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Jim Bauer from Syracuse Ny wrote on March 6, 2023 at 7:48 am

Every time I see Jonny and even Chuck often thing how long did they learned to ride a horse? To start the series?

Every time I see Jonny and even Chuck often thing how long did they learned to ride a horse? To start the series?... Collapse

Luanne from Arkansas wrote on March 1, 2023 at 4:23 am

I'm a brand-spanking new fan of Johnny Crawford! I'm 61 and never knew anything about him up until a couple of weeks ago. I'm going through a very stressful project at work and am working long hours so sometimes I sleep on the couch with the TV on. A couple of weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of a sweet song being sung by a young man to a pretty girl on The Rifleman. Long story short, Johnny's singing and acting has brought me an unexpected joy for which I sorely needed during this stressful time in my life. I now have a Johnny Crawford playlist playing in the background in my office and it makes me smile. I love that the Lord speaks "Luanne" fluently and has provided me with yet another answered prayer in finding joy in unexpected places. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family now that I know about you. May you feel the warmth and love of Jesus every day and my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved brother. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that he's still making a... Read more

I'm a brand-spanking new fan of Johnny Crawford! I'm 61 and never knew anything about him up until a couple of weeks ago. I'm going through a very stressful project at work and am working long hours so sometimes I sleep on the couch with the TV on. A couple of weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of a sweet song being sung by a young man to a pretty girl on The Rifleman. Long story short, Johnny's singing and acting has brought me an unexpected joy for which I sorely needed during this stressful time in my life. I now have a Johnny Crawford playlist playing in the background in my office and it makes me smile. I love that the Lord speaks "Luanne" fluently and has provided me with yet another answered prayer in finding joy in unexpected places. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family now that I know about you. May you feel the warmth and love of Jesus every day and my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved brother. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that he's still making a difference.
Big hug,
Luanne... Collapse

Michael Missi from Borden, Indiana wrote on February 13, 2023 at 7:20 pm

Over the years I enjoyed watching the Rifleman. Great acting from top to bottom. I have a grandson who very much resembles Johnny and ironically he is into acting himself. When you grow up with a series that you live you never forget the characters. Appreciate his work.

Over the years I enjoyed watching the Rifleman. Great acting from top to bottom. I have a grandson who very much resembles Johnny and ironically he is into acting himself. When you grow up with a series that you live you never forget the characters. Appreciate his work.... Collapse

Brian Johnston from Winnipeg wrote on January 23, 2023 at 12:43 pm

I've just began watching Johnny's fine performances in "The Rifleman" & am blown away by his talent at such a young age. I extend my sincere condolences to his family & I thank you for doing everything possible in keeping his memory alive. God Bless!

I've just began watching Johnny's fine performances in "The Rifleman" & am blown away by his talent at such a young age. I extend my sincere condolences to his family & I thank you for doing everything possible in keeping his memory alive. God Bless!... Collapse

Tim Owen from Sebring wrote on December 26, 2022 at 1:16 pm

Just watched the episode when Lucas was trying to catch a gambling cheat and Mark was mad at his dad for gambling in the saloon every night. Love the show, it was before my time but I grew up watching it.

Just watched the episode when Lucas was trying to catch a gambling cheat and Mark was mad at his dad for gambling in the saloon every night. Love the show, it was before my time but I grew up watching it.... Collapse

DP from san bernardino, california wrote on November 17, 2022 at 10:18 pm

OMG, I had no idea Johnny Crawford was a veteran! I grew up on The Rifleman, and bore a huge crush on Johnny. And I see from the pictures that Johnny cut a really trim, handsome picture in those uniforms. You know he might not be beside you, but keep in mind they're not really gone, so long as you remember.

