Secrets Of TV’s The Rifleman: More Than Just Guns And Good Times

#36. Lucas' Love Interests

Being the handsome heartbreaker that Chuck’s character Lucas was, he had several big name actresses feature as love interests throughout the show. Some of those names consist of world famous actresses like Julie Adams, Amanda Ames, Patricia Barry, Patricia Blair, Ellen Corby, Joan Taylor, Katherine Bard, Sherry Jackson and more. As a widower, Lucas was open to meeting and dating several women but Joan Taylor seemed to be the only one that truly held his heart.

#37. The Real Milly Scott

Played by Joan Taylor, Milly Scott was the “new storekeeper” and one of the main love interests of McCain’s. After such instability in Lucas’s love life while managing to raise his boy and deal with the daily struggles of life, producers decided it was time for Lucas to settle down: cue Milly Scott. The practical, jean-wearing business woman that spent her inheritance on the general store that catches the attention and heart of main character Lucas McCain. Milly was for sure a fan favorite!

#38. The Young Emmy Nominee

On top of his many early accomplishments within the industry, Johnny Crawford was nominated for an Emmy Award by 13-years-old for his role of Mark McCain on The Rifleman! Unfortunately, beat out by Gunsmoke’s Dennis Weaver, Crawford lost the chance to grab the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) In A Dramatic Series, but just to be nominated at that young of an age is a major accomplishment in itself!

#39. RIP Chuck Connors

Sadly, Chuck Connors drew his last breath on November 10, 1992 as a result of pneumonia stemming from lung cancer. Although his character was only portrayed as a smoker once on the show, Chuck was a chain smoker in his real life and went through 3 packs a day until he was in his 50’s. Apparently after starting in 1940, it took the actor 30 years to quit but by then it was too late.

#40. Johnny Still Loves Chuck

As an acting mentor to Johnny, Chuck’s loss was significant and surreal to the younger actor. Johnny even delivered Chuck’s eulogy; the two remained very close over the years.

Secrets Of TV’s The Rifleman: More Than Just Guns And Good Times

#36. Lucas' Love Interests

#37. The Real Milly Scott

#38. The Young Emmy Nominee

#39. RIP Chuck Connors

#40. Johnny Still Loves Chuck

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