Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Rifleman: MeTV Salutes Richard Anderson with Westerns Marathon

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Oscar Goldman is getting the tribute he deserves. Recently, MeTV announced they are airing a marathon in honor of prolific TV star Richard Anderson.

Anderson, who passed away this week at the age of 91, starred in several series over the course of his 60-plus years on television. Though he’s probably most famous for his role as Oscar Goldman on The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, Anderson also appeared on Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Zorro, Perry Mason, and The Man from UNCLE.

Beginning tomorrow, September 2nd, at 11 a.m. ET/PT, fans can watch a marathon of Anderson’s work on MeTV that includes episodes of Wagon Train, Bonanza, and The Rifleman. Check out the full schedule below:

MeTV Network will remember the career of prolific TV and Film actor Richard Anderson with a special presentation of his memorable appearances in iconic MeTV westerns on Saturday, September 2.

“MeTV’s Most Wanted Westerns” featuring Richard Anderson air as follows in their regularly scheduled time periods. All times are ET/PT:

 

11:00am                                   “Wagon Train” – The Matthew Lowry Story

12:00pm                                   “The Big Valley” – Last Train to the Fair

1:00pm                                    “Gunsmoke”- The War Priest

2:00pm                                    “Bonanza” – Showdown at Tahoe

4:00pm                                    “Wanted: dead or Alive”- Three for One

4:30pm                                    “Wanted: dead or Alive”- Epitaph

5:00pm                                    “The Rifleman”- The Lariat

5:30pm                                    “The Rifleman”- Flowers by the Door

6:00pm                                    “The Wild Wild West”- The Night of the Headless Woman”

What do you think? Are you a fan of Richard Anderson’s work? What’s your favorite role of his?