The RIFLEMAN, Chuck Connors Grave

[@notmuchtoit8019]

My husband and I were personal friends of Chuck's. So was pleasantly surprised to see your blog about him. We will never forget the day his secretary called us to tell us he had passed away. He had quite an interesting life and career and is greatly missed. He would have gotten a kick out of seeing someone take such an interest in his life and career.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you for sharing that! Im honored

[@kelsadilla367]

What was he like to you?

[@cherylniday5821]

Thanks, Jordan! Chuck Conners is one of my favorites. I still watch The Rifleman almost every day on METV. What a great life he lived! Thank you!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

You are welcome

[@marine-pilot4511]

I as well. Always a moral message, of good and decency.

[@esthergarcia1373]

And a beautiful relationship between father and son as well.

[@lauraodle5816]

Watch The Rifleman all the time! Who needs cable! Loved it!

[@christinehooks8873]

Thank You for this great video. I am 72 I had a crush on him when I was a teenager.I miss him.

[@heartforwon]

Chuck Connors in the Rifleman was and still is one of my all time favorites.

[@kstewskis]

Being in a Catholic cemetery reminds us what we are to face at our Judgement. The Sacred Heart reminds us of hope. Beautiful tribute, thanks Jordan!

[@robertmoore1839]

To me it’s very interesting that a star on TV would have such a simple and small headstone like this. Thank you, Jordan for this great video in all the information you provided about Mr. Connors. Great job and I hope you get a lot more subscribers to your channel because you really deserve it.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Youre very welcome Robert

[@richardleath9213]

@@DazewithJordantheLion this is Richard you don't know me but I don't know you but I sure like I live out here at Lancaster California ZIP code is 93535 address is 43850 East space 33

[@JoeJoe4P]

Loved this video. I’m a Chuck Connors fan. Loved the Rifleman as a kid, and also loved his other series Branded. Thank you for sharing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I for sure always think of him as the Rifleman and also Old Yeller. But I had no idea about his baseball and a basketball careers. That's impressive!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Me either. When i read the sports info i said i have to vlog this

[@RhettyforHistory]

Daze with Jordan the Lion Yeah you did an excellent job! Unbelievable he could have played football too. He had a lot off different opportunities in life.

[@bonniebrown6960]

We still watch The Rifle Man reruns. I grew up watch it too . I've always loved that show . He reminds me of my Pawpaw . My Pawpaw's brother and his wife (Clyde & Rita ) played extras in the movie Roots . They said, they wore some old clothes and they had on some big old hats . lol !! They have since passed away. They lived in Mississippi. Thanks Jordan for sharing that with us . I didn't know all of that about Chuck Connors. Hey sweet little Jau...!! Love you guys !! Great vlog !!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Great story!

[@mastiffpeople4868]

Thank you for this, although he wasn't of my time, he was one of the greatest. They don't make em like that anymore. Love ALL your adventures always!

[@davidc.pierce9631]

mastiff people you are so, right, on all counts!

[@jojosmojo1414]

He was one lean,mean Rifleman, loved that show.

[@zipshed]

I remember when in 1977 Roots came on TV as a mini series and I was like in 7th or 8th grade. It was fantastic! We all watched it as a family and couldnt be torn from the TV. It was the best show I had ever seen at the time. I didnt know Chuck Connors was even in roots till watching this....but now thinking about it...its like wow I remember him. The Rifleman was a great show is is still on cable and the wife and I watch an episode now and then. Thanks Jordan!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Great comment! Thank you

[@jerrycaughron7378]

Thank you for taking us on this Unique venture!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

You are welcome Jerry

[@kellibomb]

Watched re-runs of the Rifleman and what sticks out to me, is that there was always a lesson in good life values in just about every show, hokey by today's standards. Have seen your Ritchie Valens vlog, that was amazing too, thanks for sharing this with us today.

[@southernshop8424]

Those values are anything but hokey, timeless maybe there would be less rioting and peoples lives and businesses being destroyed if those hokey values were still taught. And insurance does not cover destruction caused by rioting.

[@robertloken8212]

One of our local retro channels shows The Rifleman couple times a day. I also remember him in Branded and a very short lived series Cowboy in Africa

[@darylturcott]

One of my favorite actors when I was younger

[@timtaschner4833]

Awesome grew up watching it loved it, he was also in a TV show called Branded which was pretty good.Thank you Jordan for another great VLOG

[@southernshop8424]

I loved that show because he played an underdog who was wrongly convicted of desertion and cowerdice being the only survivor of his troop

[@Trampus002]

@@southernshop8424 I agree. Such an overlooked, great adult Western. Very positive and such good acting. Love Chuck Connors. RIP.

