Joining the Army
After working as a singer, he enlisted in the US Army in 1965. He spent two years in the service, during which he helped produce training videos for the force. He attained the rank of sergeant when he got discharged in 1967. Months after this, he played a soldier in Hawaii Five-O.
Joining the Army
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Recurring Themes
The Rifleman was full of life lessons, and forgiveness was a big theme. In an episode called “The Marshall”, Lucas McCain employed an ex-convict on the ranch and showed how important second chance was. In “The Sheridan Story”, we met a soldier with his arm shot off who met the general who injured him. In the end, General Philip Sheridan offered to take care of his medical expenses.
Recurring Themes
