Abby Dalton, born Marlene Wasden, is an American actress who spent most of her 50-year career working in television. William "Bill" Joyce was an American stage, film and television actor. Boris Karloff, the quintessential Horror genre star, portrayed Frankenstein's monster in three films, but in 1944 passed the baton to Strange, who played the monster role in three Universal films, "House of Frankenstein" (1944), "House of Dracula" (1945) and the camp horror-comedy film, "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948). Jerry Mathers was not cute or appealing at any stage - I'm surprised he didn't get beaten up on every single show because he was such a revolting little smarm-ball. Duke Snider was born in Los Angeles, California. McClory made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Black in "The Knight Errant" (episode 117) and Dennis O'Flarrety in "I Take This Woman" (episode 148). (19681971). Leslie guest-starred in a many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 90s, including the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964), the medical drama "Ben Casey" (19611966), the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967), the action comedy "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), the adventure series "Kung Fu" (19721975), and the daytime drama "One Life to Live" (1968Present), as well as the crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960), "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Mannix" (19671975). CENTURY CITY, Calif. -- David Nelson, who essentially played himself as the eldest* child in the iconic American television series "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," died today at the age of 74. She appeared in 120 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 40 years. Kuter made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Rafe Coleman in "Sins of the Father" (episode 70) and Charve Banner in "The Lonesome Bride" (episode 108). Chase guest-starred in numerous popular programs of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, especially in the crime drama and western genres. Hern made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sleeper in "Waste" (episode 74) and Lazeros in "Vaqueros" (episode 111). Young took a break from acting to serve in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Delgado in the noir film "Gilda" (1946), starring Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford and George Macready; Tami Giacoppetti in the noir film "Detective Story" (1951), starring Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell and Lee Grant; and Tom Branca in the romantic musical "Funny Girl" (1968), starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif. He had a few recurring roles, including the role for which he is best-remembered, Dr. Hiram Baker, in the long-running family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983), as well as John Colton in the western "Yancy Derringer" (19581959) and Inspector Dobbs Kobick in the sci-fi series "The Land of Giants" (19681970). She also guest-starred in numerous westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961) , "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), in which she had a recurring role as Ovie Swenson, "Bonanza" (19591973) and "The Virginian" (19621971). Russell made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Hode Evans in "A Matter of Faith" (episode 34) and Sanchez in "Seven" (episode 79). In film, Hodgins was a remarkably versatile actor, appearing in everything from westerns to romantic comedies. Matt becomes suspicious when Jerry Cass's plans to marry saloon hostess Bella Grant are complicated by Bella's sudden insistence that Jerry leave his recently-inherited ranch for six months. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. His association with the "Rat Pack," a group of actor/performers famously led by Davis, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, became the stuff of Hollywood legend, and various members appeared together sporadically in films from the late 1940s through the mid-1980s, notably "Ocean's Eleven" (1960). Morris made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jimmy Carson in "One Went to Denver" (episode 25). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jessie Phillips in "Tin Horn" (episode 134). She was cast in the starring role as Emma Barber in the crime drama "Caged" (1950); she played Mrs. Liz Torrey in the Oscar-winning George Stevens' western "Shane" (1953); she portrayed Miss McCardle in the romantic comedy "Sabrina" (1954), starring Humphry Bogart and Audrey Hepburn; and she played the role of the manager of the McKittrick Hotel in the Alfred Hitchcock classic film "Vertigo" (1958). Malley guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960) and "The Untouchables" (19591963), the CBS anthology series "Playhouse 90" (19561960), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966) and the private eye series "Peter Gunn" (19581961). Joe Friday, "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Ironside" (19671975), both starring Raymond Burr, in addition to Rod Serling's anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the espionage thriller, "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), starring Peter Graves, the action-adventure series "Kung Fu" (19721975), starring David Carradine as a Shaolin Monk, and the family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983), starring Melissa Gilbert and Michael Landon. