Another in our Vintage Television Cache Series. An American western, The Big Valley aired from 1965-1969. Starring Barbara Stanwyck as Victoria Barkley, the widow of a wealthy California rancher, the show depicted the family and the struggles of the late 1800s. Richard Long played eldest son Jarrod Barkley, an attorney who handled the families legal and business affairs. Peter Breck starred as the hot-headed Nick Barkley who managed the ranch (mostly with his fists); Audra Barkley, the only daughter, was played by Linda Evans. Lee Majors rounded out the cast as illegitimate son, Heath Barkley. Most are not aware that there was a 5th child, Eugene Barkley, a medical student played by Charles Briles; he appeared in only 9 episodes. The show featured many guest stars; it is fun to go back and watch to catch sight of stars such as Emergency's Robert Fuller, MASH's Wayne Rogers, Catwoman Yvonne Craig, Mrs. Munster Yvonne Decarlo, and many others.