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==Westerns, 1955-1961==
==Westerns, 1955-1961==
On March 4, 1955, Palmer appeared as Jack Slade in an episode of Jim Davis' syndicated western series ''Stories of the Century.'' Slade was the superintendent of the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company, based in Julesburg in northeastern [[Colorado]], who sets out to capture the outlaw Jules Beni, played in the episode by Paul Newlan. Elaine Riley appeared as Slade's wife, Maria Virginia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0710951/|title=''Stories of the Century'': "Jack Slade", March 4, 1955|publisher=Internet Movie Data Base|accessdate=October 30, 2019}}</ref>
On March 4, 1955, Palmer appeared as Jack Slade in an episode of Jim Davis' syndicated western series ''Stories of the Century.'' Slade was the superintendent of the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company, based in Julesburg in northeastern [[Colorado]], who sets out to capture the outlaw Jules Beni, played in the episode by Paul Newlan. Elaine Riley appeared as Slade's wife, Maria Virginia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0710951/|title=''Stories of the Century'': "Jack Slade", March 4, 1955|publisher=Internet Movie Database|accessdate=October 30, 2019}}</ref>
From 1955 to 1958, Palmer appeared five times on the syndicated ''26 Men,'' starring Tristram Coffin and based on the actual files of the Arizona Rangers law enforcement group. The episodes are entitled "Chain Gang," "The Vanquisher," "Runaway Stage," "Hole Up," and "Terror in Paradise." During the late 1950s, Palmer was particularly busy in acting, having appeared on 'The Lone Ranger,'' Rod Cameron's syndicated ''State Trooper,'' Scott Brady's syndicated ''Shotgun Slade,'' Grant Sullivan's syndicated western ''[[Pony Express]]'', John Lupton's [[ABC]] series ''[[Broken Arrow (TV series)|Broken Arrow]],'' John Payne's ''The Restless Gun'' on NBC, Kirby Grant's ''Sky King,'' Jeff Richards' ''Jefferson Drum'' on NBC, Rex Allen's syndicated ''Frontier Doctor,'' and Rory Calhoun's ''The Texan'' on CBS. He appeared on NBC's ''Buckskin'' as Jackel in the episode "A Man from the Mountains" and ''Cimarron City'' as Tom Hiller in "The Bitter Lesson".<ref name=imdb/>
From 1955 to 1958, Palmer appeared five times on the syndicated ''26 Men,'' starring Tristram Coffin and based on the actual files of the Arizona Rangers law enforcement group. The episodes are entitled "Chain Gang," "The Vanquisher," "Runaway Stage," "Hole Up," and "Terror in Paradise." During the late 1950s, Palmer was particularly busy in acting, having appeared on 'The Lone Ranger,'' Rod Cameron's syndicated ''State Trooper,'' Scott Brady's syndicated ''Shotgun Slade,'' Grant Sullivan's syndicated western ''[[Pony Express]]'', John Lupton's [[ABC]] series ''[[Broken Arrow (TV series)|Broken Arrow]],'' John Payne's ''The Restless Gun'' on NBC, Kirby Grant's ''Sky King,'' Jeff Richards' ''Jefferson Drum'' on NBC, Rex Allen's syndicated ''Frontier Doctor,'' and Rory Calhoun's ''The Texan'' on CBS. He appeared on NBC's ''Buckskin'' as Jackel in the episode "A Man from the Mountains" and ''Cimarron City'' as Tom Hiller in "The Bitter Lesson".<ref name=imdb/>
He also appeared in the 1981 slasher film ''Scream.'' There were even a few situation comedy appearances, including a recurring role as Harry on the CBS series ''Run, Buddy, Run,'' starring Jack Sheldon. He appeared too on CBS's ''Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,'' and the 1968 series, ''The Good Guys,'' on NBC's ''Get Smart'' and the 1957 version of ''Blondie.''<ref name=imdb/>Palmer's last screen appearance was as a [[colonel]] in the 1982 ABC miniseries, ''The Blue and the Gray.''<ref name=imdb/>