[@TampaJay]

Chuck Connors was a Renaissance man. I knew he played professional sports for the Boston Celtics, and Chicago Cubs, I do believe he also went to West Point? .I did not know about the Dodgers and the backboard. Im glad you shared this man. I've always thought he should be talked about more and recognized more for his life achievements. I remember when La Bamba was played non stop on HBO. Id watch it many mornings before school, a long with Saved by the Bell, of course. Thanks for sharing man

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Total renaissance

[@MikeBrownOhio]

My mother n law and I watched the Rifleman every day up until her death 3 years ago...Mr.Connors and I also share the same birthday...Have a great day...

[@sheepdog4656]

"He was offered numerous sports scholarships as a young man and played at Seton Hall in World War II, he served four years in the Army, much of it as a tank instructor at West Point." Source: www.riflemanconnors.com/Chuck_Connors_Obituary.htm

[@richardhuffman1099]

Tampa Jay That's Awesome! I didn't know that. Thank you for sharing that

[@paulrobbins5972]

Tampa Jay “8

[@tomtransport]

I read somewhere that the rifle used in the rifleman was the same rifle used by John Wayne in 1939's Stagecoach. I did watch some of the movie and sure enough when Wayne has the shoot out at the end of the movie you can see that ringed lever on the lever action rifle. So nice of you to always stop by your friend Shelly Winters grave. I remember how you delivered sandwiches to her and became friends. Pretty lady in her younger years and quite the swimmer in The Posiden Adventure and still pretty.

[@mariaday712]

Very interesting vlog. I was wondering why you picked Chuck Conners. I knew he was in the Rifleman but I didn't know about him playing baseball and basketball. I learned a lot about Chuck I didn't know. Beautiful cemetery. Thanks for taking us out to see Chuck's grave. Can't wait to see where you take us tomorrow. Take care.

[@janadeubner9883]

Great vlog! I grew up watching the Rifleman and "loved" Johnny Crawford at least as much as a preschooler could "love"! Guess I was into "older" guys! I remember reading somewhere that Chuck Connors was so good at handling the rifle that pretty much got him the part. I also remember Roots and I believe everyone was riveted to that show at the time. It did have a lot of stars in it. Personally I was saddened to see Chuck Connors being such a badass on the show but then that was because he was so beloved in the Rifleman. Roots woke up a lot of people with its content myself included. Now when I run across the Rifleman I think wow how racist was that! The times have changed! Thanks for remembering Chuck Connors Jordan!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Haha

[@southernshop8424]

Tell us how the Rifleman was so racist?

[@georgiannakalwat5416]

Jordan and Jah good work! I was expecting my first son in 77 and watched roots and loved it! It made me cry a lot but thought it was a great mini series,!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thanks. Great comment

[@jackiebratcher2997]

I really enjoyed this vlog!.. Big fan of Chuck Conners .. Very interesting.. Thank You!!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Great!! Thanks for watching!

[@HisWayMine]

Hi thanks so much for the great video!! You can tell by my user name that I am nuts about Chuck Connors!:) I used to do tribute videos on here and I had a forum dedicated to Chuck for a couple of years. You will never know how refreshing it is to see Chuck's life honored in such a way. I fell for Chuck Connors after seeing an episode of The Rifleman back in 2012 or 2013. I was mesmerized by his looks, his acting and the character of Lucas. I also loved the way he swung that rifle. All I wanted to do for along time was share that love with the world. Like I said I am nuts about Chuck Connors lol. Sinced then I learned all the facts you shared in this video and much much more. I sure hate I will never meet the man himself. The more I learned about him the more I loved him. Thanks again for this video about a most inspiring and magnificant man.

[@jacquelinedavy9126]

hey jordan bring plenty of water be safe and i all so love the rifleman to and gun smoke and wagon train the big valley all of them i love the old movies thanks for shareing so love this video take care

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thanks

[@bunnyfaceface]

The Rifleman! A great great show! Wow! Awesome vlog!!!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thanks Wes!

[@brianrenner5905]

This is so awesome the Rifeman was my Hero !!!

[@antoinettelewellen4808]

Hi Jordan , liked hearing about the Rifleman! Always a joy to see sweet Jah! 🐕 Thank you! 😎

[@stevemccoy8138]

Hi Jordan, We watched the Rifleman Too, always liked it.

[@missrita1826]

I always watched the Rifleman. Love the show and loved Chuck Conners

[@debtansey89]

I remember watching "The Rifleman" on Tv with my family when I was a young child. I was in college when "Roots" was showing and never miised an episode, You're correct in describing "Roots" as very powerful.

