The Big Valley
Series Overview
The Big Valley is an American western television series which ran on ABC from September 15, 1965, to May 19, 1969. The show stars Barbara Stanwyck, as the widow of a wealthy nineteenth century California rancher. It was created by A.I. Bezzerides and Louis F. Edelman, and produced by Levy-Gardner-Laven for Four Star Television.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 112 Episodes
50 min per episode
1965 – 1969
Premiered: Wed, Sep 15, 1965
A.I. BezzeridesLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 26: “Point and Counterpoint”
The final episode of The Big Valley
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.I. Bezzerides, Louis F. Edelman
Lou Morheim, Jules V. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Morheim
Producer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Valley
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What is The Big Valley about?
The Big Valley is an American western television series which ran on ABC from September 15, 1965, to May 19, 1969. The show stars Barbara Stanwyck, as the widow of a wealthy nineteenth century California rancher. It was created by A.I. Bezzerides and Louis F. Edelman, and produced by Levy-Gardner-Laven for Four Star Television.
How many seasons does The Big Valley have?
The Big Valley comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Big Valley?
Key cast members in The Big Valley include Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans.
Who created or directed The Big Valley?
The Big Valley was developed and directed by A.I. Bezzerides, Louis F. Edelman.