The Big Valley

The Big Valley

Set in the 1870’s, the Big Valley follows the adventures of Victoria Barkley and her family on their ranch in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

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Broadcast History

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The Big Valley Cast

Actor Character Notes
Barbara Stanwyck Victoria Barkley
Richard Long Jarrod Barkley
Peter Breck Nick Barkley
Lee Majors Heath Barkley
Linda Evans Audra Barkley

Regulars & Guest Stars

Actor Character Notes
Napoleon Whiting Silas
Douglas Kennedy Sheriff Fred Madden / Alexander Morrison / Mc Coll

Theme Song / Opening Credits

Episodes

There were 4 seasons and 112 episodes of The Big Valley. We have not completed an episode guide for this show yet.

Trivia

Peter Breck could draw a gun incredibly fast. “Wildest Westerns Magazine” stated that he could draw his gun in 16/100 of a second. That made the character of Nick Barkley the fastest draw in television history.
Of all the Barkleys, Victoria was the only one to never be shot during the run of the show. Heath was shot the most, followed by Nick, who was shot twice in one episode.
The Big Valley was the only western series to focus on a strong female lead.
The jailhouse set was the same one used on Gunsmoke.

Quotes

Heath: Boy Howdy! I’ve got blisters in places I didn’t even know I had places.
Victoria Barkley: When Nick is pushed, he pushes back with everything he has.

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