsmoke. Hite was the first female staff writer for CBS. Early life and education.
- Writer
- Mary Kathleen Hite, June 17, 1917, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
- Wichita State University
- February 18, 1989, aged 71, Carefree, Arizona, U.S.
Kathleen Hite. Writer: Gunsmoke. Kathleen Hite began her long and successful career in radio and television following her graduation from the University of Wichita (later Wichita State University) in 1938; she worked at Wichita radio station KANS from 1943-1950.
- Writer
- June 17, 1917
- Kathleen Hite
- February 18, 1989
A tribute to Kathleen Hite, the best writer Gunsmoke ever had, who wrote stories of the West with a feminine touch and a versatility that put her in better view. Learn about her works, her themes, and her legacy in the western genre.
Writer: Gunsmoke. Kathleen Hite began her long and successful career in radio and television following her graduation from the University of Wichita (later Wichita State University) in 1938; she worked at Wichita radio station KANS from 1943-1950.
- June 17, 1917
- February 18, 1989
Kathleen Hite wrote the scripts for the radio and TV versions of Gunsmoke, a classic western drama series. Learn about her adaptations of John Meston's original scripts and her own stories for the b&w half-hour era.
Kathleen Hite, a 1938 graduate of the University of Wichita, was a successful scriptwriter for television and radio. This collection of her scripts spans 35 years from 1946 to 1981, and includes many from popular western shows and dramatic presentations.
Kathleen Hite, a 1938 graduate of the University of Wichita, was a successful scriptwriter for television and radio. This collection of her scripts spans 35 years from 1946 to 1981, and includes many from popular western shows and dramatic presentations.
