Thanks for the fond memories. I related more to his son. Johnny Crawford played a son with much emotion toward his Pa. He adored his Pa so much. Chuck Connors played a father who was so devoted to his son. We don't see loving father/son relationships on TV like that any more.
In the highlight of the shows run, Chuck came to Peoria to be the guest star for a Cerebral Palsy telethon and at that time I had the chance to meet him back stage. I admire someone who cared enough to do this-not many stars in todays entertainment business would. And those who do, sometimes go un-noticed. Oh and I also had a crush on Johnny at the time-I had hoped that he would be there too, but wasn't.