The Big Valley – Fall of a Hero

Season 3 (Episode 20)

Air Date: 5 February 1968

Writer: David Moessinger

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
Richard Anderson (Nathan Springer), L.Q. Jones (Gus Vandiver), Walter Burke (T.J. Dyce), Dub Taylor (Doc Arnold Tully), Dennis Patrick (Daniel Mannis), Rafael Campos (Charley White Horse), Warren Vanders (Parker Atlas), Harlan Warde (Judge Landsbury), Lee Krieger (Pete McGinn), Claudia Bryar (Florence Bacon), William Benedict (Perkins), John Cliff (Mr. Eldger)


Notable Guest Stars

Dennis PatrickDennis Patrick
Dub TaylorDub Taylor
Warren VandersWarren Vanders

Production Number: 7123

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Businesses: Empire Saloon, Harry’s Cafe

 

← Shadow of a Giant The Emperor of Rice →

The Big Valley – Shadow of a Giant

Season 3 (Episode 19)

Air Date: 29 January 1968

Writers: Sasha Gilien and Mel Goldberg

Director: Norman S. Powell

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
James Whitmore (Marshal Seth Campbell), Richard Evans (Seth Campbell Jr.), Walter Brooke (Dave Steigler), Ed Bakey (Floyd Stryder), Rayford Barnes (Jeet Stryder), John McMurty (Luke Stryder), Fletcher Fist (Mike Owens), Stuart Randall (Jess Curry), Lee Krieger (Lee Haynes), Troy Melton (Jack Wilson)

Production Number: 7141

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Locations: Haynes Way Station, Stockton Community Church

 

← Miranda Fall of a Hero →

The Big Valley – Miranda

Season 3 (Episode 18)

Air Date: 15 January 1968

Writer: Ken Pettus

Director: Paul Henreid

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas)

Guest Stars
Barbara Luna (Miranda), Sherwood Price (Matteo Hollis), Don Randolph (Ramon Monteja), Victor Millan (Lazaro), Don Diamond (Diego), Michael Hinn (Marshal), Anthony Carbone (1st Mexican), Joe Dominguez (Julio)


Notable Guest Stars

Barbara LunaBarbara Luna

Production Number: 7143

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Featured Character: Nick Barkley

 

← Days of Wrath Shadow of a Giant →

The Big Valley – Days of Wrath

Season 3 (Episode 17)

Air Date: 8 January 1968

Writer: Ken Pettus

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas), Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
Michael Strong (Cass Hyatt), Sandra Smith (Beth Randall), Kevin Hagen (Sheriff Zach Fain), Peter Hobbs (Cliff Hyatt), Jon Lormer (Doc Saxton), Carl Prickett (Stationmaster – Chad), Bobby Johnson (Dining Car Waiter – Charles)


Notable Guest Stars

Sandra SmithSandra Smith
Michael StrongMichael Strong

Production Number: 7139

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Featured Barkley: Jarrod
  • Town: Rimfire
  • Location: Rimfire Town Jail
  • Businesses: Rimfire Cattlemen’s Bank and Trust

 

← The Good Thieves Miranda →

The Big Valley – The Good Thieves

Season 3 (Episode 16)

Air Date: 1 January 1968

Writer: Dan Ullman

Director: Joseph A. Mazzuca

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
Russell Johnson (Davey Dunigan), Charles Grodin (Mark Dunigan), Flip Mark (Jerry Frye), Sam Gilman (Marshal Moore), Vinton Hayworth (Doc R.G. Landrum), Barbara Wilkin (Olga), Arthur Space (Dr. Merar), Norman Leavitt (Freight Agent – Sam), Will J. White (Farmer)


Notable Guest Stars

Charles GrodinCharles Grodin
Russell JohnsonRussell Johnson

Episode Notes

  • Town: Sunflower
  • Business: Bank of Sunflower

 

← The Buffalo Man Days of Wrath →

The Big Valley – The Buffalo Man

Season 3 (Episode 15)

Air Date: 25 December 1967

Writer: Margaret Armen

Director: Joseph A. Mazzuca

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas)

Guest Stars
Albert Salmi (Birch), Yaphet Kotto (Damien), Lonny Chapman (Jack Dobbs), Andreas Teuber (Jaimy)


Notable Guest Stars

Yaphet KottoYaphet Kotto

Production Number: 7133

Production Notes

  • Peter Breck and Lee Majors do not appear in this episode

 

← Journey Into Violence The Good Thieves →

The Big Valley – Journey Into Violence

Season 3 (Episode 14)

Air Date: 18 December 1967

Writer: Arthur Browne Jr.

