His first acting roles were mostly uncredited small roles, beginning with "Mary of Scotland" (1936), in which he played a dueling soldier. He worked with some of Hollywood's most celebrated directors and appeared in several films classics, including John Sturges" films "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) and "The Great Escape" (1963), Sam Peckinpah's "Major Dundee" (1965), "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" (1973) and "Cross of Iron" (1977). He had a recurring role as Capt. When she was a teenager, she broke into show business on Broadway, performing in "Peter Pan" (1954) opposite Mary Martin and was later tapped by Jerome Robbins to be one of the principal dancers in the film adaptation of "West Side Story" (1961). He appeared in two episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing Will Fulton in "End of a Young Gun" (episode 3) and Billy Mathis in "The Mind Reader" (episode 40). Although most of his early roles were uncredited, Barcroft went on to become one of the most recognizable faces in the western movie genre, often typecast as the villain. Harry Finley made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Harvey in "End of the Hunt" (episode 162). He also appeared in another Hitchcock thriller "Vertigo" (1958), this time pairing James Stewart with Kim Novak. Equally adept playing comedic and dramatic parts, he frequently was cast in ethnic roles. Her first screen credits included Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" (1941) and "The Magnificent Ambersons" (1942). He appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows during his 30-year career. A man carrying a tempting sum of money is attacked from behind by someone who beats him and leaves him for dead. Schnabel was cast in minor parts in several notable films, including the translator for the ship's captain in the noir film "Journey Into Fear" (1943), starring Orson Welles; Zeno in the drama "Two Weeks in Another Town" (1962), starring Kirk Douglas and Edward G. Robinson; Andrei Krupitzyn in the drama "The Ugly American" (1963), starring Marlon Brando; the first secretary in the Clint Eastwood thriller "Firefox" (1982); and a party guest in the romantic comedy "Green Card" (1990), starring Gerard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell. Baylor was perhaps most familiar in TV westerns, appearing in many of the classic shows of the 1950s and 60s, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Cheyenne" (19561960), "Rawhide" (19591965), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Virginian" (19631967) and "Death Valley Days" (19621968). He appeared in nearly 150 movies and television shows during a 50-year career. He is best known for his portrayal of Martin Lane in the family comedy "The Patty Duke Show" (19631966). Don't fret! She has had a few minor film roles in B-movies, including the drama "The Rebel Set" (1959), starring Gregg Palmer, Kathleen Crowley and Edward Platt; and the science fiction film "The Phantom Planet" (1961), starring Dean Fredericks, Coleen Gray and Francis X. Bushman. The . Coburn made two guest appearances on THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cy Parker in "The Young Englishman" (episode 13) and Ambrose in "The High Country" (episode 122). Frequently cast in westerns, in 1991, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City. Cesare Danova, born Cesare Deitinger in Bergamo, Italy, was a television and screen actor whose career spanned nearly five decades. Colman appeared in a variety of genres, including the comedy "Auntie Mame" (1958), the John Wayne western "The Comancheros" (1961), the Jerry Lewis screwball comedy "The Errand Boy" (1961), three Peter Ustinov comedies, among them "Romanoff and Juliet" (1961), the Fred MacMurrayPolly Bergen comedy "Kisses for My President" (1964), and the labor union drama "Norma Rae" (1979), starring Sally Field in the Oscar-winning title role. (19621967), the superhero parody "Batman" (19661968), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973), the family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983) and the murder mystery "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996). She appeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows during her 70-year career, but the stage was her first love and where she made her greatest professional imprint. His association with the "Rat Pack," a group of actor/performers famously led by Davis, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, became the stuff of Hollywood legend, and various members appeared together sporadically in films from the late 1940s through the mid-1980s, notably "Ocean's Eleven" (1960). He also appeared in the film-noir "Suddenly" (1954), starring Frank Sinatra, in which he played the role of Peter Benson III, or "Pidge." Most of his early work went uncredited. He had many notable film roles, including Alexandre Dumas, Sr. in the mystery drama "Black Magic" (1949), starring Orson Welles; Packett in the crime drama "Gun Crazy" (1950), starring Peggy Cummins and John Dall; Hugo Baumer in the crime drama "Seven Thieves" (1960), starring Edward G. Robinson and Rod Steiger; and Petrosian in the sci-fi horror "Demon Seed" (1977), starring Julie Christie. He guest-starred in various early television shows, including the mystery series "Suspense" (19491954) and the comedy series "The Real McCoys" (19571963). He appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jeremy Ashford in "The Young Englishman" (episode 