He also appeared in the 1981 slasher film ''Scream.'' There were even a few situation comedy appearances, including a recurring role as Harry on the CBS series ''Run, Buddy, Run,'' starring Jack Sheldon. He appeared too on CBS's ''Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,'' and the 1968 series, ''The Good Guys,'' on NBC's ''Get Smart'' and the 1957 version of ''Blondie.''<ref name=imdb/>Palmer's last screen appearance was as a [[colonel]] in the 1982 ABC miniseries, ''The Blue and the Gray.''<ref name=imdb/>
==Later years==
==Later years==
His wife, Ruth, died in 1999. Palmer lived in Encino, California, and was an avid [[golf]]er. Palmer died in 2015 at the age of eighty-eight.<ref name="PalmerObit">{{cite web | url=http://westernboothill.blogspot.se/ | title=RIP Gregg Palmer | publisher=Western Boot Hill (blog) | date=November 1, 2015 | accessdate=November 2, 2015}}</ref>
His wife, Ruth, died in 1999. Palmer lived in Encino, California, and was an avid [[golf]]er. Palmer died in 2015 at the age of eighty-eight.<ref name="PalmerObit">{{cite web | url=http://westernboothill.blogspot.se/ | title=RIP Gregg Palmer | publisher=Western Boot Hill (blog) | date=November 1, 2015 | accessdate=November 2, 2015}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gregg-palmer-dead-big-jake-836006|title=Gregg Palmer Dies at 88|publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter''|accessdate=November 3, 2015}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gregg-palmer-dead-big-jake-836006|title=Gregg Palmer Dies at 88|publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter''|accessdate=November 3, 2015}}</ref>
==Filmography==
==Filmography==
*''Abbott and Costello Go to Mars' - Radio Announcer (Voice, uncredited) (1953)
*''Abbott and Costello Go to Mars' - Radio Announcer (Voice, uncredited) (1953)
*''[[It Happens Every Thursday]]'' (1953)
*''[[It Happens Every Thursday]]'' (1953)
*''[[Jefferson Drum]]'' - episode - Band of Iron - Grant (1958)
*''[[Jefferson Drum]]'' - episode - Band of Iron - Grant (1958)
*''[[Make Room for Daddy]]'' - episode - The Reunion - The Colonel (1958)
*''[[Make Room for Daddy]]'' - episode - The Reunion - The Colonel (1958)
*''[[Death Valley Days]]'' - episode - Perilous Cargo - Tom Horn (1958)
*''Death Valley Days'' - episode - Perilous Cargo - Tom Horn (1958)
*''[[Buckskin (TV series)|Buckskin]]'' - episode - A Man from the Mountains - Jackel (1958)
*''Buckskin'' - episode - A Man from the Mountains - Jackel (1958)
*''Frontier Doctor'' - episode - Crooked Circle - Charlie Pierce (1958)
*''Frontier Doctor'' - episode - Crooked Circle - Charlie Pierce (1958)
*''[[The Texan (TV series)|The Texan]]'' - episode - The Troubled Town - First Card Player (1958)
*''The Texan'' - episode - The Troubled Town - First Card Player (1958)
*''[[Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color]]'' - episode - Texas John Slaughter: The Robber Stallion - Ed's Friend (uncredited) (1959)
*''Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color'' - episode - Texas John Slaughter: The Robber Stallion - Ed's Friend (uncredited) (1959)
*''Have Gun - Will Travel'' - episode - Fragile - Drunk (1959)
*''Have Gun - Will Travel'' - episode - Fragile - Drunk (1959)
*''[[Sea Hunt]]'' - episode - Base of Operations - Harry Herbie (1959)
*''[[Sea Hunt]]'' - episode - Base of Operations - Harry Herbie (1959)
*''[[Tales of Wells Fargo]]'' - episode - The Warrior's Return - Deputy (1959)
*''Tales of Wells Fargo'' - episode - The Warrior's Return - Deputy (1959)
*''[[Death Valley Days]]'' - episode - Forty Steps to Glory - Randall (1959)
*''[[Death Valley Days]]'' - episode - Forty Steps to Glory - Randall (1959)
*''[[Death Valley Days]]'' - episode - Perilous Refuge - John Brewster (1959)
*''[[Death Valley Days]]'' - episode - Perilous Refuge - John Brewster (1959)