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  • Classic TV Westerns- Discussion (Archive)

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    Originally posted by Jay J. Foraker@Feb 1 2005, 02:07 PM
    To bring this topic back on track - I noticed that "The Virginian" was mentioned about 3 times, but "The Big Valley" only received one nod.


    Cheers - ;)

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    Jay, I think The Virginian's reputation is starting to grow (finally) after all these years. Don't know why, but maybe it's the over-syndication of well-worn classics like Big Valley, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, etc. I have become a fan after seeing episodes on the Hallmark Channel. It's a 90 minute show, so it didn't get much syndication over the years. Good stories, the ever so cute Roberta Shore (who unfortunately left in the middle of the show's run) and Lee J. Cobb. James Drury and Doug McClure have LOTS of female fans, too. It's good to see this neglected jewel get some fond remembrance and newfound respect. I do like The Big Valley, though.

  • Classic TV Westerns- Discussion (Archive)

    Here they are!


    1) GUNSMOKE- Longest running and with good reason, it was the best! Matt, Doc, Kitty, Chester/Festus are great characters.
    2) BONANZA- The Pernell Roberts years were best ('59-'65) but it was still pretty strong until Dan Blocker (Hoss) died.
    3) ALIAS SMITH & JONES- If you've never seen it, you will become a fan after you catch the Western Channel's Jan 1 marathon!
    4) WILD, WILD WEST- James Bond meets the Old West. Love this show!
    5) MAVERICK- Only the episodes with James Garner are essential. Jack Kelly is bland.
    6) CIMARRON STRIP- Very few episodes, but a well-made show all around. Stuart Whitman riding in the opening is unforgettable.
    7) HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL- Richard Boone was one helluva an actor and he and this show were great!
    8) WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE- Steve McQueen and his "Mare's Leg" will make criminals dead!
    9) THE RIFLEMAN- Chuck Connors and his rifle will make criminals dead, only his son Mark will learn a lesson from it! :D
    10) DANIEL BOONE- It's a pioneer Western, but it counts. No one played buckskin wearers better than Fess Parker. "Daniel Boone was a man/was a BIG man!"