...of Lucas McCain in ''The Rifleman''

https://www.metv.com/stories/chuck-connors-was-told-that-he-didnt-have-a-chance-of-winning-the-role-of-lucas-mccain-in-the-rifleman

How Connors' experience as a baseball player prepared him for the audition of a lifetime.

''Rifleman'' fans used to write Chuck Connors letters asking for parenting advice (https://www.metv.com/stories/rifleman-fans-used-to-write-chuck-connors-letters-asking-for-parenting-advice)

"I wouldn't presume to give advice on how to bring up children."