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. He has appeared in 11 movies and television shows in nearly 50 years. He has been a familiar fixture in westerns, but has appeared in a wide range of genres, from popular series of the 1960s, including the crime drama series "Perry Mason" (19571966), to cult classic films of the 1980s, including "Gremlins" (1984), in which he played Mr. Anderson, and "Back to the Future Part III" (1990), in which he made a cameo appearance as a saloon old-timer. He also had a recurring role as Joey Drum in the western "Jefferson Drum" (19581959). He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Maverick" (19571962), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "Rawhide" (19591966), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Laramie" (19591963), "Wagon Train" (19571965), and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Tamiroff was a Russian actor of Armenian descent. Harry Bartell played Mr. Hightower Guest stars [ edit] Many actors appeared regularly on Gunsmoke, in the majority of episodes, but in a variety of one-shot roles; others were only heard once or twice Edgar Barrier Jeanne Bates Dick Beals Frank Cady Virginia Christine Hans Conried Richard Deacon John Dehner Don Diamond Lawrence Dobkin Sam Edwards He appeared in nearly 90 movies and television shows during his two-decade career. Over his long career in film and television, he appeared in many westerns, frequently cast as the villain. He won the Pulitzer Prize and Drama Critic's Award for his role in "Picnic." Eddie Little Sky, born Edsel Wallace Little and also known as Edward Little, was an American film and television actor. In 1999, Ansara had the starring role in the dramatic film "The Long Road Home." Not off the air, but we didn't film any new ones [after that. She also was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and six Emmy's. complementary strand calculator. He made his film debut in "The Dark Past" starring Lee J. Cobb, William Holden and Nina Foch, and he went on to be cast in mostly uncredited or small roles in films representing a range of genres, including the crime drama "White Heat" (1949), starring James Cagney, the science fiction cult classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951), starring Michael Rennie and Patricia O'Neal, the historical biopic "Seven Angry Men" (155), starring Raymond Massey, and the horror thriller "I Bury the Living" (1958), starring Richard Boone. His most critically acclaimed role was playing GTO in the 1971 Monte Hellman cult classic "Two-Lane Blacktop." (19761983). He starred as Jeff Trent in Ed Wood's infamous B-movie "Plan 9 from Outer Space" (1959), Mitchell in the western "Joe Kidd" (1972), starring Clint Eastwood and Robert Duvall; a used car salesman in the crime caper "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" (1974), starring Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges; and he made a cameo appearance as a potential film backer in the biographical comedy "Ed Wood" (1994), starring Johnny Depp, Martin Landau and Sarah Jessica Parker. He made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying George Collins in "The Coward" (episode 153). His later films, however, were of lesser quality. [2] Soon after, he starred in a commercial for PET Milk opposite vaudeville comedian Ed Wynn.[1]. Bishop made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing Dave Stafford in "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38). Usually appearing in minor parts, his film credits include "Kings Go Forth" (1958), "North to Alaska" (1960), Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) and "The Sons of Katie Elder" (1965). Alden guest-starred in other westerns, including "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), and he had a recurring role in "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), in which he portrayed Johnny Ringo. He passed away in 1990. Sweeney made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Speed Sullivan in "The Pitchman" (episode 80) and "Assault" (episode 102). Seel made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Barney the storekeeper in "The Boarding House" (episode 22), a role that he reprised in "The Mind Reader" (episode 40). Tall and physically imposing, with a deep baritone voice, he was well-suited to play sinister characters and villains. He appeared in nearly 20 movies and television shows over five years. He has guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller, "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. He also guest-starred in many others westerns of the 1960s and 70s, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Laramie" (19591963), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Daniel Boone" (19641970), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "Alias Smith and Jones" (19711973), and "Bonanza" (19591973). In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Adams also guest-starred in "Wagon Train" (19571965) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). In this final draft, the Cleaver brothers were wearing pants for the scene. He is also credited with the original design for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Brunetti appeared in many of the popular series