This a different Melissa Newman, and NOT the daughter of Paul Newman. She is often mistaken as the other Melissa (Stewart) Newman. That is why the confusion of the age of the character in this episode, as was noted by another reviewer.
The Wikipedia pages of both actresses make mention of the fact there is sometimes confusion between the two, and provides a jump link to the other actress' page.
This was good episode of Gunsmoke. It's a familiar situation seen in many shows. Young people want to get married, but the parent(s) of one or both of them object to the wedding.
Sometimes you never know the outcome will be until the conclusion of the show.
The Wikipedia pages of both actresses make mention of the fact there is sometimes confusion between the two, and provides a jump link to the other actress' page.
This was good episode of Gunsmoke. It's a familiar situation seen in many shows. Young people want to get married, but the parent(s) of one or both of them object to the wedding.
Sometimes you never know the outcome will be until the conclusion of the show.