13). Prior to embarking on his career as an actor, he served in the Army Air Corps as a pilot during World War II. Kruschen appeared in four episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the Clyde Bailey in "The Retired Gun" (episode 17), Sammy in "One Went to Denver" (episode 25). Frank Wilcox was an American character actor. In 1961, Hoy co-founded the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures. Denny Miller, born Dennis Linn Miller, is an American actor who has worked primarily in television. Bethel Leslie was an American stage, film and television actress, as well as a screenwriter. Tonight Mr. Mathers will make his Broadway debut in "Hairspray," playing Wilbur Turnblad, Tracy Turnblad's goofy and good-hearted father. Drury had his first major role in the western series "The Virginian" (19621971), portraying the title character. In preparation for working in the western genre, he took horse-riding and quick-draw lessons. She played the role of Rhonda in the musical comedy "Beach Party" (1963), starring Robert Cummings, Dorothy Malone, Franky Avalon and Annette Funicello; she was cast as Vickie in the social drama "Sex and the College Girl" (1964), starring John Gabriel, Luana Anders and Charles Grodin; she starred as Diana in "Summer Children" (1965), co-starring Stuart Anderson and John Hanek, and she played Kate in the action western "The War Wagon" (1967), starring John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Howard Keel. Although the origin of the rumor is unclear,[12] Mathers never saw action and was never stationed outside the United States. Prior to becoming an actor, he served as a Marine during World War II. Charles Seel, born Charles Frederick Seel, was an American film and television actor. Tom Gilson was an American film and television actor. Lukas guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 90s, including the anthology series "Four Star Playhouse" (19521956) and "Playhouse 90" (19561961), the crime dramas "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "The Untouchables" (19591963) and "Mannix" (19671975), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the family comedies "The Beverly Hillbillies" (19621971), The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968) and "Mister Ed" (19581966), the sci-fi comedy "My Favorite Martian" (19631966), the espionage action adventure "I Spy" (19651968), the musical comedy "The Monkees" (19661968), the campy superhero series "Batman" (19661968), the fantasy comedy "Bewitched" (19641972) and the family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983). Sully made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the second spieler in "The Wrong Man" (episode 27). During this period, he also worked in radio; however, it would not be until 1935 that Jolley found his way to Hollywood. Dan Blocker was an American actor born and raised in Texas. Tora!" Tony Rosa appeared in four movies and television shows in a decade-long career. 1957 - Gunsmoke is the Best Drama Series . In her early career, she was a busy performer in radio. The following year, he portrayed the character Sentena/Angel Eyes in Leone's "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (1966). James Gavin was an American film and television character actor, as well as a stuntman. Greer's recurring roles in other popular TV series included "Hank" (19651966), in which he played track coach Ossie Weiss, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" (1968-1970), as Sheriff Norris "Norrie" Coolidge, and in"Gunsmoke" (19551975) as storekeeper Wilbur Jonas. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Tom Burroughs in "The Assailants" (episode 149). Robert Burton was an American actor of television and film in the 1950s and early 60s. Carey would appear mutiple times or play recurring roles in many TV series, including Lieutenant Michael Rhodes in the adventure series "Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers" (19561957), the title role in the crime drama "Philip Marlowe" (19591960) and Captain Edward Parmalee in the western "Laredo" (19651967). His son Chris Kattan is also a comedian, best known for his stint on "Saturday Night Live" from 1995 to 2003. McCallum in the suspense drama "Play Misty for Me" (1971), starring Clint Eastwood; the chief in another Clint Eastwood film, "Dirty Harry" (1971), and Father Nuncio in the horror film "The Amityville Horror" (1979), starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder. His home state of Alabama dedicated the "George Lindsey Highway" in Birmingham in his honor. Warde had recurring roles in other television series, many in the Western genre. Leslie made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Teresa Miller in "Stopover" (episode 107). Over the course of a career spanning 25 years, Corsia garnered nearly 200 credits as an actor. He was a stunt actor/double (mostly uncredited) in 29 films, and among the leading men for whom he doubled were Robert Mitchum and George Montgomery. Dubbins appeared in several films, including the western "Tribute to a Bad Man" (1956), in which he had a starring role alongside James Cagney; the drama "The D.I." She has appeared in eight movies and television shows during her brief career. He appeared in "The Restless Gun" (19571959), starring John Payne; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), in which he had a recurring role as Tobeel; "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner; and "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker. Sanders