of the 1950s and 60s, including "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), "The Untouchables" (19691963) and "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968). He appeared in one movie starring Danny Kaye and in seven TV programs, including "The Donna Reed Show" (19581966) and a TV pilot with Sherry Lewis. Although the vast majority of his early roles were in film, Lauter spent most of his later career working in television. She also had a recurring role playing Vickie in the comedy series, "Bachelor Father" (19571962). Woodson made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the Sheriff of Red Wood in "Outlaw's Shoes" (episode 141). McCarthy made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Charley Burn in "The Surveyors" (episode 54). [citation needed], Mathers has been married three times. In 1987, Carey received a Golden Boot for his contributions to the western genre, and in 2003, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the family comedy "I Love Lucy" (19511957), the superhero series "Adventures of Superman" (19521958), the anthology series "Playhouse 90" (19561960) and the family comedy "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963). Bishop toured with "Tobacco Road" and worked briefly at the Mercury Theatre in New York before venturing to Hollywood, where he was signed to a contract with MGM and later Columbia Pictures. He continued in the role until 1962 making a total of 15 appearances on our show. Over the next ten years, Hopper appeared frequently on television in guest roles, and by the end of the 1960's had played supporting roles in several films. Jerry Mathers rose to fame as a youngster thanks to his role in "Leave it to Beaver." The actor played "The Beaver," the young man around whom so many of the show's episodes revolved. He placed his acting career on hold in order to serve in the Air Force during World War II. Doc: You could've done that much work sitting here on Front Street. She was a versatile actress, guest-starring in crime dramas, including "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr; "M Squad" (19571960), starring Lee Marvin; and "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.; as well as the long-running daytime drama "General Hospital" (beg. His most notable films include the World War II thriller "Where the Eagles Dare" (1968), starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood; the war comedy "Kelly's Heroes" (1970), starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles and Carroll O'Connor; the psychological drama about a romantic triangle "X, Y, and Zee" (1972) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine and Susannah York; and the romantic adventure "High Road to China" (1983), starring Tom Selleck and Bess Armstrong. Eugene Martin, born Eugene Mazzola, is an American television and film actor and also a producer, production manager and assistant director. Harris was primarily a television actor, more often than not playing the villain. Ford made six appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mr. Jones [stunt double for Chuck Connors; uncredited] in "The Safeguard" (episode 8), Deputy Carl [uncredited] in "The Second Witness" (episode 23), Townsman in "The Angry Man" (episode 31), and Second Cowboy in "Ordeal" (episode 48). Deacon made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Simms in "The Hangman" (episode 76). He portrayed Owny in "The Retired Gun" (episode 17), Chet Packard in "Shivaree" (episode 19), Eli Flack in "The Hawk" (episode 29), Sully Hobbs in "The Patsy" (episode 41) , Cass Callicott in "Day of the Hunter" (episode 55), Jess in "Mail Order Groom" (episode 56), John Beaumont in "Shotgun Man" (episode 69), Hank Clay in "Face of Yesterday" (episode 95), Will Temple in "The Journey Back" (episode 115), John Gangling in "Incident At Line Shack Six" (episode 156), and Sam Gibbs in "Old Man Running" (episode 166). He also had recurring roles in several TV shows, including Capitan Felipe Arrellanos in "Zorro" (19571961), Doctor Nat Wyndham in "Wichita Town" (19591960) and Colonel Thornton in "McKeever & the Colonel" (19621963). Before embarking on an acting career, Patterson worked as a travelling vaudeville piano player. Parton made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the victim in "The Bullet" (episode 163). Bailey made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing Colonel Jess Whiteside in "The Photographer" (episode 18). Dano also had memorable roles as Elijah in "Moby Dick" (1956) and President Abraham Lincoln, whom he portrayed several times in his career, including in the "Honest Abe" episode of THE RIFLEMAN. Born into a family in the entertainment industry, he had his first film role portraying the infant Anthony Caruso in "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950), and he went on to enjoy a successful career as a child actor. In the episode, the boys were supposed to be getting ready for a big party. Fancher made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Corey Hazlitt in "The Decision" (episode 116). She guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the crime drama "Dragnet" (19511959), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the comedy "Hazel" (19611966), the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and the family comedy "My Three Sons" (19601972). ", Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director