The Most Unforgettable Stars of Western TV and Movies
Mark McCain, The Rifleman
Portrayed by Johnny Crawford
The Western-themed TV show The Rifleman brought to light many aspects that happen in real life that are rarely focused on by TV shows and films, one of them is being a single parent father. The show’s main man may be Lucas McCain, played by actor Chuck Connors, but another memorable character is that of his son, Mark McCain, portrayed by then-child actor Johnny Crawford. Rifleman Lucas McCain’s excellent marksmanship, and him resorting to it to find solutions to his problems, may have played a big part on the show. But a central theme is of him being a single parent to his son Mark, making sure he won’t be involved in violence like him, and that is what reminds the viewers about his humanity.
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