He appeared in various low-budget horror films, including "Teenage Zombies" (1959), "Terror of the Bloodhunters" (1962) and "Face of the Screaming Werewolf" (1964). He also worked as a dialogue coach in his early career. Indeed, the role typifies much of Corsia's acting career, in which he was typecast as a villain and, more often than not, a gangster. Pam Smith appeared in five movies and television shows in four decades. Sorenson made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a prisoner in "Seven" (episode 79) and Vic Adler in "The Sixteenth Cousin" (episode 159). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller; "Branded" (19651966), starring THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors; and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. Noland made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Clare in "The High Country" (episode 122). Jimmy Fields is an American television and film actor. Contreras also had a recurring role as Pedro in the western series "The High Chaparral" (19671971). He guest-starred in many popular television shows, including the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the road series "Route 66" (19601964), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965) and the espionage thriller "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." The Leave it to Beaver star said he couldnt do it. R. G. Armstrong passed away on July 27, 2012 at age 95. He also had a minor part in the Oscar-winning musical war romance "South Pacific" (1958), starring Rossano Brazzi and Mitzi Gaynor. He has guest-starred in many of the popular shows of the 1950s through the 90s, including the courtroom crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr; the family comedy "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), starring Jay North in the title role; the action-adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967), starring David Janssen as a wrongly convicted doctor on the run; the detective drama "Kojak" (19731978), starring Telly Savalas in the title role; the war satire "M*A*S*H*" (19721983), starring an ensemble cast led by Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Larry Linville, Harry Morgan and MacLean Stevenson; and the action-adventure series "The New Adventures of Wonder Woman" (19751979), starring Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman. Maynor guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s through the 60s, including the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the sitcom "McHale's Navy" (19621966) and Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964). Toward the end of his career, he had an uncredited stunt role in the Sam Peckinpah film "The Wild Bunch" (1969), and in his final film role, he appeared in the obscure western drama "Smoke in the Wind" (1975). He also raised $50,000 for the Alabama Association of Retarded Citizens. Garwood made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Smith in "Blood Brothers" (episode 35) and Tom Coleman in "Sins of the Father" (episode 70). Pamela Cole guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sally in "The Schoolmaster" (episode 86). Vye made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jude Nichols in "Nora" (episode 75). Beginning a career as a child actor at the age of four, Osmond played the role of Eddie Haskell on the late 1950s to early 1960s television situation comedy Leave It to Beaver and reprised it on the 1980s revival series The New Leave It to Beaver. Despite his initial success in Hollywood, Kinsolving became disenchanted with the industry and left to pursue other interests. Milford ran the Chamber Theatre on Cahuenga Blvd. He got his start on the stage with an apprenticeship at Eva Le Gallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre in Manhattan. Chandler also appeared in many of the other classic western TV series of the period, including "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "Laramie" (19591963), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He made his film debut in the Bowery Boys comedy "Feudin' Fools" (1952), and his most notable film roles were Deputy Sheriff Slim Adams in the film noir thriller "Suddenly" (1954), starring Frank Sinatra and Hayden Sterling, and the arch villain Captain Seas in the adventure film "Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze" (1975), starring Ron Ely. He got his start in theater, working with stock companies and the Albuquerque Civic Playhouse. (19621967), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), the science fiction cult classic "Star Trek" (19661969), the crime drama "Mannix" (19671975), the anthology series "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" (19541990), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the police drama "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977), the Aaron Spelling fantasy series "Fantasy Island" (19771984) and the medical mystery "Quincy M.E." In his nearly four-hour Archive interview, Jerry Mathers talks about his start as a child model from the age of two, which led to his acting career in live television in the early 1950s. Blackmer's last appearance on the Broadway stage was the 196364 production of "A Case of Libel," and his last acting role was in "Do You Take This Stranger? Between his stunt work and his acting credits, DeNormand appeared in more than 300 movies and television shows during a career spanning 45 years. He had a recurring role in the comedy series "The Adventures of Hiram Holliday" (19561957), playing the part of Garreaux. Hunnicut guest-starred in several popular television shows, including the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969) and the crime drama "Adam-12" (19681975). Many roles throughout his career were uncredited. He also made numerous television appearances, including