*Open letter to Johnny Crawford! Hey, Everybody! Do you know how we all have been after Jeff to record some of his songs? Well, he now has the opportunity to get it recorded but it came up very quickly and he needs our help to get it done. He’s looking for some investors for this project. Each investor will get a signed CD from Jeff along with his gratitude. Would you like to help? If so, please get with me and I’ll give you all the details on how you can become an investor and help Jeff with his CD. We all know how talented Jeff is. Let’s help him get the chance to show everybody else! Cowgirl | News on "The Rifleman" DVD's—Hey, everybody! I have some great news! At Cowgirl's suggestion, I wrote to the producers of The Rifleman about DVD sets and I received an answer today. They said "It is our intention to make the 50th anniversary a special event and we are in the process of duplicating the entire 168 episodes in a memorial set."
Isn't that super? The letter did say we have to wait a few months, but at least we know it's coming! So for those of you who don't have the Western channel or any of the previous sets, just hang on for a bit longer!
Thanks Linda C. for sharing this information with us! posted 1/29/08 |
EBAY WARNING!
Note: Beware of unscrupulous EBAY dealers declaring The Rifleman is in the PUBLIC DOMAIN!!
It is certainly NOT.
I have verified this with LGL Productions and also their attorney Steve Gardner. |
Important News.....Buyer Beware! (click here) updated 1/18/08
Are you looking for The Rifleman DVD's? Make sure you know what you are buying!!!!
List of DVD's—Here is a list of the of original episodes put out by MPI
& a list of the 48 episodes that was not yet released. The Rifleman is copyrighted by the respective
producers (LGL Productions) and The McCain Ranch is here for entertainment purposes only.
I STRONGLY hope that you will support the producers & family member and purchase the
"Original DVD's."
Please do NOT help other to make money off of this great show! updated 3/2/08
Have you been ripped off?
Victims of consumer Rip-off want justice!
309,303 have been reported as of March 7, 2008
Go to ripoff.com to file a report. Thanks Steve for this info! Any of you Northforkers out there have news to share, please e-mail  Lots of new "stuff" coming to The McCain Ranch in the future....."Keep your 'sites' on The Rifleman" |
UPDATE!!!!! HARASSMENT TO THE MCCAIN RANCH
Go to The McCain Ranch Messageboard to follow this posting (posted 4/28/08)
Hi Rifleman fans!! I have some very disturbing news that I think you all should be aware of.
First of all let me say that the ONLY reason for The Rifleman....."Welcome to The McCain Ranch" is for my love of The Rifleman TV series, old TV westerns in general, and keeping those memories alive.
There are some people (person) are using these themes for personal gain and could care less about the nostalgia of the TV western's. Unfortunately one of those people (persons) has copied and pasted ALL 168 episodes among a lot of other things from this website (The McCain Ranch) WITHOUT my permission, and placed them on "his" website. The fact that he mentions who authored the writings at the bottom of each episode copy, in no way makes it any less plagiarizing. Legally perhaps (?), but certainly not morally, and to add insult, he uses his own copyright
(?) to this material in his website. You don't take one person's website to build another website for yourself. Let's be original here!
He has been terrorizing the McCain Ranch for sometime now. I've had to lock The McCain Ranch messageboard and delete my guestbook because of him. I have been informed from some of "The Rifleman fans" that this person has moved the episode guide that is mine, not deleted them. Just because he has moved them does not justify anything, they are still there & they are still mine!
I do not go to these sites, nor does The McCain Ranch support them, no matter what he has said in his website(s). Where you choose to go on the internet is up to you, I am not in competition here.
The McCain Ranch is here for you, the fans of "The Rifleman."
This is 'our' ranch.....'our' place in time.
It took me three years to write those episode, not counting all the other things "he" has taken from "The McCain Ranch....."
SHAME....SHAME.....SHAME on you! posted 2/08 "Effective immediately 2/12/08—It is not permissible to copy any images or material from riflemanconnors.com for use on another website, message board or blog.
Linking to any page on riflemanconnors.com is acceptable. I wish to thank everyone for their e-mails & support on this matter, without all of you this ranch would not be possible! Cowgirl
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Now let's see what's new here at the ranch.....
 Support our wounded military at Landstuhl Regional Hospital, Germany.
The chaplain's office at Landstuhl is our POC and is requesting DVDs/CDs for our wounded soldiers.
Come on all you Cowboy's & Cowgirl's, let's support those that help keep us safe.
Let's support out troops!
posted 2/15/08 |
Birthday's for May 
Bob (Bobby) Crawford May 13th
Members of The McCain Ranch Messageboard:
Ginia May 17th
Fred May 16th
Lu May 22
Bruce May 24 |
 "Branded" —
see the Branded section below.....
