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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

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

Gerry Giliberti from East Hampton wrote on December 30, 2021 at 3:16 pm

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Johnny Crawford. I’ve been a fan of the Rifleman show since I was a kid. Only within the last few years with reruns on cable have I been able to see all of the episodes, which I’ve now seen over three times. My condolences to the Crawford family and to all who loved him.

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Johnny Crawford. I’ve been a fan of the Rifleman show since I was a kid. Only within the last few years with reruns on cable have I been able to see all of the episodes, which I’ve now seen over three times. My condolences to the Crawford family and to all who loved him.... Collapse

Melinda from Florence, OR wrote on December 28, 2021 at 4:55 pm

My condolences to family and friends of Johnny Crawford. He was my first heart throb, and yes I had posters all over my bedroom walls. Glad he continued his music. So sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace

My condolences to family and friends of Johnny Crawford. He was my first heart throb, and yes I had posters all over my bedroom walls. Glad he continued his music. So sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace... Collapse

David Dorsey from ROSSVILLE wrote on December 9, 2021 at 4:59 pm

Love this Watch every day

Love this
Watch every day... Collapse

Diane Libsack from Yakima,Wa. wrote on December 4, 2021 at 5:40 pm

Hi. Just wud like to Say,How Deeply my Condolences Go Out to His Wife,& Family. He'll Always,Be Missed,Everyday.in our ❤s. 4evver. I Loved him Dearly,in the Rifleman. He Was,the Perfect Boy,in that Program,that Was Pucked for that Part. May,🙏,the Lord Be With you,giving you Healing,& Comfort,4evver. As uou Continue Moving On. Eachday.🙏🤠🙏❤🖤

Hi. Just wud like to Say,How Deeply my Condolences Go Out to His Wife,& Family. He'll Always,Be Missed,Everyday.in our ❤s. 4evver. I Loved him Dearly,in the Rifleman. He Was,the Perfect Boy,in that Program,that Was Pucked for that Part. May,🙏,the Lord Be With you,giving you Healing,& Comfort,4evver. As uou Continue Moving On. Eachday.🙏🤠🙏❤🖤... Collapse

Oneta Hammond from Riverside wrote on November 29, 2021 at 5:20 pm

When I was a kid me and my sister used to watch the original Mouseketeers all the time, our favorites were Annette Funicello and Johnny Crawford, we thought of ourselves as being unofficial Mouseketeers.when I was a kid I used to watch The Rifleman and I had wished Lucas was my dad and I had a crush on Mark, he had such a wonderful smile and I loved his singing voice, to me they were the perfect family. Johnny was so gifted in so many ways, he was very charismatic and had such a wonderful smile. Johnny thank you for everything you have done, you will never be forgotten and I'm so glad I still get to watch The Rifleman and see Mark and Lucas on TV. I would love to get The Rifleman on DVDs. I would like to send my condolences and God bless to Johnny's family and friends, I want to thank Charlotte for being by Johnny's side when he went to heaven. Rest in peace Johnny and thank you. Sincerely your fan Oneta H.

When I was a kid me and my sister used to watch the original Mouseketeers all the time, our favorites were Annette Funicello and Johnny Crawford, we thought of ourselves as being unofficial Mouseketeers.when I was a kid I used to watch The Rifleman and I had wished Lucas was my dad and I had a crush on Mark, he had such a wonderful smile and I loved his singing voice, to me they were the perfect family. Johnny was so gifted in so many ways, he was very charismatic and had such a wonderful smile. Johnny thank you for everything you have done, you will never be forgotten and I'm so glad I still get to watch The Rifleman and see Mark and Lucas on TV. I would love to get The Rifleman on DVDs. I would like to send my condolences and God bless to Johnny's family and friends, I want to thank Charlotte for being by Johnny's side when he went to heaven.
Rest in peace Johnny and thank you.
Sincerely your fan Oneta H.... Collapse

Oneta Hammond from Riverside wrote on November 29, 2021 at 4:51 pm

Me and my sister used to watch the original Mouseketeers and Annette Funicello and Johnny where our favorites, I considered myself a Mouseketeer. when i was a kid in The Rifleman I wished Lucas was my dad and I had a crush on Mark and I loved marks singing voice Lucas and Mark was the perfect family when I was growing up. was handsome and had a wonderful smile

Me and my sister used to watch the original Mouseketeers and Annette Funicello and Johnny where our favorites, I considered myself a Mouseketeer.
when i was a kid in The Rifleman I wished Lucas was my dad and I had a crush on Mark and I loved marks singing voice Lucas and Mark was the perfect family when I was growing up. was handsome and had a wonderful smile... Collapse

Mary E Bryant from Los Angeles wrote on November 2, 2021 at 8:44 pm

Thank you Johnny for the memories, you have transitioned, you left a legacy of your acting, The Rifleman, my favorite show, I can see you everyday, I can see you and Lucas riding off in the sunset together….maybe I will meet you on the other side…..

Thank you Johnny for the memories, you have transitioned, you left a legacy of your acting, The Rifleman, my favorite show, I can see you everyday, I can see you and Lucas riding off in the sunset together….maybe I will meet you on the other side…..... Collapse

Eric Levorson from Portland, Oregon wrote on November 1, 2021 at 8:45 pm

🤠🤠Eric Levorson November 1, 2021 I miss Johnny Crawford. I want fans Rifleman Johnny Crawford and Chuck Conner . I watched Rifleman show TV . I pray Johnny Crawford .

🤠🤠Eric Levorson November 1, 2021
I miss Johnny Crawford. I want fans Rifleman
Johnny Crawford and Chuck Conner . I watched Rifleman show TV . I pray Johnny Crawford .... Collapse

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