The Big Valley – The Challenge

Season 3 (Episode 26)

Air Date: 28 March 1968

Writer: Margaret Armen

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Guest Stars
James Gregory (Senator Jim Bannard), Harold Gould (Judge William Daggett), Regis Philbin (Reporter), Lincoln Demyan (Drunk), Eddie Firestone (Jack Gill)


Notable Guest Stars

Eddie FirestoneEddie Firestone
Regis PhilbinRegis Philbin

Production Number: 7151

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Town: Oxville
  • Business: Oxville Gazette (newspaper)
  • Location: Cattlemen’s Hotel

 

← Run of the Savage In Silent Battle →

The Big Valley – Run of the Savage

Season 3 (Episode 25)

Air Date: 11 March 1968

Writer: Don Ingalls

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
Michael Burns (Danny Wiggins), Carolyn Conwell (Mrs. Wiggins), Willard Sage (Dr. Ray Wiggins), Grace Lee Whitney (Maggie), Sidney Clute (Briles), Harry Swoger (Barkeep)


Notable Guest Stars

Michael BurnsMichael Burns

Production Number: 7147

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Featured Barkley: Nick
  • Book: Criminal Identification New Method by Winfield

 

← Devil’s Masquerade The Challenge →

The Big Valley – Devil’s Masquerade

Season 3 (Episode 24)

Air Date: 4 March 1968

Writers: Sasha Gilien and Mel Goldberg

Director: Paul Henreid

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Anne Helm (Nancy Briggs), John Doucette (Big Jim North), Ray Danton (Reed Clayton), Rex Holman (Keefer), Don Elson (Bartender), Renny McEvoy (Station Agent), Army Archerd (Stage Coach Clerk), Grant Owens (Drunken Cowboy), Argentina Brunetti (Maria)


Notable Guest Stars

Ray DantonRay Danton

Production Number: 7149

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Featured Barkley: Heath
  • Location: Copper Creek

 

← A Bounty on a Barkley Run of the Savage →

The Big Valley – A Bounty on a Barkley

Season 3 (Episode 23)

Air Date: 26 February 1968

Writers: John O’Dea and Jay Simms

Director: Arnold Laven

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas)

Guest Stars
Leslie Parrish (Layle Johnson), Peter Haskell (Wheeler Johnson), Mike Wagner (Sheriff), Earl Nickel (Franklin), John J. Fox (Cassidy), Pete Kellett (Rider)

Production Number: 7145

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Featured Barkley: Nick

 

← Rimfire Devil’s Masquerade →

The Big Valley – Rimfire

Season 3 (Episode 22)

Air Date: 16 February 1968

Writer: Margaret Armen

Director: Charles S. Dubin

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Van Williams (Sheriff Dave Barrett), Mako (Wong Lo), Robert Middleton (Sidney Glover), John Daniels (Daniel Barrett), Lisa Lu (Ling), Joseph Bernard (Kusack), Alexander Lockwood (Judge Power), Joel Fluellen (Butler – Charles), James Gosa (Prospector), J.P. Burns (Land Salesman), Mark Tapscott (Miner), Maurice Wells (Mule Skinner)

Production Number: 7105

Production Notes

  • Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans and Barbara Stanwyck do not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

  • Featured Barkley: Jarrod
  • Town: Rimfire

 

← The Emperor of Rice A Bounty on a Barkley →

The Big Valley – The Emperor of Rice

Season 3 (Episode 21)

Air Date: 12 February 1968

Writer: Mel Goldberg

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Julie Adams (Janet Masters), Harry Townes (Warren Masters), Kam Tong (Key), Keye Luke (Mike Chang), Philip Ahn (Chen Yu), Jack Catron (Bob Adams)


Notable Guest Stars

Keye LukeKeye Luke
Harry TownesHarry Townes

Production Number: 7135

Production Notes

  • Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

 

← Fall of a Hero Rimfire →

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 →