The Big Valley – Season 4

Season 4 (Episode 26)

Air Date: 19 May 1969

Writer: Arthur Browne, Jr.

Director: James F. Lichtman

Synopsis

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

Guest Stars
Clifford David (Ritch Stokely), Walter Burke (Ned Stokely), Russell Thorson (Otis Clark), Virginia Gregg (Sarah Clark), Michael Fox (Jonathan Williams), Milton Frome (Dr. Covey), Jacqueline Hewitt (Bar Girl), Bing Russell (Sheriff Jim Dolan), Harlan Warde (Mr. Bickers), Walker Edmiston (Harry Banner), Steve Peyton (Poker Player), William Keene (Judge), John J. Fox (Jury Foreman), David Fresco (Bartender), Gene Korban (Telegrapher)

Notable Guest Stars

Virginia Gregg

Production Number: 7208

Production Notes

• Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

• Town: Modesto

Season 4 (Episode 25)

Air Date: 28 April 1969

Writer: Edward J. Lakso

Director: Lawrence Dobkin

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Gerald Mohr (Raoul Mendez), Pat Delany (Sarah Mendez), H.M. Wynant (Captain Chavez), Nate Estormes (Ramon), Victor Millan (Juan), Don Diamond (1st Federale), Blaizdel MaKee (2nd Federale), Ruben Moreno (Garcia), Beatriz Monteil (Rose Valdez), Davey Rogers (Bucking Horse Rider)

Notable Guest Stars

Pat Delany

Gerald Mohr

Production Number: 7222

Production Notes

• Final appearance of Linda Evans as Audra Barkley

Season 4 (Episode 24)

Air Date: 21 April 1969

Writer: D.C. Fontana

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas)

Guest Stars
Maurice Evans (Edward Hewitt), Anthony James (Samuels), Logan Ramsey (The Lawyer), Gilbert Green (Jace Timmons), S. John Launer (Ted Jessup), Rex Holman (Cajun), Olan Soule (Telegrapher), J.P. Burns (Hotel Clerk), James Gosa (John Clay)

Notable Guest Stars

Maurice Evans

Logan Ramsey

Production Number: 7248

Season 4 (Episode 23)

Air Date: 7 April 1969

Writer: William Norton

Director: Norman S. Powell

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Leslie Nielsen (Earl Conway), John Carradine (Brown), Diana Ewing (Maggie), Lorri Scott (Quita Gomez), Robert Donner (Pete Haunch), Al Checco (Desk Clerk)

Notable Guest Stars

John Carradine

Robert Donner

Leslie Nielsen

Production Number: 7250

Production Notes

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

Episode Notes

• Business: Dorado Hotel

Season 4 (Episode 22)

Air Date: 31 March 1969

Writer: Don Ingalls

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

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

Guest Stars
James Gregory (Harry Bodine), Johnny Crawford (Billy Norris), Don Knight (Sam Jester), Margarita Cordova (Rosa)

Notable Guest Stars

Johnny Crawford

Production Number: 7246

Production Notes

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

Season 4  (Episode 21)

Air Date: 24 March 1969

Writer: Douglas Morrow

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Jack Albertson (Judge Ben Moore), Dennis Patrick (Crawford), Conlan Carter (Elmer), Janis Hansen (Janie Moore), Ed Bakey (Burt Simpson), Paul Barselow (Joe), Lincoln Demyan (Pete), Mark Tapscott (Mark – Wagon Driver), Jonathan Hole (Clerk)

Notable Guest Stars

Jack Albertson

Production Number: 7242

Production Notes

• Lee Majors and Linda Evans do not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

• Town: Mineral Springs
• Business: Brazo Freight Service

Season 4 (Episode 20)

Air Date: 10 March 1969

Writer: John Dunkel

Director: Nicholas Webster

Synopsis

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

Guest Stars
Fritz Weaver (Hebron Grant), Donna Baccala (Emilena Grant), Paul Lambert (Arthur W. Denby), Olive Dunbar (Eliza Grant), Mauritz Hugo (Mr. Clay)

Production Number: 7204

Season 4 (Episode 19)

Air Date: 3 March 1969

Writer: Ken Pettus

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

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

Guest Stars
Sajid Khan (Ranjit Singh), Harold Gould (Captain Crawford), Kathy Garver (Laura Hayden), Paula Stewart (Neta Yates), Amanda Harley (Mrs. Owens), James McCailion (Eli Owens), Arthur Hanson (Reverend Hamilton), Kam Tong (Wong – Houseboy)

Notable Guest Stars

Kathy Garver

Production Number: 7252

Production Notes

• Peter Breck and Linda Evans do not appear in this episode

Season 4 (Episode 18)

Air Date: 24 February 1969

Writer: Margaret Armen

Director: Virgil W. Vogel

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Richard Anderson (Warden Garreck), Susan Oliver (Kate Wilson), Gavin MacLeod (Clute), Richard O’Brien (Sheriff Bannock), Len Sampson (Bales), Edith Leslie (Big Mary), Dee Carroll (Meely), Rhoda Williams (Maud Elliott), Bill Cooley (Jake), Vince Deadrick (Guard), Dale E. Johnson (Onlooker)

Notable Guest Stars

Susan Oliver

Production Number: 7238

Production Notes

• Lee Majors does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

• Location: State Prison

Season 4 (Episode 17)

Air Date: 17 February 1969

Teleplay: Ken Pettus, John O’Dea and Jay Simms

Story: John O’Dea and Jay Simms

Director: Lawrence Dobkin

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Douglas Kennedy (Sheriff Madden)

Guest Stars
Joe Don Baker (Tom Lightfoot), Amy Thomson (Lil Bailey), Harry Lauter (Ben Watson), Walter Coy (District Attorney Arthur), Dan Kemp (Clem Watson), Bill Catching (Calvin), Bill Quinn (Walter), Peter Brocco (Judge Andrew), Harry Swoger (Charlie Murphy), Pete Kellett (Benton)

Notable Guest Stars

Joe Don Baker

Production Number: 7244

Production Notes

• Lee Majors does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

• Business: Wagon Wheel Saloon

Season 4 (Episode 16)

Writer: Ken Pettus

Director: Richard Long

Air Date: 3 February 1969

Synopsis

Guest Stars
Anne Baxter (Hannah), Linda Marsh (Nora), Arch Johnson (Webb Dutton), Kevin Hagen (Zack Case), Eldon Quick (Jess), Robert Sampson (Page), Walker Edmiston (Hess), Gary Beban (Mr. Hubbard), Tom Monroe (Sheriff), James Bacon (Hotel Clerk)

Notable Guest Stars

Anne Baxter

Production Notes

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

Episode Notes

• Towns: Marinette, Midas
• Businesses: Dutton Mining Co.; Marinette Hotel; Midas House

Season 4 (Episode 15)

Air Date: 27 January 1969

Writers: Sasha Gilien and Mel Goldberg

Director: Joseph A. Mazzuca

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Napoleon Whiting (Silas)

Guest Stars
Simon Oakland (Adam Howard), Nancy Malone (Marcy Howard), Kelly Corcoran (David Howard), Bing Russell (Slade), Peter Brocco (Judge), Paul Sorensen (Olson), Vince Deadrick (Foley), Pete Kellett (Smith)

Notable Guest Stars

Nancy Malone

Simon Oakland

Production Number: 7240

Production Notes

• Linda Evans does not appear in this episode

Episode Notes

• Place: Stockton Courthouse
• Businesses: Modesto House; Coastal Western Freight