made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, potraying Ben Waller in "The Blowout" (episode 43). Millay appeared in a variety of other TV genres, including the short-lived Civil War drama "The Americans" (1961), starring Darryl Hickman and Richard Davalos; the adventure series "The Aquanuts" (19601961), starring Keith Larsen, Jeremy Slate and Ron Ely; and the popular espionage series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." He also guest-starred in many other classic westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "The Roy Rogers Show" (19511957), "Annie Oakley" (19541956), "The Cisco Kid" (19501956), "The Range Rider" (19511953), "Adventures of Wild Bill Hickock" (19511958), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), "Sky King" (19511962), "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Gene Autry Show" (19501956), "Maverick" (19571962), "Lawman" (19581962), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961) and "Rawhide" (19591966). Often cast as villains, he was tall and distinguished and lent an urbane and droll personae to the characters he played. She is perhaps best-remembered for her portrayal of Grandma Esther Walton in the family drama "The Waltons" (19711981), for which she received several awards, including three Emmy awards for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and two Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress in Television. Edward Goddard in the primetime soap opera "Peyton Place" (19641969); Mr. Guffy in the family drama "The Waltons" (19711981); Speed in the comedy "The Odd Couple" (19701975), a role that he reprised in the TV movie "The Odd Couple: Together Again" (1993); and Lt. Frank Monahan in the medical forensic drama "Quincy M.E." He is known for having lent his voice to the "Sweeney and March Show" (19441948), in which he co-starred with Hal March on CBS radio. In 2003, he reprised his role as Jaws and lent his voice to the James Bond video game "James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. Christine White is an American film and television actress. He was the leading man in the crime drama, "This Man Dawson" (1959). He got his start in summer stock theater and eventually made the transition to Broadway. The character of Halstead was first introduced in episode 7, "Duel of Honor.". Michael Hinn was an American film and television character actor, as well as a director and producer. He also guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon, "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry, "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, and "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire. According to MeTV, the Leave It to Beaver star has been searching for Rusty Stevens. He went on to host a long-running children's show "The Pick Temple Giant Ranch" (19481961), which was produced for various stations from Baltimore, Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. When he was only two years old, Mathers scored his first job as a child model for a . Among his television credits were roles in the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), starring Jack Webb and "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and the quirky comedy "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (19591963), starring Dwayne Hickman and Bob Denver, as well as a handful of other obscure series. Vincent guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the detective drama "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the road series "Route 66" (19601964), the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967), the police drama "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977) and the western action adventure "Kung Fu" (19721975). He portrayed the farm foreman in the romantic tragedy "Days of Heaven" (1978), starring Richard Grace, Brooke Adams and Sam Shepard; and in his final role, he played General Barnicke in the war comedy "Stripes" (1981), starring Bill Murray. He was given the opportunity to make a guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN while working for WAFF-TV, the ABC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1987, and was awarded posthumously the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2001) and the Grammy Hall of Fame Award (2002). He attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, New York, on a basketball scholarship and served in the Army during the Korean War. Arlyne Varden appeared in just three movies and television shows during a 20-year period. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he also guest-starred in "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Bonanza" (19591973). The Spider" (1958). In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Allison also guest-starred in "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961). He created the personae of Captain Penny in 1953 for a children's program that ran for 16 years. In television, he played several recurring roles, including Ralph in the western "Trackdown" (19571959); Wally in the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968); the telegrapher in "Bonanza" (19591973); and Mr. Felton in the family comedy "Mayberry R.F.D." He also guest-starred in the westerns "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, and "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker. He began his career as a child performer, appearing in local theater productions and radio. He had a recurring role in