Chuck Connors, celebrated for his portrayal of Lucas McCain in The Rifleman, underwent an extraordinary transformation from a gifted athlete to a versatile actor. Born in 1921, he first made his name in baseball and caught the attention of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1940.
Although his career in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Connors ventured into acting in the early 1950s and achieved notable success with his role in the 1952 film “Pat and Mike.” His defining moment came in 1958’s “The Rifleman,” where he portrayed McCain, a New Mexico rancher. Connors fully embraced the character, honing skills such as horseback riding and stunt work. The show flourished largely thanks to Connors’ powerful presence and the authentic chemistry he shared with his son Johnny Crawford on screen.
In contrast to his TV persona as a model father, Connor’s personal life was full of complexity, including multiple marriages and infidelities that belied his wholesome image. He also stood out in the predominantly liberal Hollywood landscape as a vocal conservative who supported leaders such as Nixon and Reagan.
After The Rifleman, Connors found it difficult to break free from McCain’s legacy and explored various roles in television and film. In his later years, he reprised the beloved character in a 1991 TV movie before dying of lung cancer in 1992 at the age of 71.
Connors’ legacy lives on through his significant contributions to classic Westerns and the Golden Age of Television, highlighted by his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite his personal flaws, Connors’ authenticity and lasting impact on the entertainment industry leave a lasting impression.
‘PRICE IS RIGHT’ CONTESTANT STUNS DREW CAREY WITH ‘BEST SHOWCASE BID IN THE HISTORY OF THE SHOW’
The price was almost right on Friday’s mind-blowing episode of The Price is Right.
During the Showcase Showdown host Drew Carey was left shocked to the core when one of the contestants bid so close to the actual value of the prize that Carey called it the “best Showcase bid in the history of the show.”
Patrice Masse from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, played the game and made it all the way to the Showcase Showdown. He placed a $39,500 bid on a prize package that featured a trip to Miami and a new car.
When the time came to reveal the actual value of the prize package, Carey was left speechless.
“So, let me tell ya…” he began, as the crowd and Masse anxiously awaited the results.
“Thirty-nine thousand, five-oh-one.”
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Masse’s bid was within $1, meaning he won both prize packages.
According to the current rules, any contestant who comes within $250 without going over wins both showcases. Masse’s incredible guess made him one of the show’s rare Double Showcase Winners.
Congratulations, Patrice! What an awesome win. That will for sure go down as one of the best wins in the history of game shows.
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