More Chuck stuff on
American Memorabilia
Auction Ends:
Thursday, may 15, 2008 The McCain Ranch would like to congratulate several of our members in winning the one auction on the Chuck Connors shirts!
Those ladies are in 7th heaven! |
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 This is a new section to the newsletter. I know the ranch is really big and it is still growing. (How many acres did Lucas have?) I thought I would add a feature page of the month in each newsletter.
This months feature page is
"When the West Was Fun"
A 1979 TV Special Western Reunion
Doug Abbott from TV Westerns photos had sent me a picture of "The Rifleman" & "The Lone Ranger" together from this special. This is what made me search this TV special out.
For the longest time, this page was view more then any other page on The McCain Ranch. I remember when I first started searching the internet. There wasn't much on this show.
I had already built this page and added a second page later.
Yours truly had a small part in helping to bring this back out. Brad Marks also sent me my own DVD of this show signed by him. He had invited Johnny Crawford on his internet radio show and I was to be a caller. I did get to talk to both of these great men. Brad Marks did say they originally taped 3 hours of this TV special but only aired one hour.
He did give The McCain Ranch the exclusive to this TV Western and The McCain Ranch is still helping to promote and sell this great western! Brad Marks did promise me if he ever releases the show it it's entirety, The McCain Ranch gets the exclusive. I have talked to a few stars that have appeared on this show.
Jeff Connors was on the set of the filming of this also. posted 5/2/08 |
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Jack Grinnage 'The Legacy'—I got in touch with Jack and asked him about the time he was on "The Rifleman" and if he remembered anything he would want to share with us. This is what he had to say.....Let me see, directed by Bernie Kowalski I think. I played a twin. I was sitting on my horse, and Chuck Connors walked in front of the horse, the horse was spooked, raised up on its hind legs and then came down on Chuck Connors foot. He rolled away, I don't remember if I controlled the horse or the wranglers came in. Chuck went home for the day. It was on a sound stage. I was not thrown. Other than that it was a ordinary day. I think Peter Jasmine played my brother, and we where suppose to be pretty wild. James Bartlett was the town drunk and we razzed him. Something like that. Interesting, Would love to see the pictures. thanks for the email. And hope my few memories helped. Take care. Jack G.
Here is the Link to Jack's website |
| *I would like to apologize to those of you who has contributed to the ranch and I didn't get some of your stuff in the ranch this month. I will try my best for the June newsletter. A new picture of Chuck at his ranch Medicine Hat Oaks
and a few more pictures just of the ranch. If you take a close look at where Chuck is setting you will see it is the telephone pole fence that was built by he & his sons and finished only a few months before his passing
Lu & George's
Back Country Horsemen of Washington
"Lifetime Achievement Award" We here at The McCain Ranch want to congratulate Lu & George—Sorry Lu I didn't get this in sooner! |
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Through Mark's Eyes
This is a story dedicated to Cowgirl (me) from Matthew—Thank you Matthew!
What a great story, I know you will enjoy it as much as I do. WHY The Rifleman touches us by John Raspanti—This episode epitomizes why
THE RIFLEMAN is one of the best television shows ever produced. His Cousin's Keeper by Linda C. Linda is presently working on a new story, "A
letter from Ann" Continuing saga of Donna's Story—Which is now into
Chapter 2 "Dr. Mark"
"Mark leaves the ranch"
"Did Lucas & Millie get married?"
"What about Micah & Lee?"
"Wait until you see what happens to Mark!"
"What is wrong with Lou"
Will Johnny stick by her?"
Also I would like to welcome a new edition to "The Writer's Corner"
"Transformation" 1 & 2
by Deltaqueen.
This is also a Continuing saga, which includes Johnny Drako We even have a script that that the ending was revised.....Sidewinder, the alternate ending. How many of you were disappointed in this ending the first time around? I guarantee you will not be disappointed in this ending!
Thanks to all of those who have contributed to The McCain Ranch!
"This is our ranch, our place in time!" Do you have a story you would like to share? If so please e-mail it to Also stop by the ranch & checkout
The McCain Ranch messageboard
You will need a key (password) to enter the ranch posted 5/2/08 |
| John Gilbert, Herschel Burke-Gilbert's son, sent these links of several interview videos on Herschel Burke-Gilbert for you to enjoy. They are brought to you by Archive of American Television Interview Herschel Burke Gilbert. Hear Herschel talk about his life, how he got to do the theme for The Rifleman and a lot of his great music scores. So much history here about the man and his music, "The Theme Weaver"
posted 5/2/08
Lots of new blooper &
odds n' ends updated 5/2/08
Honest Abe & Pick Temple
Here is a picture of Royal Dano & Pick Temple off the set of The Rifleman and a Pick Temple Video.