and producer, whose prolific career spanned 35 years. He guest-starred in a variety of television shows, including the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967) and the western action adventure series "The Wild Wild West" (19651969). He served in the military during World War II, for which he received a Purple Heart. He has appeared in nearly 50 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 50 years. He is perhaps best-remembered for his portrayal of Bud Searcy in the Disney classic "Old Yeller" (1957), starring Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker and Tommy Kirk; and its sequel, "Savage Sam" (1963), starring Brian Keith, Kevin Corcoran and Tommy Kirk. She appeared in more than 160 movies and television shows in a career spanning 35 years. Bronson is probably best-remembered not as an actress, but as a model for a mural painted in 1974 by artist Kent Twitchell. [16][21] Mathers met his second wife, Rhonda Gehring, while touring in the production of So Long, Stanley. Nelson spent several years portraying President Harry Truman on stage, replacing James Whitmore in "Give 'Em Hell, Harry.". He made guest appearances in many popular series of the 1960s, including "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Twilight Zone" (19591964). His other endeavors included adapting, producing and directing the plays "Dark of the Moon" and "Bonaventure" in 1950. Everyone is waiting on the news about the main character, the young Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver. He garnered more than 20 acting credits in a career spanning roughly 30 years. She guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. Over a 40-year acting career, Anders had more than 30 film and over 300 television credits. (19621967) , the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967), the action undercover police series "Mod Squad" (19681973), the family dynasty drama "Dallas" (19781991), and the Aaron Spelling action detective series "Charlie's Angels" (19761981). He didnt want the whole world to see him in his underwear. She performed in more than 50 movies and television shows in career spanning nearly 50 years. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker; "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Penfound, credited as Ron Penford, portrayed Mr. Smith in "The Princess" (episode 125). Perry appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Tanner in "The Illustrator" (episode 88). Despite his initial success in Hollywood, Kinsolving became disenchanted with the industry and left to pursue other interests. Baer made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Walter Mathers in "A Matter of Faith" (episode 34) and Neff Parker in "A Friend in Need" (episode 123). She also appeared in several other western series and films of the 1950s and 60s. Military service: Air National Guard (1966-69) Jerry Mathers played Theodore Cleaver, "the Beav", on Leave It to Beaver. Over a little more than a decade, Cousins guest-starred in 11 movies and television shows. Stone also appeared in three episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing Oat Jackford in "Home Ranch" (episode 2), Ben Stark in "Trail of Hate" (episode 77) and the Marshal in "The Bullet" (163). Don Grady. In 1958, he got his wish, debuting on American television in THE RIFLEMAN. His best role during the 1940's was the mysterious and malevolent Ballin Mundson in "Gilda" (1946), starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. He reprised the role of Judge Hanavan in "The Safe Guard" (episode 8) and "The Photographer" (episode 18). In 1994, Bissell received a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the saloon girl in "Deadly Image" (episode 132). She signed a contract with Warner Bros. and relocated to Hollywood, where she made her second film debut as Joan Bradford in the romantic musical "Happiness Ahead" (1934), in which she appeared opposite Dick Powell. Carol Leigh is an American television actress. He and his three brothers, together with Steven Gardner, son of the show's executive producer Arthur Gardner, appeared in "The Schoolteacher" (episode 86) as schoolchildren. He took the part intending to segue from being a guest star into a co-star on TV, which apparently worked, because after seeing him, producer Norman Felton offered him the role of Napoleon Solo in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Dodd also appeared in the family comedies "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), "My Three Sons" (19601972), "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), "Bewitched" (19641972) and "The Brady Bunch" (19691974). Holman made three appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Simms in "The Jealous Man" (episode 136), Billy Graves in "Death Never Rides Alone" (episode 147) and Bob Sherman in "Old Man Running" (episode 166). He produced, wrote and directed many of the series' episodes, including the short-lived production, "Father Murphy," which starred his friend and "Little House" co-star Merlin Olsen. She appeared in several memorable films, including the leading role as Connie Hayward in the sci-fi B-movie "Man Beast" (1956) and Nikki the secretary in the black comedy "The Loved One" (1965), starring Robert Morse, Anjanette Comer, Rod Steiger, John Gielgud and Liberace. Oddo made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Schuette