[@scottieburnett5606]

Chuck Connors will always be The Rifleman to me. It’s very telling that he and his TV son, Johnny Crawford, were lifetime friends. Connors portrayed an awesome young villain in an incredible film called The Big Country.

[@judyjefferson4756]

Think you so much for doing this vlog. The Rifleman is one of my favorite Western shows. I think you do a fantastic job on your vlogs.

[@davidhayes2938]

Chuck's son Jeff once told me that his brother Kevin's ashes are buried actually on top of Chuck's grave. Jeff also passed away in Feb. 2014. He was cremated but don't know whereabouts of his ashes.

[@pjorge8363]

Hi Jordan, I spent so many hours growing up watching the Rifle-man, the show NEVER GET'S OLD! Thank you so much for sharing. Really enjoy watching your vlogs! GOD bless!

[@maulerism]

Jordan, my uncle Lyle, who was a sports caster in San Diego, owned a T.V. station with Chuck Conners and Mike Dunn (Migalito Loveless from James West.) My dad told his co-workers and they didn't believe him. So Chuck, on Rifleman stationary,wrote a letter acknowledging this and my dad won a bet from each co-worker. We found the letter after my dad had passed, pretty cool. Thank you Jordan! - Dan

[@AH-ew6ei]

I'll always remember him as The Sarge in Airplane 2 the sequel.

[@dawncanbegrumpyinthemornin1408]

A H Both movies are classics! And Mr Connors was great as Sarge 👍👍

[@liktom]

I can still watch The Riffle Man today even after watching many times before and am amazed just how great the show was and still is. The whole cast and company were bar none top notch. Nothing like it today.

[@esthergarcia1373]

I remember seeing Sammy Davis Jr coming out as a cowboy in one of the Rifleman episodes. Chuck Connors was my favorite cowboy.

[@josemontano7767]

Great video thanks for visiting him. I hope one day to pay my respects to him. Number one TV dad.

[@sallyyotz3995]

What a wonderful vlog today!!! Thank you. Loved The Rifleman!!!

[@himinah]

Hi Jordan & Jah truly enjoyed today's vlog I had no idea of Chuck Conners sports history. It's too bad you didn't get to film Ritchie Valens marker I was looking forward to that well maybe next time . HAVE A GREAT DAY😄

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

If you look up an earlier vlog of mine called "how ritchie valens changed my life" you will see his grave, and the home he bought his mother

[@himinah]

Daze with Jordan the Lion THANKS JORDAN ❣️😄

[@marcorubio3496]

Hard to believe he has been gone for 26 years.

[@marystilwell7418]

Incredible detective work today...enjoyed this...

[@melissawinstead8701]

What a great life he had. I love to watch the Rifleman. I didn't know he played professional sports. I'm going to check out Roots. Keep up the great work!

[@BlackStorm555]

I hope to run into you out and about in LA. I found a pair of green sunglasses like yours at the Santa Monica train station when I was out there filming. Great vlog. Thanks for sharing.

[@racheldelgado5646]

Wonderful vlog. .Thanks. Looks like you got a similar postcard from the Carpetbagger as I did.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Great! Postcard buddies!

[@jeffkidd7409]

Yet again, I learned something new. It seems I always do Jordan the Lion! You are informative and entertaining at the same time! I still have not seen La Bamda, but I will soon! Thank you for the fact that you choose to leave rather than be disrespectful. That really speaks to your upbringing, character, and moral code. Great vlog. He was a very busy guy for sure!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Labamba is a MUST SEE , jeff!

[@robertmoore1839]

The Rifleman: My favorite tv western...

[@marthadwyer2856]

I live in Charlestown Ma. The street next to my street had a huge home with a few children but anyway Chuck Connors was always there visiting the family on Saturdays and naturally us children would be there talking with him constantly. He never was bothered and would always have his hat on from the show. My father passed in June of 1966 so it was before he passed. We always watched the show

[@mercyverdugo1754]

HELLOOO JORDAN AND JAH!!!! I USED TO SIT WITH MY GRANDMOTHER AND WATCH RIFLEMAN, GREAT SHOW.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Great

[@debbieclark7031]

I agree about his role in Roots. His gentle voice became harsh and that chisled jaw fierce instead of handsome. What a great actor.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Definitely...

[@tangie777uk]

Loved the series Roots..great video thank you Jordan

[@stevesutherland6232]

Great vlog, you always include a ton of information that is not traditionally known by the public.