This is a video from Pick Temples kids show.
Anyone out there remember this show or was on this show? posted 5/2/08
One Timers only This is a list of character actors who have appeared on
"The Rifleman—one time only"
Whether they have appeared one time only or 168 times, they are just as important
as the main characters and/or anyone else involved in "The Rifleman"
This is just a small tribute to those great many characters actors.
I still have a long way to go until I'm finished with this, but I'm a working on it! updated 5/2/08
Look what's coming out from VCI Entertainment
Zane Grey Theatre & many other great shows |
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The McCain Ranch Card Shoppe
Send someone a card from
The McCain Ranch.....Do you know someone who would enjoy getting a birthday card or a get well card from The McCain Ranch?
This is going over really good!
Did you request your card for that
special Rifleman Fan?
Johnny Crawford's Myspace Here are some Myspace blogs
of members of
The McCain Ranch messageboard
If you are a member of the ranch and would like your blog posted here,
please e-mail |
The McCain Ranch will be celebrating 5 years that the ranch has been on the world wide web starting June 27th 2003. Also September 30th The McCain Ranch will be celebration 50 years that
"The Rifleman" first aired. There also will be contest & surprises.
The ranch will be accepting prizes for these events/contest in the future. If you have anything that you would like to contribute please e-mail |
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Whether you're interested in Fan Fiction — Fan Art — The Rifleman Screen Caps.....The McCain Ranch is where you will find it! The Rifleman Screen Caps for all of you fans to enjoy
These are many of my favorite episodes. Maybe your favorite episode is among these?
Thanks bluespiritgal! "The Rifleman" Fanart by bluespiritgal
bluespiritgal has done a really great job on these designs.
This link will be updated from time to time. Her latest Fanart for The Rifleman is called "A Father's Comfort"
A must see for Rifleman Fans!
Thank you for sharing these with us.
Besides an artist bluespiritgal is also a writer remember praire-schooner?
"Lost" & "The Outlaw's Widow"
Be sure & check out these great writings "The Rifleman" picture to color I have a feeling your gonna be seeing quite a bit of bluespiritgal around the ranch in the future. She has & is working on several other projects for the ranch. Please be sure & check out her website! |
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Johnny Crawford news Some of the member from The McCain Ranch have compiled a list of
"26 Questions for Johnny." Hopefully someday he will mosey by The McCain Ranch and visit for a spell, maybe even answer some of our questions we have put together for him. You just never know. Thanks Renewed fan for coming up with this great idea!
posted 3/26/08
Be sure & order Johnny's new CD
"Sweeping the Clouds Away"
go to
American Profile Magazine/Newspaper
or call toll free 1-800-715-6248 
Don't forget to pick up your copy of the American Profile Magazine/Newspaper
Be sure & get your copy!
Thanks Ginia for this info! Be sure & check out Ginia's
Johnny Crawford's website
Besides Johnny's fan site, Ginia also runs the Robert Crawford Jr. fan site.
Robert Crawford Jr.'s fan site was chose as 'Celebrity Site of the Day' on March 6, 2008
Congratulations Ginia, an award well deserved! posted 3/7/08 Do you have a story you would like to share with Ginia about Johnny or Bobby? If so, please get with Ginia, I know she and all of us fans of theirs would love to hear it! |
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The McCain Ranch members of the messageboard sent their birthday wishes for Johnny Crawford last month to Linda C. and she sent them on to Johnny Crawford. Johnny did receive and appreciates the good wishes we sent and he responded through a friend:
"There's no time for correspondence in my life. But I've wanted to thank you for all the birthday wishes from you and your friends that came to me in March. I've been very busy trying to finish the CD between jobs and business calls. Any day now. Thank you for being so understanding.
God Bless you!
Johnny Crawford | Ginia's Dream Believer Myspace Lu's Myspace Lone Star Mama Delta's Space
"Together Let's Keep the Westerns Alive!" London's Daily Mail newspaper has reported that Oscar-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen are planning a remake of Arkansas author Charles Portis' 1968 novel, 'True Grit' Here is a bit about that new western.