the western series, "Gunsmoke," "Bonanza," "Wagon Train," "The Virginian," and "Little House on the Prairie," among many others. He is best-remembered for his work in the western and science-fiction genres. Tom Nolan, born Bernard Girouard, is a Canadian film and television actor, and also a writer. Kagey in "The Lieutenant" (19631964), Lt. Paul Hewitt in "The Bold Ones: The Lawyers" (19691972), and a co-starring role as Captain Dempsey in the action comedy "Enos" (19801981). In 1957, a second show, "Captain Penny's Fun House," was spun off to showcase Penfound's character. Later he relocated to California and studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. Raised in New York and New Jersey, his uncle arranged for him to have a summer job working at the theater of Suffern County, New York, where he worked with fellow actors Broderick Crawford, George Tobias, Jose Ferrer and Kent Smith. When Danova first came to America, he reportedly said he wanted to lose his accent so that he could play an American cowboy. Paul Carr made four guest appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying different characters in each episode. Forest made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Chaqua in "The Raid" (episode 37). Cole is Chuck Connor's niece and was recruited to play one of the school children, along with Steven Gardner, the son of THE RIFLEMAN producer Arthur Gardner and Connors' four sons Mike, Steve, Jeff and Kevin. His other credits have been in television, including the medical drama "The Eleventh Hour" (!9621964), the marine corps drama "The Lieutenant" (19641966), the marital drama "The Young Marrieds" (19641966), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973). She appeared in ten movies and television shows during a decade-long career. He also guest-starred in the western "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. With the exception of the television pilot, for the show's entire run, from 1957 to 1963, he played the older son of June (played by Barbara Billingsley) and Ward (played by Hugh Beaumont) Cleaver, and the older brother of protagonist Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver (played by Jerry Mathers). Other television appearances included CBS's anthology series, "The DuPont Show with June Allyson," co-starring Steve Allen in the 1960 episode "Play Acting," and five episodes of General Electric Theater between 1956 and 1961. Platt had a minor part in the romantic war comedy "I was a Male War Bride" (1949), starring Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan. She has appeared in more than 70 television shows and movies in a career spanning 60 years. He is best-remembered for his portrayals of authority figures in the western genre. In the 1920's he learned to play the fiddle and guitar, and toured the country with a radio singing group, the Arizona Wranglers. Kruschen appeared in four episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the Clyde Bailey in "The Retired Gun" (episode 17), Sammy in "One Went to Denver" (episode 25). Diane Brewster was an American television and film actress. Natividad Vacio, born Jose Natividad Dominguez Vacio, was an American character actor of film and television, in addition to being a musician and a teacher. John Durren is an American film and television actor. In his later years, Hunnicutt served as the honorary mayor of Northridge, California. Harlan Warde was an American actor who appeared in 180 films and television series over a 40 year career. Leavitt made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jeptha Docking in "Short Rope for a Tall Man" (episode 103) and the hotel clerk in "The Bullet" (episode 163). Among his many television credits, he appeared eight times in "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19561961) and six times in "Perry Mason"( 19581965). He appeared in 45 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 20 years. In 1936, he became famous after replacing actor Don Ameche as the leading man on "The First Nighter," a weekly program of radio dramas. Typically cast in roles playing shifty executives, errant husbands and unctuous, non-nonsense professionals in scores of TV dramas, he appeared in numerous shows, including "Perry Mason," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "77 Sunset Strip." Lenny Geer, born Leonard P. Geer, was an American film and television actor, as well as a stuntman. Marilee Phelps, born Mary Lee Kukuck, was an American film and television actress. Several of her early roles were uncredited. He is best-remembered for his portrayals of authority figures in anthology series and westerns. Near the end of his life, Carradine claimed to have appeared in more movies than any other actor, surpassing the record set by Donald Crisp, the Oscar winning actor and director who had started in silent films and had appeared in numerous one and two reel films, many of them lost. He was virtually unrecognizable underneath his simian make-up as war-mongering General Aldo in "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" (1973). Her film roles included Angela in the sci-fi film "Crack in the World" (1965), starring Dana Andrews; Mrs. Johnson in the action film "10 to Midnight" (1983), starring Charles Bronson; Sara Beecham in the action film "Messenger of Death" (1988), starring Charles Bronson; and a bit part (the second woman in the shelter) in the comedy "Scrooged" (1988), starring Bill Murray. He portrayed Dr. Arthur Carrington in "The Thing from Another World" (1951), starring James Arness from "Gunsmoke" ; Dr. Zoldeck in the comedy sci-fi "Monkey Business" (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe; Dr. Pryor in the sci-fi classic "The War of the Worlds" (1953); and Dr. Shelby in the Oscar-winning thriller "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" He is known