OMG, I had no idea Johnny Crawford was a veteran! I grew up on The Rifleman, and bore a huge crush on Johnny. And I see from the pictures that Johnny cut a really trim, handsome picture in those uniforms. You know he might not be beside you, but keep in mind they're not really gone, so long as you remember.... Collapse

kenneth r roth jr from american fork wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:13 am

grewup ,watching mark mcain on rifleman. i listen to his song cindys birthday, because the old songs and people, were and stayed happy even in the most hardest times. hope is how we survive. hope keeps us going☀️

grewup ,watching mark mcain on rifleman. i listen to his song cindys birthday, because the old songs and people, were and stayed happy even in the most hardest times. hope is how we survive. hope keeps us going☀️... Collapse

kevin r. horning from exeter pa. wrote on October 15, 2022 at 3:05 pm

i grew up with he and the show. other than i wanted to be him nothing else can be said. he shall be missed.

i grew up with he and the show. other than i wanted to be him nothing else can be said. he shall be missed.... Collapse

Mary leoncini from Pittsfield, MA wrote on September 27, 2022 at 4:15 pm

I just now found out he passed last year. So sad to hear he’s gone. I watched the Rifleman because of Johnny. He was a couple of years older than me. I had some of his 45 rpm records. My favorite was “Cindy’s Birthday”. Years later, I played it for my friend, Cindy, and she plays it every year on her birthday. She now watches the reruns and loves him as much as I did.

I just now found out he passed last year. So sad to hear he’s gone. I watched the Rifleman because of Johnny. He was a couple of years older than me. I had some of his 45 rpm records. My favorite was “Cindy’s Birthday”. Years later, I played it for my friend, Cindy, and she plays it every year on her birthday. She now watches the reruns and loves him as much as I did.... Collapse

Tina H. wrote on September 25, 2022 at 12:58 am

I wish I could have met johnny. He was so amazing in the Rifleman. A really good actor and singer. I miss him so much. He is surely loved and will live forever in the hearts of his fans. I love you, johnny.

I wish I could have met johnny. He was so amazing in the Rifleman. A really good actor and singer. I miss him so much. He is surely loved and will live forever in the hearts of his fans. I love you, johnny.... Collapse

Bob Maroldy from Columbus, OH wrote on July 26, 2022 at 2:14 pm

I was very sorry to hear of Johnny's passing last year. I felt that I had a special connection with the show. In 1957 I was 14 years old and attended a screening of new TV show "pilot" episodes with my Mom. It was held in a studio in New York City and we got to watch and review a number of shows for possible production. I saw The Rifleman and instantly knew that this show would be a hot and it would be well received by both adults and kids (like me). Of course I voted for it and was really happy when it went on the air. I like to feel (and it's true) that I had a hand (a little kid's hand) in getting The Rifleman with Johnny Crawford and Chuck Connors on the air. I still watch reruns daily and feel that there are wonderful moral messages to kids (and adults) contained in those episodes. We NEED these kinds of shows today. R.I.P. and God Bless you, Johnny.

I was very sorry to hear of Johnny's passing last year. I felt that I had a special connection with the show. In 1957 I was 14 years old and attended a screening of new TV show "pilot" episodes with my Mom. It was held in a studio in New York City and we got to watch and review a number of shows for possible production. I saw The Rifleman and instantly knew that this show would be a hot and it would be well received by both adults and kids (like me). Of course I voted for it and was really happy when it went on the air. I like to feel (and it's true) that I had a hand (a little kid's hand) in getting The Rifleman with Johnny Crawford and Chuck Connors on the air. I still watch reruns daily and feel that there are wonderful moral messages to kids (and adults) contained in those episodes. We NEED these kinds of shows today. R.I.P. and God Bless you, Johnny.... Collapse

Ben shurling from Mcdonough ,ga wrote on July 20, 2022 at 3:06 pm

I loved Johnny, I grew up with him .now I’m 67 and I want miss the rifleman because of Johnny . So sad to hear of his passing 🥲 He was a Great cowboy in every sense of the word. I grew up on a horse farm and loved every minute of it , it ride me pleasure horses and recreat what shows I loved in the saddle . I wish I had come to Az to met him RIP Johnny My Cowboy Hero ❤️

