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wrote on July 18, 2021
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8:11 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Johnny was a great wonderful kind person. Great actor and singer.
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Johnny was a great wonderful kind person. Great actor and singer.... Collapse
wrote on July 17, 2021
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11:31 am
What a beautiful tribute. I'm 73 and grew up watching The Rifleman and still watch re-runs today. So sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful tribute. I'm 73 and grew up watching The Rifleman and still watch re-runs today.
So sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.... Collapse
So sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.... Collapse
wrote on July 13, 2021
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7:35 pm
I am 71 years old and Johnny was a friend of mine on TV. His performance will always be remembered for a super sensitive, concerned and helpful son. I’m sure his legacy of powerful and good performances won’t be forgotten.❤️😃
I am 71 years old and Johnny was a friend of mine on TV. His performance will always be remembered for a super sensitive, concerned and helpful son. I’m sure his legacy of powerful and good performances won’t be forgotten.❤️😃... Collapse
wrote on July 12, 2021
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11:26 pm
As a small boy growing up watching "The Rifleman" I still get chills watching the opening to the show. I counted 13 shots. I decided to check out the web site, and was aw struck to learn of the passing of Johnny Crawford: Not more than 90 days ago, and he was born on March 26, same as me. RIP Johnny.
As a small boy growing up watching "The Rifleman" I still get chills watching the opening to the show. I counted 13 shots. I decided to check out the web site, and was aw struck to learn of the passing of Johnny Crawford: Not more than 90 days ago, and he was born on March 26, same as me. RIP Johnny.... Collapse
wrote on July 12, 2021
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10:53 am
I had such a crush on Johnny. I always followed his career beginning as a Mouseketeer. Rest In Peace Mark!
I had such a crush on Johnny. I always followed his
career beginning as a Mouseketeer. Rest In Peace
Mark!... Collapse
career beginning as a Mouseketeer. Rest In Peace
Mark!... Collapse
wrote on July 11, 2021
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10:21 am
I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was such a good role model to me as a kid. Such a talented actor and singer. God bless you all. And God bless the memory and legacy of Johnny.
I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was such a good role model to me as a kid. Such a talented actor and singer. God bless you all. And God bless the memory and legacy of Johnny.... Collapse
wrote on June 25, 2021
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7:03 am
I just found out a couple of days ago that Johnny had passed. I would like to wish the family my condolences. I am a farmer who grew up watching the Rifleman in the fifties and sixties. I can only say how sad I am that he has passed. He was an inspiration to me as I was growing up as well as I’m sure he was to others. If the young men of our current generation would like a role model, I would recommend they watch episodes of The Rifleman and model themselves after Mark McCain. Thanks Mark, (Johnny), hope to meet you one day. Thanks for all the memories.
I just found out a couple of days ago that Johnny had passed. I would like to wish the family my condolences. I am a farmer who grew up watching the Rifleman in the fifties and sixties. I can only say how sad I am that he has passed. He was an inspiration to me as I was growing up as well as I’m sure he was to others. If the young men of our current generation would like a role model, I would recommend they watch episodes of The Rifleman and model themselves after Mark McCain. Thanks Mark, (Johnny), hope to meet you one day. Thanks for all the memories.... Collapse
wrote on June 22, 2021
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3:12 pm
Huge fan and followed Johnny's career as it took on new directions. I am incredibly sad to read of his passing. It seems that the good character portrayed by Mark McCain was simply as continuation of Johnny's actions in real life. My condolences.
