and The Virginian. From 1960 to 1975, he appeared in twelve episodes of the long-running CBS western, Gunsmoke, with James Arness, who in 1955 had beaten out Pickard for the series lead as Marshal Matt Dillon. In 1959, Pickard was cast, uncredited, as a Mississippi River pirate in the episode "The Unwilling" of the NBC western series, Riverboat, starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds. In the story line, businessman Dan Simpson, played by Eddie Albert, attempts to open a general store in the American West despite a raid from river pirates who stole from him $20,000 in merchandise. Debra Paget is cast in this episode as Lela Russell, and Russell Johnson, as Darius. In 1961, Pickard had brief recurring role of Sergeant Major Murdock in the short-lived CBS western Gunslinger, starring Tony Young. In addition to roles in westerns, Pickard also guest starred in several dramatic series. He made four appearances on Perry Mason, all as law-enforcement officials. Other television series' include Lassie, The Twilight Zone, Ben Casey, Ironside, Mission: Impossible, and Cannon. In 1969, he appeared as Frank Ross in another John Wayne film, True Grit. Pickard's final on-screen appearances was in a 1987 episode of the CBS detective series, Simon and Simon. Death On August 4, 1993, Pickard, at the age of 80, was killed by a bull on the family farm in Rutherford County, Tennessee. He was survived by his wife, Ann M. Pickard, and one adult child, three grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. His interment was at his family cemetery in Lascassas. Selected filmography Wake of the Red Witch (1948) - Second Diver (uncredited) City Across the River (1949) - Detective (uncredited) White Heat (1949) - T-Man Driving Car C (uncredited) Once More, My Darling (1949) - Inspector (uncredited) Fighting Man of the Plains (1949) - Bill - Cattleman (uncredited) Twilight in the Sierras (1950) - Henchman (uncredited) The Gunfighter (1950) - Third Brother (uncredited) Bright Leaf (1950) - Devers (uncredited) David Harding, Counterspy (1950) - McCullough (uncredited) The Great Jewel Robber (1950) - Joe, Customs Guard (uncredited) Frenchie (1950) - Man in Assayer's Office (uncredited) California Passage (1950) - Calhoun (uncredited) Stage to Tucson (1950) - Sam Granger (uncredited) Three Guys Named Mike (1951) - Williams - Crew Schedule Man (uncredited) Oh! Susanna (1951) - Rennie Katie Did It (1951) - State Trooper (uncredited) Lightning Strikes Twice (1951) - Policeman at Accident (uncredited) Snake River Desperadoes