for performing in a group called The Ames Brothers, a popular 1950s singing group. Case returned to New York to appear in an off-Broadway production of "Once Upon a Mattress," and from there went on to co-star with Henry Fonda in the TV series "The Deputy," for which he is best remembered. In the interim, Ryle worked as a civilian advisor for the Israeli military while the territory was being developed. I did movies. Sammy Davis, Jr. was an American entertainer who began performing at the age of three with his father and uncle in the vaudeville group, the Will Mastin Trio. She appeared in nearly 40 movies and television shows in a career spanning almost four decades. She guest-starred in some popular television shows in a variety of genres between 1960s and 80s, including the medical drama "Ben Casey" (19611966), the family comedy "The Beverly Hillbillies" (19621971) and the forensic medical drama "Quincy M.E." Gene Tyburn is an American actor who has worked primarily in television. She guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Sergeant Preston of the Yukon" (19551958), starring Dick Simmons, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, and "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone. The roles revitalized his flagging career, but now as a western hero, or at least an anti-hero, and he became an international star. Parsons made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying A. Parker in "Letter of the Law" (episode 50) and the old man in "Strange Town" (episode 81). He began his career as a child performer, appearing in local theater productions and radio. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), starring Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur; the western "Dodge City" (1939), starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Ann Sheridan and Bruce Cabot; the noir film "Stranger on the Third Floor" (1940), starring Peter Lorre; the western "Return of the Bad Men" (1948), starring Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys and George "Gabby" Hayes; and the crime drama "Please Murder Me" (1956), starring Angela Lansbury and Raymond Burr. He continued in the role until 1962 making a total of 15 appearances on our show. Phipps guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the crime drama "M Squad" (19571960), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the macabre anthology series "Thriller" (19601962), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the war drama "Combat!" Born Annie Goldfarb in pre-World War II France, Annie Fargue (also Farge) was a television and film actress. The popular Western series "Gunsmoke" was no stranger to some pretty amazing guest stars over the years. Most of Homeier's film roles were early in his career, but included varied characters, such as Hunt Bromley in the western "Gunfighter" (1950), starring Gregory Peck, and Ollie Weaver in the Don Knotts comedy "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" (1966). His first love was the stage, and he produced and directed several plays on the summer theater circuit. He was a prolific actor best-known for his roles in the Peckinpah classics, "The Wild Bunch" (1969) and "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" (1974). Freed was a versatile actor who appeared in more than 75 films and 200 television shows. James Drury is an American actor in television and film. He appeared in many films starring movie and stage legends such as Ray Bolger in "Three to Make Ready," Bert Lahr and Angela Lansbury in "Hotel Paradiso" and Judy Garland in the film "Summer Stock" (1950). (19621967), starring Vic Morrow. He guest-starred in several other popular television shows of the 1950s through the 60s, including the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), "M Squad" (19571960), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964) and "Arrest and Trial" (19631964), the family comedy "I Love Lucy" (19511957), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and the horror series "Thriller" (19601962). Perreau guest-starred in many television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the long-running family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the family comedies "My Three Sons" (19601972) and "The Brady Bunch" (19691974), the war comedy "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." Milford played recurring roles in several series, including Ike Clanton for one season in "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (19551961), Sgt. Around this time, Corsia also acted in "The Naked City (1948), "The Big Combo" (1955), "The Killing" (1956), "Slightly Scarlet" (1956) and "Baby Face Nelson" (1957), consistently reprising his role as the villain. She appeared in "Green Fields" (1937), her earliest film, and she also appeared in one of the movies in the Charlie Chan franchise, "Black Magic" (1944). He guest-starred in Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964) and the road series "Route 66" (19601964). Once there, he began refining his villainous personae, enhanced by his slim profile and pencil-thin mustache. Zuckert guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the crime drama "Mannix" (19671975), the war drama "Combat!" He has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than five decades. He appeared in an uncredited role in "Perils of Pauline" (1914) and went on to spend the 1920s playing on Broadway, eventually debuting in talkies in 1929, in "The Love Racket." Richards appeared in three episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Reed Barns in "The Apprentice Sheriff" (episode 11), Dave Chester in "Gunfire" (episode 126), and John Keeler in "Tinhorn" (episode 134). Eventually, he returned to the United States and resumed playing villains in film and television, including in two James Bond