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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.
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Feb 12, 2011 · HITE, KATHLEEN SARAH San Marcos 05/23/1928 - 02/09/2011 California Funeral Alternatives (760) 737-2890
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.
- Special Collections and University Archives, Wichita, 67260-0068, KS
- (316) 978-3590
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.
- June 17, 1917
- February 18, 1989
After retiring, Hite traveled the country lecturing on script writing. Kathleen Hite died February 18, 1989 at the age of 81.
Kathleen Hite passed away at the age of 91 in Covington, Ohio. The obituary was featured in Kentucky Enquirer on April 18, 2014.
