6 Mar
Actress Joan Taylor passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. She played store owner Milly Scott in seasons 3 and 4 of The Rifleman. As a love interest for widower Lucas McCain (Chuck Connors), she brought mature intelligence and warmth to this classic western.
Joan Taylor on The Rifleman with (clockwise from top) Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford and Paul Fix
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Posted by duchess mccain on March 6, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Nice pictures! She sure was a feisty match for Lucas!
Posted by Ugly Bug on March 6, 2012 at 7:33 pm
I think she was my favorite as far as love interests for Lucas. I also like how she was a friend to Mark without ever playing “mother” to him.
Posted by Nautilus Salvage on March 7, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Truly, a timeless beauty …
Posted by i am bloggista on March 8, 2012 at 8:25 pm
RIP Joan Taylor. Your show “The Rifleman” is one of the best in the 60′s.
Posted by Nelia Green on March 9, 2012 at 3:01 pm
…Her life force really shines through her photographs – beautiful soul.