"Blood Meridian" (2009)
Overview
Director:Ridley Scott
Writers:Cormac McCarthy (novel)
William Monahan (screenplay)
Based On Novel — Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West Thanks Doug (Abbott) for this information! TV Westerns photos |
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The General Store
All things Western |
I'm sure ya'll know who Doug Abbott is by now! Doug is a big collector/seller of TV Westerns photos. Stop by and check out all these great western photos Doug has for sale. Doug has been collecting these for over 50 years & a big contributor of TV Westerns photos to many of the TV Western websites. This book is on the Classic TV Westerns of the last 50 years by Ronnie Jackson & Doug Abbott from AuthorHouse. The book covers 145 classic TV western shows and contains 460 color & b&w photos. Doug's book is delayed until spring , 2008. He is going to try for Father's Day. This will make a great gift for young & old—Cowboy's & Cowgirl's! updated 12/12/07
*I know of several people who will be getting this & I also will be getting a copy of this book for myself! |
| Available now! Peter Williams  new 23 track CD collection of TV western themes. These are all new recordings by premier British guitarist Peter Williams. This collection will feature 2 great TV western themes "Yancy Derringer & Tombstone Territory" that have never been available on LP, cassette or CD before and other rare western themes including
"Johnny Ringo, Colt 45 & Adventures of Champion". Doug Abbott wrote the Liner Notes for Peter's CD. For information on ordering your copy click here Peter Williams or Peter Williams' page from The McCain Ranch. Instrumentally Christmas - coming October 2008
You can hear a sample of Peter's music
Just click on the link below..... Ghost Riders in the Sky
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| Rifleman stuff.....Be sure to get your copy of Chuck Connors.....The Man Behind the Rifle or you could get the limited collector's edition, that's what I have.
There is only 100 of them being printed. You get a signed picture of Chuck and a certificate of authenticity, plus the author's signature, David Fury.
Please be sure & check out David's other great books! |
How about a hat like The Rifleman's?
Check out Baron hats
posted 6/27/06 |
Coming to The McCain Ranch.....
"Members only"
You will find all kinds of goodies here from time to time.
For you to be able to access this you will need to be a member of
The McCain Ranch messageboard
You will need a key (password) to enter the ranch. More info later. posted 5/2/08 |
| How would you like to own
"The Rifleman's rifle"?
Or the Mare's Laigs from "Wanted Dead or Alive?"
Maybe the "Duke Special?"
Whether you are a Cowboy or a Cowgirl, this is the site to see!
You can now purchase your own authentic reproductions.
See some of the weapons from our favorite TV Westerns
Eagle Squadron Productions
Eagle Squadron Productions is now pleased to offer this famous "rifleman's" rifle in a fully functional "shooting" version.
Made from carefully restored original antiques, this beautiful rifle can be yours for $2650 (plus shipping). Tell Robert Cowgirl sent ya'!
Robert's a good friend of mine!
The McCain Ranch supports
Eagle Squadron Productions/Robert Lanthier and all his does to help keep "our" classic westerns alive.
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Get ready to ride! "Keep your 'sites' on The Rifleman"
"The Rifleman" can be seen regularly on Encore Westerns Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. *The Encore Channel is showing the same opening scene for all five seasons of
"The Rifleman"
Not sure why, but I think MPI also did this when they had done the DVD's for the show. You're not the only one asking....."Isn't there more then one opening scene?" The different beginnings of the opening scenes to "The Rifleman"
How many opening scene do you think there were? How many did you say?
Are you sure? ; )
Pictures of the opening scenes For those who don't get The Western Channel.....a few people have mentioned you can download "The Rifleman" on Vongo to your computer. There is a fee for this. You also get the entire series uncut with good picture quality.
I did have someone who had problems after they have downloaded this, but for the most part others recommend it. I'm not recommending this, just giving you the fan other options!
Also.....have you tried your library? Keith from Indiana says.....I just wondered if anyone had apprised you of the fact that channel 46 WHME out of South Bend Indiana has been running The Rifleman for several years almost every evening at 6:30 PM EST. It is a “religious” station and shows very few commercials and the complete closing credits. (Once in a while it gets preempted for a religious news program.) Thanks Keith! |
I've gotten a lot of e-mail through the years of what a great and informative website
The Rifleman....."Welcome to the McCain Ranch" is.
I wish to thank each and everyone of you who has visited the ranch and a special thanks
to those who have contributed to The McCain Ranch.
Without all of you, The McCain Ranch would not be possible.
This is our place!
Also, thanks for all the e-mail. If for some reason I didn't answer your
e-mail, please re-submit it to me. I certainly didn't overlook anyone on purpose.
Margie "Keep your 'sites' on The Rifleman" McCain Ranch Site Map
around the McCain Ranch |
"Together let's keep the Westerns alive!" The Rifleman....."Welcome to the McCain Ranch....." was started 6/27/03
Last episode loaded on 6/27/06—but is still being updated, so be sure & check back! On September 30, 1958 "The Rifleman"—The Sharpshooter aired on ABC.
It originally aired on "Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre" on March 7, 1958 on CBS |
*FYI-for all of you who do not know the copyright laws—Current copyright laws vary from country to country, and while many countries allow private copying for personal use, some may not.
However, no country allows you to make copies of copyrighted material for sale or distribution
(even free distribution to friends—No exceptions!).
Please respect all laws and regulations of the country that you live in.
So please don't ask! posted 9/7/06
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