the short-lived series "Bridget Loves Bernie" (19721973), starring Meredith Baxter and David Birney. She portrayed Maureen Beebe in the family drama "Misty" (1961), starring David Ladd, and Mrs. Stewart in the family drama "Owd Bob" (1998), starring James Cromwell, Colm Meaney and Jemima Rooper. Following a brief stint on Broadway, Kinsolving was signed by the agent Richard Clayton, who guided James Dean and Tab Hunter in their rise to stardom. (19621967), the espionage thrillers "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Teal made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Albie in "Eddie's Daughter" (episode 46). Circus, a docent at the Los Angeles Zoo, publicity writer for Al. He had several film roles, including Cap'n Mello in the western "Bend of the River" (1952), starring James Stewart, Julie Adams and Rock Hudson, as well as a minor part in the western "High Noon" (1952), starring Gary Cooper. Jimmy Fields is an American television and film actor. Bekassy made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Count Brissara in "The Princess" (episode 125). She guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1960s and 70s, including the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the family comedy "The Donna Reed Show" (19581966), the espionage thriller "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Deacon also appeared in two other iconic westerns, "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Bonanza" (19591973). Jerry Mathers is paying tribute to his Leave It to Beaver co-star, remembering Tony Dow as "not only my brother on tv, but in many ways in life as. O'Toole made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying John Crabtree in "The Promoter" (episode 87). Vaughn's first major television role was in the 1963 Gene Roddenbury series, "The Lieutenant." Hope Summers was an American actress of the stage, radio, film and television. His few film roles include Adolph in the crime drama "Gangster Story" (1959), starring Walter Matthau; Martin Tilford in the western "Charro!" Eden made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Nita Argentez in "The Gaucho" (episode 14). After he immigrated to America in 1938, Schnabel not only appeared in thousands of radio programs, but also worked frequently on Broadway, including playing the role of Metellus Climber in Orson Welles' "Blackshirt" rendition of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," which was set in Fascist Italy and featured Welles in the role of Brutus. Haworth guest-starred in several other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "My Friend Flicka" (19551958), starring Frank Ferguson, "Alias Smith and Jones" (19711973), starring Ben Murphy and Pete Duel, "Sky King" (19511962), starring Kirby Grant and Gloria Winters, "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "Annie Oakley" (19541956), starring Gail Davis, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. During high school, he became friends with George Reeves, who encouraged him to enroll at the Pasadena Community Playhouse. Smith made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the young girl Susan in "Honest Abe" (episode 118). Scotti became well-known as a versatile character actora man with a thousand faces. He also worked as a dialogue coach in his early career. He had met actor/writer/producer/director Michael Landon on the set of "Bonanza" (1959), and remembering him when casting his successful "Little House" franchise, Landon gave Swenson a recurring role, which the veteran actor played until his death in 1978. In the 1960s, he was a local news anchor in Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York City and Los Angeles. He made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Danny in "The Gaucho" (episode 14). He also served in the Navy during World War II. Fields made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Billy Davis in "The Schoolmaster" (episode 86). He appeared in nearly 50 movies and television shows in a career spanning almost 25 years. He also served as the narrator in Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of "Spartacus" (1960); however, he is best remembered for his role as the "Control Voice" in the sci-fi anthology "The Outer Limits" (19631965). Jasmin made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Allison Mitchell in "The Legacy" (episode 51). Carleton had many talents besides acting; they included composing songs and writing novels. He appeared in more than 260 movie and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. Upon returning from Vietnam, he worked as a photojournalist for the Navy in San Diego. From Bruce Dern to Harrison Ford to Wiliam Shatner to Adam West to Cloris Leachman to Dennis Hopper, the Western town had a lot of visitors to keep things interesting in the show's 20 years on the air.. One of the guest stars on the show happened to make Amanda Blake, who played Miss . Irving Mitchell, born James Irving Mitchell, was an American television and film actor. Hoyos made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Pablo in "Home Ranch" (episode 2) and Luis in "The Prodigal" (episode 71). He broadcast in Greek and English for the Office of War Information during World War II. He appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows during a career of nearly 35 years. Dehner made four guest appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying different characters in each episode, including Tom King in "The Money Gun" (episode 