In 1959, Richards portrayed Mayor Thurston in the episode "Traildust" of CBS's western series, "The Texan", starring Rory Calhoun. He was cast that same year as Martin Kingsley in two episodes of the NBC western series, "Cimarron City". He appeared as Doc Gamble in three episodes of the radio series made briefly into a 1959 NBC sitcom, "Fibber McGee and Molly". From 1960 to 1961, he appeared as Doc Landy in eight episodes of the NBC western series, "the Deputy", with Henry Fonda and Allen Case.