On Gunsmoke, everyone knew that Marshal Matt Dillon kept the peace and Miss Kitty ran the Long Branch Saloon — but there was another Dodge City resident who fans came to love: Sam Noonan, the tough-looking but friendly and easygoing bartender portrayed by actor Glenn Strange. Strange took on the role of Sam in 1961 and remained a fixture in Dodge City for over a decade, appearing in more than 200 episodes of the classic series. Though not a leading character, his steady presence behind the bar made Dodge City feel like home for viewers.