I loved Johnny, I grew up with him .now I’m 67 and I want miss the rifleman because of Johnny . So sad to hear of his passing 🥲
He was a Great cowboy in every sense of the word.
I grew up on a horse farm and loved every minute of it , it ride me pleasure horses and recreat what shows I loved in the saddle .
I wish I had come to Az to met him RIP Johnny My Cowboy Hero ❤️... Collapse

Mike from Connecticut wrote on July 16, 2022 at 8:56 am

Like others, I just found out about Johnny's passing, and was very saddened. Continued thoughts , and prayers for his family, and friends. My Mom passed from Alzheimer's, such a cruel disease. We cared for her, and watched her for 13 years as she slipped away. I grew up with the Rifleman, it was one of my favorite shows. So many of us wanted to be Johnny, be his friend, and or be on the set with him. Playing Chuck Connor's son, what an honor, Chuck so accomplished, a great pair. Here i am much later in life, and i find myself once again watching the Rifleman, love the show. I find the older i get, the more i am drawn to it. Thank you for putting together such a beautiful tribute, and i look forward to spending some time looking at everything. Wishing you all the best, blessings Mike

Like others, I just found out about Johnny's passing, and was very saddened. Continued thoughts , and prayers for his family, and friends. My Mom passed from Alzheimer's, such a cruel disease. We cared for her, and watched her for 13 years as she slipped away.

I grew up with the Rifleman, it was one of my favorite shows. So many of us wanted to be Johnny, be his friend, and or be on the set with him. Playing Chuck Connor's son, what an honor, Chuck so accomplished, a great pair.

Here i am much later in life, and i find myself once again watching the Rifleman, love the show. I find the older i get, the more i am drawn to it.
Thank you for putting together such a beautiful tribute, and i look forward to spending some time looking at everything. Wishing you all the best, blessings Mike... Collapse

Ben from Richlan, WA wrote on July 11, 2022 at 3:35 pm

Well darn, For some reason I thought he was still around. I am sorry for your loss. I watch his old Rifleman shows quite often. Best wishes to the the family. Kindest regards, Ben

Well darn, For some reason I thought he was still around.

I am sorry for your loss.

I watch his old Rifleman shows quite often.

Best wishes to the the family.

Kindest regards,

Ben... Collapse

Colleen A Parkinson from Redding wrote on April 15, 2022 at 7:27 pm

Thank you for sharing his Celebration of Life with us fans. It is wonderful that, through this, I have gotten to know this talented and decent man better. Have been a fan of his since I was 5 years old and first saw him on the Rifleman, and since seen many of his other performances. As a avid fan of 20's and 30's dance music I was delighted to learn years ago about his orchestra, but never had the opportunity to attend performances. However, I just bought one of his cds, and I will always treasure it. God bless Johnny! I know he is well again and ropin'; and ridin' in the vast Heaven. My condolences to his family and friends; may memories bring you all comfort.

Thank you for sharing his Celebration of Life with us fans. It is wonderful that, through this, I have gotten to know this talented and decent man better. Have been a fan of his since I was 5 years old and first saw him on the Rifleman, and since seen many of his other performances. As a avid fan of 20's and 30's dance music I was delighted to learn years ago about his orchestra, but never had the opportunity to attend performances. However, I just bought one of his cds, and I will always treasure it. God bless Johnny! I know he is well again and ropin'; and ridin' in the vast Heaven. My condolences to his family and friends; may memories bring you all comfort.... Collapse

Rafael from Saint Jerome wrote on March 29, 2022 at 9:15 am

Hello everyone, since i already paid my deepest respects to Johnny and hid entire family. I would like to share this link, where we can see movies of Johnny , like COURAGE OF BLACK BEAUTY and, THE RESTLESS ONES and a super personal interview with Johnny, COWBOY LEGEND , JOHNNY CRAWFORD. All for free at; https://tubitv.com/search/johnny%20crawford

