In 1957, Connors was cast in Old Yeller — a breakthrough role that helped him land the titular role of Lucas on The Rifleman. Although he starred in numerous Western films throughout his career, his ...

Actor Johnny Crawford holds a lasting place in television history. Best remembered as young Mark McCain on 'The Rifleman,' he became one of the most recognizable child stars of his era and later ...

Actor Johnny Crawford, known for his role as Mark McCain as a child actor on "The Rifleman," has died. He was 75. According to the actor's website, he died Thursday with his wife by his side after ...

I watched the Rifleman with Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford when I was a kid. I would try to catch the episodes when I could. I didn't know Crawford was a mouseketeer as well. I rarely watched the ...

The black-and-white ABC series — which premiered in September 1958 — was set in the 1880s and followed widowed rancher Lucas McCain (Chuck Conners) as he searched for a fresh start in the fictional ...