movies, "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971) and "The Man With the Golden Gun" (1974). Jerry Mathers is best known for playing the young Theodore "Beaver . He fared better in television, guest-starring in many popular shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the comedy "The Jack Benny Program" (19501965), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the suspense series "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (19621965), the long-running family drama "Lassie" (19541974) and the comedy series "Petticoat Junction" (19631970). Blocker was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War as a First Sergeant. More recently, he made appearances in the popular comedy series "My Name is Earl" (20052009) and "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (20052007). He appeared in 170 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 40 years. Barcroft made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mr. Stevens in "Outlaw's Shoes" (episode 141). As a character actor, Moss specialized in crafting urbane villains of various ethnicities. She played numerous memorable recurring roles in many hit television series, including "Hawkins Falls: A Television Novel" (1950). He co-starred with THE RIFLEMAN's Paul Fix in "The High and The Mighty" (1954), playing the gun-toting idiot. Kinsolving guest-starred in several popular shows of the 1960s, including the medical drama "Ben Casey" (19611966), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the off-beat anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965) and the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964). He played Hank Fulton in "End of a Young Gun" (episode 3), Rudy Crofts in "The Stand-In" (episode 114), Matt Yordy in "Honest Abe" (episode 118), and Larsen, the Bartender in "I Take This Woman" (episode 148). Most of her film roles were minor, including uncredited parts in the war drama "China Gate" (1957), starring Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson and Nat King Cole, and the film adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" (1958), starring Yul Brynner, William Shatner and Richard Basehart; Mrs. Catherine Morgan in the western thriller "Last Train from Gun Hill" (1959), starring Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn; and Gogo Lazlo in the drama "College Confidential" (1960), starring Steve Allen. This interplay between the actors and creative team is part of what made "Leave it to Beaver" the legendary program that it is today. He appeared in many popular western series, including "The Adventures of Kit Carson" (19511952), "Death Valley Days" (19541955), "Annie Oakley" (19561957), "Lawman" (19591962), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Raymond Guth is an American film, television and voice actor. He appeared in nearly 240 movies and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ralph Haven in "The Guest" (episode 165). Purportedly, he got his first movie job by trading his accounting services for a role. Other westerns in which he gueststarred include "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Stuart Randall was an American film and television actor. in 1979 and passed away in 1987. Seldes received several Tony and Drama Desk Awards nominations. Jack Grinnage, born Jack Eugene Stewart, is an American actor of stage, film and television. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. Colman made guest appearances in numerous crime dramas, including "Cavalcade of America" (19521957), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Police Story" (19731977). Many of his roles were uncredited. He appeared in 290 television shows and movies in a career spanning more than 50 years. did jerry mathers play on gunsmoke. Dawson was a lifelong member of the Masquers Club, and later in life was made an honorary member of the Pioneers of Radio Club. Thorson made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Marshal Burks in parts one and two of "The Wyoming Story" (episodes 96 and 97). He guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the anthology series "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" (19541990) and the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966). He guest-starred in nearly all of the other iconic westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Maverick" (19571962), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "The Virginian" (19621971), and "Bonanza" (19591973). He was typecast as a shady villain, which made him well-suited for the B-movie circuit. While studying acting under veteran actor Jeff Corey, Forest was discovered by Roger Corman, who cast him his new film "The Saga of the Viking Women" (1957). Before embarking on a full-time screen career, he was a performer and director of the Pasadena Community Playhouse, where he coached up-and-coming young actors, including Dana Andrews, George Reeve, Robert Preston and Victor Mature. In 1968, Blocker appeared with Frank Sinatra in "Lady in Cement," film sequel to "Tony Rome." She also was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and six Emmy's. Barcroft accidentally fell into acting after being discovered while acting as a hobby to improve his speaking skills for his job as a salesman. He appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows during a career spanning almost 30 years. Cook guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Andy Carr in "Sheer Terror" (episode 113). Grant Richards was an American actor whose career spanned the 1930's through the early 1960's. Hunter in the adventure series "White Hunter" (19571959) and Sheriff Will Mayberry in the dramatic series "Bus Stop" (19611962). i still enjoy it every time i see it, my only regret is not being able to feel that same exciting astonishment each step of the way that i experienced the very