33), Al Walker in "The Blowout" (episode 43), Wood Bartell in "The Baby Sitter" (episode 52), and Major Aaron King in "The Prisoner" (episode 101). (19651974), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), the crime drama anthology series "Police Story" (19731977) and the detective dramas "Cannon" (19711976) and "Barnaby Jones" (19731980). [10][11] In 1967, while wearing his dress uniform, Mathers, along with child actress Angela Cartwright, presented an Emmy Award to Gene Kelly. Melton made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Wally Pierson in "First Wages" (episode 112) and Ab Richards in "Deadly Image" (episode 132). After serving in the U.S. Army in the immediate aftermath of World War II, Walcott abandoned his home on the east coast to pursue an acting career in the west. He began his career in the theater, replacing another actor in Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Long Day's Journey into Night" (1956), in which he performed alongside Fredric March and Florence Eldridge. He also had a recurring role as Cincinnatus, the tavern owner, in "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker. He began working in film full-time, starring in "The Bridge of Remagen" (1969) and "The Mind of Mr. Soams" (1970). Malcolm Cassell is an American film and television actor, who has had a brief career of nine years in which he has appeared in 16 movies and television shows. He appeared in more than 20 movies and television shows during a 25-year career. He appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows and in a career spanning almost 30 years. He began acting as a child and remains active to this day. Kevin Hagen, born Donald N. Hagen, was an American actor who worked primarily in television. Dano was nominated by the New York Critic's Circle as one of the Promising Actors of 1949. Prior to becoming an actor, Sande worked as a musical director for 20th-Century Fox's theater chain. She has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows over her career of 20 years. He also had a few recurring roles, playing Jim Bell in the western "Sky King" (19511959) and Buzz the Salvage Man in the family comedy "Dennis the Menace" (19591963). Jack Lester, born Jack Lester Swineford, was an American actor who worked primarily in radio and television. He guest-starred in many popular TV shows, including the crime dramas "Dragnet" and "Dragnet 1967" (19511959 and 19671970), "M Squad" (19571960), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Adam-12" (19681975) and "The F.B.I." He has 16 credits as an actor in a career spanning more than 30 years. She made her film debut in "Queen for a Day" (1951), playing the role of Marjorie. He appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, playing Pete Snipe in "The Sister" (episode 9). Charney made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Carey MacDonald in "The Angry Man" (episode 31). Miss Kitty attempts to keep a young boy from his father, who is a fugitive and a killer. She guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater" (19561961); "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; and "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone. She also guest-starred in the westerns "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Larch made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jack Cooke in "Six Years and a Day" (episode 91). He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Deputy" (19591961) and "Wagon Train" (19571965). He appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. In television, Hayes guest-starred primarily in crime dramas, action-adventure series and westerns. She made appearances in various popular television series, including "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). Marilee Phelps, born Mary Lee Kukuck, was an American film and television actress. He has amassed his net worth by doing acting in films, on television, also on stage. So that's why there are 39 [episodes] for six years, and then it was off the air. He has guest-starred in many other westerns, including "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Laramie" (19591963), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Rawhide" (19591966), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Daniel Boone" (19641970). Stone was an American film and television character actor. His portrayal as a sheriff, "You in a heap o' trouble, boy!," in a series of memorable Dodge car commercials in the 1970's became his iconic signature role. In addition to his many appearances as a stuntman, DeNormand made two appearances as an actor in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a townsman in "The Photographer" (episode 18) and "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38). He passed away in 1973, ending his career playing Sam Noonan, the bartender on "Gunsmoke," whom he played for 12 years. She appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. Johnson made three appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Kansas Sawyer in "The Horsetraders" (episode 60), Mr. Avery in "The Spoiler" (episode 61) and the old man in "Guilty Conscience" (episode 137). As an actor, Graham had minor parts in several films, including the noir films "The Woman in the Window" (1944), starring Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett, and "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950), starring Sterling Hayden and Louis Calhern. 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