The Big Valley

The Big Valley

TV-PG 1965 · 4 seasons · 112 eps · ★ 6.2 · Western, Drama

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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.

Created by A.I. Bezzerides, Louis F. Edelman

Network: ABC

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