first time i perused this episode! His most memorable role was portraying Clipper King in the modern western series "Sky King" (19511959), starring Kirby Grant and Gloria Winters. Despite his high visibility in television, Lynch had several memorable film roles, including Det. Hutchinson made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Christine St. John in "The Prodigal" (episode 71). Hopper received critical recognition for his work in "Blue Velvet" and "Hoosiers," the latter film garnering him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. John Milford was an American actor, whose long career, primarily in television, included more than 164 acting roles spanning five decades. He has appeared in 13 television shows during a career spanning just over a decade. did jerry mathers play on gunsmokenon selective state school league table. Dr. Jerry Leonard. Some of his later work in television included guest spots in "Ben Casey," "Lost in Space," "Night Gallery," "Route 66," "Planet of the Apes," "Cannon," "Little House on the Prairie," "Kung Fu," "CHIPs," "Quincy M.E.," "Fantasy Island," "Twin Peaks," "Amazing Stories." She guest-starred in various popular shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the Lloyd Bridges adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), and the adventure crime series "It Takes a Thief" (19681970), as well as the crime dramas "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "M Squad" (19571960), "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960) and the courtroom drama "Perry Mason" (19571966). He appeared in 85 movies and television shows during his 55-year career. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Nils in "The Money Gun" (episode 33). As most people know, Tony Dow was my big brother on Leave it to Beaver. He has 16 credits as an actor in a career spanning more than 30 years. Ian Murray made appearances in seven episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing the recurring character of Harley Hannabury in six, including "The Challenge" (episode 28), "Blood Brothers" (episode 35), "Obituary" (episode 44), "The Fourflusher" (episode 72), "Meeting at Midnight" (credited as "Old Man")(episode 74), and "The Illustrator" (episode 88). He appeared in more than 250 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 30 years. Barron also performed in several popular series of the 1960s, including "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), "The Loretta Young Show" (19531961) and "The Untouchables" (19591963). He also guest-starred in "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jessie Phillips in "Tin Horn" (episode 134). Jack Lester, born Jack Lester Swineford, was an American actor who worked primarily in radio and television. She also guest-starred in the western "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. In 1963, Morrow received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead) for his recurring role as Sergeant Chip Saunders in the World War II television series "Combat!" ]"[5], Mathers remained friends with Barbara Billingsley, who played his TV mother June Cleaver, and he remembered her after her death as "a good friend and an even better mentor. McVey guest-starred in many popular shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the crime drama "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967) and the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966). He guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the crime drama "Dragnet" (19511959), the detective drama "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the espionage thriller "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite. He was a regular on "Bourbon Street Beat" (19591960), playing Beauregard O'Hanlon, and on "Gunsmoke" (19551975) he had a recurring role as Percy Crump, the undertaker. Patrick McVey was an American stage, film and television actor who appeared in 100 movies and television shows during his 30-year career. Lyle Bettger was an American stage, film and television actor. Previously, La Franchise performed in a children's television show, playing "Uncle Charlie" on Portland, Oregon station KPTV. (19641968) and the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966). The film is a semi-fictionalized account of military brutality and mutiny in the French Army during World War I . In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, she appeared in "Laramie" (19591963) and "The Virginian" (19621971). He attended Dickinson College and graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1937. She appeared in nearly 20 French and English language movies and television shows in a brief career of 14 years, before returning home to France in the mid-1960s where she became a theatrical director. Joe Friday, "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (19571960), starring David Janssen as a suave private eye, and "Thriller" (19601962), hosted by Boris Karloff, as well as "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" (19541990), hosted by Walt Disney, and the long-running family comedy "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" (19521966). In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Drury also appeared in other iconic westerns of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, including "Lawman" (19581962), "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Wagon Train" (19571965). She guest-starred in numerous other westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, "The Restless Gun" (19571959), starring John Payne, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner, "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor, "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, in which she had a recurring role as Ma Smalley. 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