description The Rifleman Overview
The Rifleman chronicled the life of rancher Lucas McCain and his son Mark in the fictional North Fork, New Mexico Territory during the 1880s. Filmed in black and white, the half-hour ABC series ran from 1958 to 1963, pioneering the depiction of a single parent family on television. It was produced by Four Star Television.
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Who are Lucas and Mark McCain in The Rifleman?
Lucas McCain, played by Chuck Connors, is a widowed rancher raising his son Mark in North Fork, New Mexico Territory. Mark is played by Johnny Crawford, and their father-son relationship is the center of the series.
What kind of rifle does Lucas use in The Rifleman?
Lucas McCain uses a modified Winchester-style rifle with a large loop lever. The opening credits made the rapid-fire rifle one of the most recognizable props in 1950s television westerns.
How long did The Rifleman run?
The Rifleman ran on ABC from 1958 to 1963. It was a black-and-white half-hour western, which helped distinguish it from some longer-format TV westerns of the period.
Where is The Rifleman set?
The series is set in the fictional town of North Fork in the New Mexico Territory during the 1880s. That setting lets the show mix ranch life, frontier law, and weekly guest conflicts.
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