in "New Orleans Menace" (episode 10). Colman appeared in a variety of genres, including the comedy "Auntie Mame" (1958), the John Wayne western "The Comancheros" (1961), the Jerry Lewis screwball comedy "The Errand Boy" (1961), three Peter Ustinov comedies, among them "Romanoff and Juliet" (1961), the Fred MacMurrayPolly Bergen comedy "Kisses for My President" (1964), and the labor union drama "Norma Rae" (1979), starring Sally Field in the Oscar-winning title role. Phyllis Avery was an American television and film actress. His film debut was a role in "She Shoulda Said No!" She appeared in 40 movies and televisions shows in a career spanning more than 20 years. He guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the crime drama "Checkmate" (19601962), the war drama "Combat!" Sgt. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 40 years. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; and "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Deacon also appeared in two other iconic westerns, "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Bonanza" (19591973). A year earlier, in 1957, he appeared in "Tomahawk Trail" (1957), playing Pvt. As a solo artist, Ames had four top-twenty singles on the national charts. Katy Jurado was born Maria Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado Garcia, in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He also had a recurring role as Ben Olson in the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" (1965present). (19641969), and the romantic war drama "The Winds of War" (1983). He met his second wife, stage and radio actress Joan Tompkins, while working in radio, and they performed together in various media, including film and television, throughout their careers. David Tyrell was an American stage, film and television actor. (19621967), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), the iconic sci-fi series "Star Trek" (19661969), the western action adventure series "The Wild Wild West" (19651969) and "Kung Fu" (19721975), the comedy "Maude" (19721978), the crime action adventure "Magnum, P.I." He appeared in the popular family series "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963) and "Dennis the Menace" (19591963). Lenny Geer, born Leonard P. Geer, was an American film and television actor, as well as a stuntman. Prior to embarking on his career as an actor, he served in the Army Air Corps as a pilot during World War II. Forest also appeared in "Branded" (19651966), the Chuck Connors follow-on hit series after THE RIFLEMAN. Ken Osmond died at his Los Angeles home. Jerry Mathers was born on 2 June 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. Although primarily a television actress, she appeared in a few high-profile films, including the noir film, "The Killers" (1946), starring Burt Lancaster, in which she played the role of Lilly Harmon Lubinsky; and the sci-fi cult classic, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956), in which she portrayed Wilma Lentz. He has appeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. He appeared in more than 50 movies and 200 television shows in a career spanning more than 35 years. He currently hosts "Big Band Jump," an internationally syndicated radio show devoted to music from the Big Band era. It was called "Cleaver's Catering", with him using his "Beaver" photo, but was sued by the studio that produced the show. She made her film debut at age seven in the 1949 musical "You're My Everything," starring Anne Baxter. He appeared in 11 movies and television shows during a one-decade career as an actor. He appeared on stage in productions of "Endgame" and "Metamorphosis," and he has appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows in a career that has spanned more than four decades. He guest-starred in various popular shows, including the iconic family comedies "I Love Lucy" (19511957) and "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), in which he had a recurring role as Mayor Pike, in addition to "The Adventures of Superman" (19521958), starring George Reeves. Sherry Jackson is an American actress and former child star who had a prolific career spanning three decades, mostly in television. Ingram made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Thaddeus in "Closer than a Brother" (episode 98). Wood guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the family comedy Bachelor Father (19571962), crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960) and "Checkmate" (19601962), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964) and the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967). Snyder came to national fame as a fixture in late night television, hosting the long-running "Tomorrow Show" (19731982), and later "The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder" (19951998). Russell Thorson, born Delos Russell Thorson, was an American film and television actor. She portrayed Donna in the romantic comedy "The Glass Bottom Boat" (1966), starring Doris Day, Rod Taylor and Arthur Godfrey. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; awhide; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Dawson appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, "Six Days and A Year" (episode 91). In addition to television, Collins made several film appearances. 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