Hello everyone, since i already paid my deepest respects to Johnny and hid entire family. I would like to share this link, where we can see movies of Johnny , like COURAGE OF BLACK BEAUTY and, THE
RESTLESS ONES and a super personal interview with Johnny, COWBOY LEGEND , JOHNNY CRAWFORD. All for free at;
https://tubitv.com/search/johnny%20crawford... Collapse

MaryPellegrino Pettinato from Albany, NY wrote on February 25, 2022 at 3:10 pm

Sooooooo sad to hear of Johnny’s passing. I just found out this week. I don’t know how I missed it last year. I watch the Rifleman everyday. He was so talented and genuine. After looking at all the pictures on website I see how he maintained that beautiful smile till the end. I am much too familiar with Alzheimer’s as my mom suffered from the disease. I hope he is reunited with his television dad and riding his horse in heaven. I certainly did not know him personally, however, I’m sure it was a pleasure to know him personally. May he Rest In Peace.

Sooooooo sad to hear of Johnny’s passing. I just found out this week. I don’t know how I missed it last year. I watch the Rifleman everyday. He was so talented and genuine. After looking at all the pictures on website I see how he maintained that beautiful smile till the end. I am much too familiar with Alzheimer’s as my mom suffered from the disease. I hope he is reunited with his television dad and riding his horse in heaven. I certainly did not know him personally, however, I’m sure it was a pleasure to know him personally. May he Rest In Peace.... Collapse

Jo Anne Kurman from Long Beach, California wrote on January 21, 2022 at 1:21 am

I found out today that the late great Johnny Crawford sadly passed away last year. I am very grateful that there is a place where I can pay my respects and thanks. Johnny was a celebrity guest at the Miss Los Angeles County pageant in Inglewood, CA in 1968 where I was crowned the winner. He was so gracious and kind to me. I'll never forget how he asked questions about myself, really seeming to be interested. He was a big star by then and I was too star struck to have a normal conversation. I was 17 years old and I've been in love with him ever since and am heartbroken that he is gone. He will never be forgotten.

I found out today that the late great Johnny Crawford sadly passed away last year. I am very grateful that there is a place where I can pay my respects and thanks. Johnny was a celebrity guest at the Miss Los Angeles County pageant in Inglewood, CA in 1968 where I was crowned the winner. He was so gracious and kind to me. I'll never forget how he asked questions about myself, really seeming to be interested. He was a big star by then and I was too star struck to have a normal conversation. I was 17 years old and I've been in love with him ever since and am heartbroken that he is gone. He will never be forgotten.... Collapse

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Robert M Gartside from Parkville wrote on January 10, 2022 at 7:20 am

So sad to hear about Johnny. Hard to think of him as being an older man when he looks so young on his TV shows. Rifleman was one of the best shows made. His brother Robert is in this Christmas Parade with Johnny in 1960 - https://www.jerrymathers.com/tag/barbara-billingsley/page/2/

So sad to hear about Johnny. Hard to think of him as being an older man when he looks so young on his TV shows. Rifleman was one of the best shows made. His brother Robert is in this Christmas Parade with Johnny in 1960 - https://www.jerrymathers.com/tag/barbara-billingsley/page/2/... Collapse

Mark Capshaw from Pawhuska wrote on January 9, 2022 at 3:19 pm

SOAR ON EAGLES WINGS FOREVER JOHNNY, MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT WAKAN TANKA ALWAYS WALK WITH YOU GONE BUT, NEVER FORGOTTEN MY FELLOW MOUSEKATIER !!!!

SOAR ON EAGLES WINGS FOREVER JOHNNY, MAY THE GREAT SPIRIT WAKAN TANKA ALWAYS WALK WITH YOU
GONE BUT, NEVER FORGOTTEN MY FELLOW MOUSEKATIER !!!!... Collapse

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