Huge fan and followed Johnny's career as it took on new directions. I am incredibly sad to read of his passing. It seems that the good character portrayed by Mark McCain was simply as continuation of Johnny's actions in real life. My condolences.... Collapse
wrote on June 18, 2021
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4:59 pm
Dear Charlotte: My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Our family has enjoyed the Rifleman for years. Just this month we discovered it was available to watch again, and are enjoying it again. I like to look up show trivia while watching and discovered the news of Johnny's passing. How sad I felt at his loss, especially the last living link to a classic show. His wonderful boyish smile still the same after all the years. I especially felt bad to learn of his suffering a horrible disease. I empathize, my sister lost her husband this year to a horrible disease, he was only 71. That Johnny was taken at 75 still seems like he was too young and we were cheated. But thanks to him for hours of good will and moral entertainment, that will live on.
Dear Charlotte: My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Our family has enjoyed the Rifleman for years. Just this month we discovered it was available to watch again, and are enjoying it again. I like to look up show trivia while watching and discovered the news of Johnny's passing. How sad I felt at his loss, especially the last living link to a classic show. His wonderful boyish smile still the same after all the years. I especially felt bad to learn of his suffering a horrible disease. I empathize, my sister lost her husband this year to a horrible disease, he was only 71. That Johnny was taken at 75 still seems like he was too young and we were cheated. But thanks to him for hours of good will and moral entertainment, that will live on.... Collapse
wrote on June 18, 2021
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1:18 pm
Thank you for bringing such joy and entertainment to so many lives. You will forever be remembered with fondness
Thank you for bringing such joy and entertainment to so many lives. You will forever be remembered with fondness... Collapse
wrote on June 16, 2021
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6:58 am
My heart is heavy recalling the passing of my boyhood idol Johnny Crawford (same age, month, and yr). I heard about Johnny in of all places: a father-son barber shop yesterday (important news travels slowly for me). The producers, directors, and writers knew who they had in Mark and "pa" McCain especially in the 50's-60's where the tag of "father-son estrangement" was so prevalent. The interaction between father and son was so authentic. Realism can only describe the McCains in both happiness and teaching which was so evident in what was the "Golden-Age" of television my generation and Johnny's ushered in. I couldn't sleep last night distracted with the loss of Johnny so I got up and read. I read a lot. Currently I'm with Roger Rosenblatt ("The Story I Am") and so timely he writes about his mother and Alzheimers. Roger writes: "The thing about Alzheimers is that if it lasts long enough, it takes away everything, not only by erasing the person you once knew but by erasing the you you knew, too,....." The essence of a very tragic disease so eloquently written. The thing is as long as I breathe Johnny's memory will remain. Thank you Charlotte... Read more
My heart is heavy recalling the passing of my boyhood idol Johnny Crawford (same age, month, and yr). I heard about Johnny in of all places: a father-son barber shop yesterday (important news travels slowly for me).
The producers, directors, and writers knew who they had in Mark and "pa" McCain especially in the 50's-60's where the tag of "father-son estrangement" was so prevalent. The interaction between father and son was so authentic. Realism can only describe the McCains in both happiness and teaching which was so evident in what was the "Golden-Age" of television my generation and Johnny's ushered in.
I couldn't sleep last night distracted with the loss of Johnny so I got up and read. I read a lot. Currently I'm with Roger Rosenblatt ("The Story I Am") and so timely he writes about his mother and Alzheimers. Roger writes: "The thing about Alzheimers is that if it lasts long enough, it takes away everything, not only by erasing the person you once knew but by erasing the you you knew, too,....." The essence of a very tragic disease so eloquently written. The thing is as long as I breathe Johnny's memory will remain.
Thank you Charlotte for relating Johnny's last breathing moments. As a retired RN I only wish I could have been there to share with two exceptional human beings.
Thank you also Charlotte, Bobby, the Connors family, and all who contributed to the livelihood of Johnny Crawford. RIP my boyfriend. Well deserved.... Collapse
The producers, directors, and writers knew who they had in Mark and "pa" McCain especially in the 50's-60's where the tag of "father-son estrangement" was so prevalent. The interaction between father and son was so authentic. Realism can only describe the McCains in both happiness and teaching which was so evident in what was the "Golden-Age" of television my generation and Johnny's ushered in.
