Chuck Connors was larger than life. Everything about him, from his stature to his athletic accomplishments … well, they just seemed pretty darn big. Of course, Chuck is best known as Lucas McCain from ...

In 1957, Connors was cast in Old Yeller — a breakthrough role that helped him land the titular role of Lucas on The Rifleman. Although he starred in numerous Western films throughout his career, his ...

Set in the 1880s, ‘The Rifleman’ aired on ABC from 1958 to 1963 ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty The Rifleman premiered during the golden age of TV Westerns. The black ...

The black-and-white ABC series — which premiered in September 1958 — was set in the 1880s and followed widowed rancher Lucas McCain (Chuck Conners) as he searched for a fresh start in the fictional ...