[@googleaskstoomuchinformati5352]

My father used to go watch him play basketball for the Rochester (NY) Royals in the 40s before he played for the Celtics. The Royals were the 1st team to win a NBA championship and later moved to Kansas City. He still has pictures, home movies(that he took), programs and newspaper articles of the Royals games and of Chuck Connors playing.

[@rev.jennyosorio7003]

Awesome vlog today! I remember when Roots came out. I never cried so much in life. Watched all the episodes. That's where I know Levar Burton from. He was just 19 years old. I had a crush on Chuck Connors. He was a,very handsome man. So I watched anything he was on. Lol never knew about his sports career. Died too young. Peace to you

[@ClassicTVwesternnut]

I love watching episodes of the Rifleman. Chuck Conners was great in that role. I knew he was a professional athlete. It never knew how big and eclectic of a athlete he was. Thanks for this great information and all the insight into Chuck Conner's life. Jutta

[@deniseconaway701]

The serial Roots never left me, it was so good, the actors were fantastic, one day I'll watch it again, i was fairly young when i watched it, but wow soo good, pleased your doing well with your fitness Jordan, Thankyou xxx

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I agree!!

[@Karen.cook424]

I love The Rifleman!!

[@tjac275677]

I watch The Rifleman all of the time.

[@jason83ist]

We make it a point to watch the "Rifleman" every Saturday morning when the Western movies are running! Great memories. Many moon's ago every kid wanted a rifle like the one the "Rifleman" had, for Christmas or your birthday. thanks for the memories and God bless everyone.

[@tonyfox7510]

Thanks for your vlog of Chuck Connors. I’ve watched every episode of The Rifleman and of course am a big fan of the show.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Cool!

[@darrinlawton2748]

I remember Chuck Connors from a show he hosted called The Thrill Seekers........does anyone else remember it?

[@hoosierdaddy8002]

Thanks Jordan. Great vlog ! I finally got caught up with your vlogs and enjoyed all of them. Keep up the good work. Hugs like always to Jah.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Awesome. Thank you

[@1aikane]

Nice video. Another good one Jordan 😀

[@greggwatkinsjr.4308]

My favorite Chuck Connor memory is when he guest star in The Adventures of Superman episode 'Flight To the north' where he played as Mr. Superman, I really enjoy that. Also when he guest star as himself on Here's Lucy. He was a great actor.🤠

[@debbiemoeller2169]

You have really educated me on Chuck Conners!!! I had no idea he was a so good at sports...wow!!! Thank you. As a kid I watched The Rifleman and Wagon Train with Clint Eastwood. This dates me😯. I'm always amazed at your vlogs!!!! Much love to you and Jah❤. I noticed in the last few vlogs your getting thinner. You can tell in your face. Great job on the elliptical! !! I ride the stationary bike because I can ride 7 miles and not have to worry about pedaling back 7 miles😂😂😂.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Im glad you enjoyed it.. i love finding the unexpected things about people..

[@debbiemoeller2169]

Daze with Jordan the Lion ...well you do a wonderful job👏👏. I have NEVER been so amazed at your dedication to your work and your true loyalty to your Lionhearts 👍❤. Keep doing what you do. I would love to see you hit a million subscribers😊

[@leekorbel1191]

Thanks for this well presented video. RIP Mr. Conners.

[@esthergarcia1373]

The rifle man what is my favorite western with Chuck Connors & Johnny Crawford. Chuck Connors had quite a presence. He also came out in a Superman episode with George Reeves claiming to be as strong as Superman. One of my favorite episodes of Superman. Thanks for showing us his grave. So many great memories of my childhood. Jah looked so cute drinking from that fountain. ❤️🙏🏻🌳💦🐕‍🦺

[@robertahall4960]

I always watched that show and enjoyed it. He was really good in "A Big Country' with Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Burl Ives. One of my favorite movies..Thanks Jordan!!

[@caduceus4496]

Great tribute to a great American, Jordan. Thank you, I really enjoyed watching it.

[@billysheppard6091]

Used to watch the rifleman and all the other westerns on me t.v. with my dad.miss those days sitting in the living room .fire place going.. semper fi

[@mmhthree]

What a life!!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Right!?

[@keithperry8098]

I don't know if you research turned it up or not but Chuck Connors was also famous for hosting the an early 1970s TV series about amateur risk-takers called Thrill Seekers. That was a major gig of his in the early 70s. And was a pretty popular weekly series of the time.

[@kimchen5775]

He appeared in an episode of police story with sylvester stallone

[@mrjones29]

I know Jordan, you meant Chuck was nominated for an Emmy, not an Oscar for Roots! Great review of one of my favourite actors on tv.

