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Shereese Goldman from Duncanville wrote on March 21, 2023 at 1:42 pm

Grew up watching the Rifleman and still do. Great actor Johnny is. Cutest kid ever. You will be missed. 67 in Texas. God's speed

Grew up watching the Rifleman and still do. Great actor Johnny is. Cutest kid ever. You will be missed. 67 in Texas. God's speed... Collapse

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

Arie van nNierop from Rotterdam, The Netherlands wrote on September 26, 2022 at 3:52 am

Until about fifteen years ago I had never heard of Johnny Crawford and “The Rifleman”. The series has never run in the Netherlands. One day I came across a book describing the western series of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The part about “The Rifleman” appealed to me. I then ordered a DVD with three episodes from Amazon.com. I found the episodes more than worth ordering more. Now I have the complete series at home. It's a pleasure every time I watch an episode. I started searching the internet about Johnny to see what else there is of him. That's how I discovered that he is not only an artist, but also a singer, bandleader, narrator/reader of western stories and even presenter of music shows. A versatile person who intrigued me more and more. I now have just about everything Johnny has done and released. From vinyl to CDs, lots and lots of movies on DVD (“The Mickey Mouse Club”, “Crossbow”, “The Lone Ranger” and also the many movies in which he has appeared). What a great man he must have been. Unfortunately I never got to meet him. I do have him in my heart and I am very... Read more

Until about fifteen years ago I had never heard of Johnny Crawford and “The Rifleman”. The series has never run in the Netherlands. One day I came across a book describing the western series of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The part about “The Rifleman” appealed to me. I then ordered a DVD with three episodes from Amazon.com. I found the episodes more than worth ordering more. Now I have the complete series at home. It's a pleasure every time I watch an episode. I started searching the internet about Johnny to see what else there is of him. That's how I discovered that he is not only an artist, but also a singer, bandleader, narrator/reader of western stories and even presenter of music shows. A versatile person who intrigued me more and more. I now have just about everything Johnny has done and released. From vinyl to CDs, lots and lots of movies on DVD (“The Mickey Mouse Club”, “Crossbow”, “The Lone Ranger” and also the many movies in which he has appeared). What a great man he must have been. Unfortunately I never got to meet him. I do have him in my heart and I am very happy that I have a lot of his material and can enjoy it every day and that I got to meet Stacey Shaffer through “Johnny Crawford Legacy”. It is now only with the mail and Facebook, but I hope to meet her in America one day. Thanks in part to Stacey & and of course to Johnny's qualities as a singer, musician and actor, I am now a very big fan of Johnny. I hope to enjoy his films and music for a long time to come. Johnny is really great.... 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

Pierre Monney from Palm Springs wrote on March 16, 2022 at 7:19 am

What great memories I have of us running around in Arrowhead waterskiing with Bobby. Those days were so much fun trying to protect you from all the pretty girls, your fans ! RIP, Pierre

What great memories I have of us running around in Arrowhead waterskiing with Bobby. Those days were so much fun trying to protect you from all the pretty girls, your fans !
RIP,
Pierre... 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

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