Secrets Of TV’s The Rifleman: More Than Just Guns And Good Times

The Guest Stars

Just like any television show, The Rifleman welcomed several famous faces to boost rating and viewings during its era. And thanks to Chuck’s professional background, some of the stars were professional athletes like future Hall of Famers (at the time) Duke Snider and Don Drysdale. Since the show ran for five years, there were over 500 guest appearances by big name actors like Sammy Davis Jr., John and Richard Anderson, Warren Oates, Robert Vaughn, comedian Buddy Hackett and hundreds more.