Michael Landon appeared in a supporting role in the pilot for The Restless Gun, starring John Payne, aired on March 19, 1957, as an episode of The Schlitz Playhouse of Stars and Dan Blocker played multiple roles in The Restless Gun in the first season.
De Kalb was the birthplace of Bonanza star Dan Blocker, who played the character "Hoss Cartwright" on the popular NBC television Western.
Dan Blocker was born in DeKalb, Texas and moved with his parents to O'Donnell shortly after his birth.
The trio make a quick dash for the space ship, but not before encountering a prehistoric goon (Dan Blocker).
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Sheriff of Cochise featured numerous younger actors who later became well known in the industry: Dan Blocker, Peter Breck, Charles Bronson, Mike Connors, David Janssen, Stacy Keach, Sr., Michael Landon, Jack Lord, Gavin MacLeod, Doug McClure, Ross Martin, Martin Milner, Roger Smith, Lee Van Cleef, and child actor Johnny Crawford.