Watched a few shows on re runs not that bad for an older show. Here is what's good about The Rifleman: The beginning is just awesome with a Rambo style Rifleman. Solid acting Connors and the rest of the gang are believable; there is none of that wooden acting some older shows have. The story fit well into the 45 minute format. Intro character development, a problem, and the dramatic solution jives well. The show introduces fairness, family, and some Rifleman action for a good Western . For a black and white show there is little of the usual cheesy wooden acting, sets, and choppy directing etc. Compared to today's formulated t v, The Rifleman actually stands out as a better show. Surprisingly there is a brilliance in simplicity over the over social message,and over dramatic scripts of today shows. Just pure entertainment gold. 7 stars.
Review of The Rifleman