I couldn't sleep last night distracted with the loss of Johnny so I got up and read. I read a lot. Currently I'm with Roger Rosenblatt ("The Story I Am") and so timely he writes about his mother and Alzheimers. Roger writes: "The thing about Alzheimers is that if it lasts long enough, it takes away everything, not only by erasing the person you once knew but by erasing the you you knew, too,....." The essence of a very tragic disease so eloquently written. The thing is as long as I breathe Johnny's memory will remain.
Thank you Charlotte for relating Johnny's last breathing moments. As a retired RN I only wish I could have been there to share with two exceptional human beings.
Thank you also Charlotte, Bobby, the Connors family, and all who contributed to the livelihood of Johnny Crawford. RIP my boyfriend. Well deserved.... Collapse
wrote on June 8, 2021
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6:01 pm
God Bless you Johnny. I enjoyed growing up with you. I cried tonight when I learned you had passed. My love and respects to you and your family.
God Bless you Johnny. I enjoyed growing up with you. I cried tonight when I learned you had passed. My love and respects to you and your family.... Collapse
wrote on June 8, 2021
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9:41 am
So many actors helped to make the show what it was - every one John Milford was in, I liked - “Kid….your coffee’s gettin cold” - it’s one of my favorite Rifleman one-liners
So many actors helped to make the show what it was - every one John Milford was in, I liked - “Kid….your coffee’s gettin cold” - it’s one of my favorite Rifleman one-liners... Collapse
wrote on June 5, 2021
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2:35 pm
We didn't know Johnny died We well My Hubby Watching Him Right Now I Loved The Way The Two People Got Along So Great It's A Very Painful Loss N R Deepest Sympathy To His Family N Friends He Well Be Forever On Film"THE RIFLEMEN" I LOVE HIS SINGING HE DID On The Show
We didn't know Johnny died We well My Hubby Watching Him Right Now I Loved The Way The Two People Got Along So Great It's A Very Painful Loss N R Deepest Sympathy To His Family N Friends He Well Be Forever On Film"THE RIFLEMEN" I LOVE HIS SINGING HE DID On The Show... Collapse
wrote on May 30, 2021
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6:47 pm
….meant to add, he intones this as the final bars of Battle Hymn of the Republic play loud & proud - the screaming match that precedes it between Sheridan & the Rebel, is loud & believable - it’s the tops all the way around
….meant to add, he intones this as the final bars of Battle Hymn of the Republic play loud & proud - the screaming match that precedes it between Sheridan & the Rebel, is loud & believable - it’s the tops all the way around... Collapse
wrote on May 30, 2021
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6:37 pm
The Gen. Sheridan episode has gotta be one of the best - Lawrence Dobkin & Royal Dano steal the show as ex-Civil War Union Gen. Phil Sheridan, & Johnny Reb, a one-armed Rebel veteran respectively - “alright Johnny, watta ya hanging fire now for” as the general coolly lights his cigar - it’s also 1 of the Rifleman series best endings - w/Sheridan intoning “I’m carrying out the last & greatest order of my wartime Cmdr in Chief - Bind Up The Nation’s Wounds” Thank you Johnny C, & Chuck, for all those great shows
The Gen. Sheridan episode has gotta be one of the best - Lawrence Dobkin & Royal Dano steal the show as ex-Civil War Union Gen. Phil Sheridan, & Johnny Reb, a one-armed Rebel veteran respectively - “alright Johnny, watta ya hanging fire now for” as the general coolly lights his cigar - it’s also 1 of the Rifleman series best endings - w/Sheridan intoning “I’m carrying out the last & greatest order of my wartime Cmdr in Chief - Bind Up The Nation’s Wounds”
Thank you Johnny C, & Chuck, for all those great shows... Collapse
Thank you Johnny C, & Chuck, for all those great shows... Collapse
wrote on May 29, 2021
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6:05 pm
Johnny Crawford was one of the handsomest kids in films! I had a big crush on him when I was a child! He was so cute! And what a great personality! And to top that off.. he could act! I was in love with his hit song Cindy's Birthday! Johnny Crawford will never be forgotten by anyone that watches The Rifleman even today! I just know Johnny is in Heaven! He was one of the good guys!