Director: Arnold Laven

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
Quentin Dean (Bettina), Richard Peabody (Cyrus), Charles Tyner (Hemit), Timothy Scott (Benjamin), Tom Pittman (David), Amanda Harley (Saleslady)

Production Number: 7137

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Year: 1877

 

← Night of the Executioner The Buffalo Man →

The Big Valley – Night of the Executioner

Season 3 (Episode 13)

Air Date: 11 December 1967

Writer: Mel Goldberg

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Guest Stars
David Sheiner (Gabe Simmons), Peter Whitney (Sheriff Dan Kincaide), Dabbs Greer (Matt Carson), Dennis Hopper (Jimmy Sweetwater), Enid Jaynes (Vera Carson), Harlan Warde (Will Oakley), Peter Hobbs (Marshal Steve Macklin), Eddie Quinlan (Hotel Clerk), Marvin Brody (Barkeep), Mason Curry (Josh), Reg Parton (Seth), Charles Horvath (Frank)


Notable Guest Stars

Dabbs GreerDabbs Greer

Production Number: 7103

Production Notes

  • Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Long and Linda Evans do not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Towns: Pinewood; Hazelton
  • Business: O’Donovan’s Saloon

 

← Four Days to Furnace Hill Journey Into Violence →

The Big Valley – Four Days to Furnace Hill

Season 3 (Episode 12)

Air Date: 4 December 1967

Writer: Ken Pettus

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Fritz Weaver (Burke Jordan), Bruce Dern (Gabe Skeets), Rafael Campos (Santiago), Juli Reding (Flo Briggs), John Harmon (Hotel Manager), I. Stanford Jolley (B. Ogden), Lincoln Demyan (Carlos Lopez), Don Chastain (Stacey)


Notable Guest Stars

Fritz WeaverFritz Weaver

Production Notes

  • Peter Breck and Lee Majors do not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Town: Hayes Center
  • Location: Trans-Western Mines – Rose Mountain Mine

 

← Explosion! Part II Night of the Executioner →

The Big Valley – Explosion! Part II

Season 3 (Episode 11)

Air Date: 27 November 1967

Writers: John O’Dea and Arthur Rowe

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas)

Guest Stars
Judy Carne (Bridget Wells), Arlene Golonka (Gail Miller), Stuart Erwin (Charlie Carter), Eddie Firestone (Toby), Harry Swoger (Sprague), Paul Sorenson (Blacksmith), Edward Colemans (Padre), Eve Plumb (Laure), Eileen Baral (Mary)


Notable Guest Stars

Eileen BaralEileen Baral
Judy CarneJudy Carne
Stuart ErwinStuart Erwin
Eddie FirestoneEddie Firestone

Production Number: 7129

Episode Notes

  • Location: Sunrise Mission

 

← Explosion! Part I Four Days to Furnace Hill →

The Big Valley – Explosion! (Part I)

Season 3 (Episode 10)

Air Date: 20 November 1967

Writers: John O’Dea and Arthur Rowe

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas)

Guest Stars
Judy Carne (Bridget Wells), Leticia Roman (Michelle de Lacaise), Arlene Golonka (Gail Miller), Carl Esmond (Marquis de Lacaise), Stuart Erwin (Charlie Carter), Eddie Firestone (Toby), Bill Zuckert (Rogers), Harry Swoger (Sprague), John Pickard (Wilson), Steve Pendleton (McLeod), Hal Baylor (Gabe), Lincoln Demyan (Fireman), John Crawford (Jim Stone), Jack Catron (Norvil Stone), Edward Colemans (Padre), Jonathon Hole (Beckett), Robert Palmer (Chuck), Maurice St. Clair (Henri), Paul Sorenson (Blacksmith), Eileen Baral (Mary)


Notable Guest Stars

Eileen BaralEileen Baral
Judy CarneJudy Carne
Stuart ErwinStuart Erwin
Eddie FirestoneEddie Firestone

Production Number: 7127

Episode Notes

  • Business: Empire Saloon

 

← A Noose is Waiting Explosion! Part II →

The Big Valley – A Noose Is Waiting

Season 3 (Episode 9)

Air Date: 13 November 1967

Writer: Arthur Browne Jr.

Director: Joseph A. Mazzuca

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
Bradford Dillman (Dr. James Beldon), Martin Ashe (Martin Erskine), I. Stanford Jolley (Everett Gibbons), Lillian Adams (Mrs. DeKoven), Ellen Corby (Emmie)


Notable Guest Stars

Ellen CorbyEllen Corby

Production Number: 7113

Production Notes

  • Lee Majors does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Business: Stockton Eagle and Print Shop

 

← The Disappearance Explosion! Part I →