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Johnny Crawford

This Los Angeles native had a great acting career. It started in 1955 as an original Mouseketeer. "The Rifleman" would be his most famous show. Mark McCain was the son of Lucas we all know. Johnny was a recording artist in his day. His best-selling single hit was "Cindy's Birthday". Of all young actors, he was among the best. At the age of seventy-five, Johnny is being laid to rest. Johnny Crawford (1946-2021) I thank wikipedia.org and imdb.com for information I obtained to write this poem

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/4/2021 8:17:00 AM

This is such a lovely tribute, the rhyming succinct also Robert.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/2/2021 6:01:00 PM

Hello Robert ... I remember Johnny Crawford well. He stood out to me - thank you Robert - Lindsay

David Mchattie

Date: 5/2/2021 12:56:00 PM

I used to love the 'Mickey Mouse show' and 'Rifleman.' I hope he had a good life. May he rest in peace.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/2/2021 4:54:00 AM

That took me back to the 60's I remember it well, im still a big western fan. May he rest in peace. Tom

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/1/2021 9:02:00 PM

As a fan of "The Rifleman," I was saddened to hear of Johnny Crawford's death. This is a wonderful poem written in memory of a great actor. All my best, Evelyn

Judy Ball

Date: 5/1/2021 6:59:00 PM

Awww! I'm sorry to hear one of my old faves is being laid to rest again. Boy I'm really getting old. I'm seeing all my old favorite actors and entertainers going on to glory. If I mention it young people say ,"Who is that?" A fine tribute to a fine actor. God Bless, JB