[@chlexiel.1022]

This was great. Roots was on tv when I was in middle school I think. I did watch it and I really remember not liking him for years because of the role he played. Now that I'm older of course I know it was just a character he portrayed, but like you, it stuck with me. So interesting to hear about his life. What a good looking young man he was. Life goes by so fast right? These people remind me of that. Thank you Jordan. I love this stuff. FYI I have 3 little female dogs. I wanted to name the newest one ZsaZsa but my husband didn't care for it, so I named her after the other Gabor sister. So, we call her Ava Gabor.....then I realized I wish I had named the other two ZsaZsa and Magda... Then I'd have the "Gabor sisters" haha. Anyway, I know you'll know who the Gabor sisters were and thought you'd get a chuckle out of that. 🤗

[@candygurl5245]

Hi Jordan 😊 have a nice day

[@hemipower3308]

I was ten when The Rifleman first came on,my attention was for the rifle as I was into guns .Then I shifted my attention to the big guy and kid both very good people on the show and off.It was the time of the western,no zombies eating their neighbors in North Fork,N.M.

[@teresahardy4928]

Loved The Rifleman! He was an All American star! Kruchev watched his show and loved Chuck Connors.

[@jimsmith8062]

Chuck also did 'Thrill Seekers' TV series very good. He also met Russian President Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union in 1973. Brezhnev was a big cowboys fan and loved Chuck. Good stuff check it out.

[@Ashley-kd2su]

Keep up the good work at the gym! 💪 I really enjoyed your Shiedeck vlogs. I love seeing you with your friends. You're all such cool guys. 💙 my kids lovvvveeeee la bamba. They watch it atleast twice a week lol

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you! LABamba is amazing!!

[@annesantos5104]

Hi Jordan! I grew up watching The Rifleman. Also remember him in Roots. I was at this cemetery years ago and also saw William Frawley’s grave. Thanks for taking us along. I always look forward to each day’s vlog!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you so much!

[@robertmcgee141]

Was one of my favorite shows as a kid.

[@margaritanazario3431]

Nice vlog! Jah is so cute! I wasn’t familiar with him so thank you.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

You are welcome

[@vppnbrent]

Nice job Jordan. Loved this guy and the Rifleman. He was one year older than my father.

[@debbiewebb9501]

Chuck Connors was the man! I still watch reruns of rifleman every weekend! Lol, yeah blew me away when I read what a sports star he was too!

[@ginigang]

Now watching Rifleman for first time. Addictive viewing.

[@ericander2108]

Ya. I still enjoy the rifleman daily at 3pm on me TV. Chuck Conners such a stud cowboy. Good old days. .

[@timetogodoug]

Thanks Jordan, have a great evening!

[@WHOMEWHOYOU]

Excellent job and informative, of one of my childhood heroes, now I feel I know him better.

[@maxdoom]

He reminds Me. Of Johnny Weissmuller (Tarzan )Thanks Chuck for all the great shows and for popularizing the Winchester Rifle love it .

[@kincaide67]

just learned he was born 50 years before me...always enjoy the videos and learning new information....

[@johnelsonjr.6008]

Chuck Connors was a Big guy and a good actor. I remember him from the Rifleman series. Chuck had Also done a Commercial for Dodge pickup trucks I believe back in 1976. The pickup truck s in the video looked like 1977 models. My parents had a Gray & White 77 Dodge when I was young , I think it was back in 79 -80. It was a good pickup truck !

[@joeyrobison6629]

Enjoy your vlog since I've always been a fan of old Hollywood and the history of the town and the classic movies. Enjoyed this vlog, but if I may, I have one small correction to make. Mr. Connors was nominated for an Emmy for his role in "Roots". It was a ground breaking mini-series made for television in the mid to late seventies.

[@tjac275677]

Flipper was also seen in Russia in the 70s. My wife and I went to the Soviet Union in 78. While in a hotel room in Moscow we saw the TV show Flipper.

[@TheMartinick]

Jah is just the cutest little guy! Nice vlog, Jordan!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Youre welcome

[@rw9692]

My brother wrote songs and played music with Johnny Crawford! He is a doll! Got to meet Chuck at the Bonaventure Hotel! He was so tall and handsome! In the intro to Rifleman, the rifle only holds 12 bullets but there are 13 shots. 13 fit the theme music better! 😘😎

[@rch4ran]

I grew up in Tarzana,CA. my friend Sherry W. live next door to Mr. Connors in the 60's and 70's

[@maryjaneblahnik5767]

Thanks for sharing the sports info and acting career of Chuck Connors.