Johnny Crawford was one of the handsomest kids in films! I had a big crush on him when I was a child! He was so cute! And what a great personality! And to top that off.. he could act! I was in love with his hit song Cindy's Birthday! Johnny Crawford will never be forgotten by anyone that watches The Rifleman even today! I just know Johnny is in Heaven! He was one of the good guys!... Collapse
wrote on May 29, 2021
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4:27 pm
When I was young, my Mom know not to have dinner ready until after 6:00, because The Rifleman was on until then. Of course, I had a crush on Johnny, but I also loved the show and the messages it portrayed. (My Dad was frequently mistaken for Chuck Connors as well.) At 65, I am now so enjoying reruns of The Rifleman on cable TV, and loving it all over again. I’m so very sorry that Johnny had Alzheimer’s - but he was certainly fortunate to have such a wonderful wonderful wife and friends who truly cared about him.
When I was young, my Mom know not to have dinner ready until after 6:00, because The Rifleman was on until then. Of course, I had a crush on Johnny, but I also loved the show and the messages it portrayed. (My Dad was frequently mistaken for Chuck Connors as well.) At 65, I am now so enjoying reruns of The Rifleman on cable TV, and loving it all over again. I’m so very sorry that Johnny had Alzheimer’s - but he was certainly fortunate to have such a wonderful wonderful wife and friends who truly cared about him.... Collapse
wrote on May 29, 2021
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12:12 am
Johnny and I attended Elementary School together back when when we were 9 or 10. Cheramoya Street School in West Hollywood. We sat next to each other. I remember the day his mom or agent brought him to class. He had been picked to be a Mouseketeer. Would watch him on that show and of course the Rifleman after school. Pretty cool.
Johnny and I attended Elementary School together back when when we were 9 or 10. Cheramoya Street School in West Hollywood. We sat next to each other. I remember the day his mom or agent brought him to class. He had been picked to be a Mouseketeer. Would watch him on that show and of course the Rifleman after school. Pretty cool.... Collapse
wrote on May 22, 2021
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9:39 pm
O,h my Go-sh,procrastination has come again. I'd been wanting to tell Johnny and everyone else about a possible health assistance method I heard about 10 yrs ago or more. Allopathic medicine has refrained from telling most of us about Chelation and the use of various substances that are called Smart Drugs ! Some of these are purported to help with Alz and Parkinson's types of movement afflictions. Johnny/Mark McCain was not only one of the great actors and Lucas Boy Too,but I believe The Rifleman can have hidden or subliminal educational value. In fact the episode that is about the power of the pen, a mischievous newspaper man who is up to no good...just like in current times...The Rifleman should be shown in prime time! .A shock and sadness..A great human, Johnny Crawford now gone...This is Just Not Right...It's not Fair...My Mom and Dad are gone now too...while ....
O,h my Go-sh,procrastination has come again. I'd been wanting to tell Johnny and everyone else about a possible health assistance method I heard about 10 yrs ago or more. Allopathic medicine has refrained from telling most of us about Chelation and the use of various substances that are called Smart Drugs ! Some of these are purported to help with Alz and Parkinson's types of movement afflictions. Johnny/Mark McCain was not only one of the great actors and Lucas Boy Too,but I believe The Rifleman can have hidden or subliminal educational value. In fact the episode that is about the power of the pen, a mischievous newspaper man who is up to no good...just like in current times...The Rifleman should be shown in prime time! .A shock and sadness..A great human, Johnny Crawford now gone...This is Just Not Right...It's not Fair...My Mom and Dad are gone now too...while ....... Collapse