Sad Television News!
Actor Peter Breck of the 1960s western series The Big Valley has died in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he’s lived since the 1980s. He was 82 years old. He co-starred with Barbara Stanwyck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans, and Richard Long on that show. I grew up watching the reruns of that show during the 1970s. Peter played Nick Barkley, son to Barbara Stanwyck’s character Victoria Barkley. Peter passed away on February 6.
Peter was a native of Haverhil, Massachusetts. He was discovered by actor Robert Mitchum while doing a play in Washington, DC.
Theme Song of The Big Valley
Nick Barkley (Peter Breck) and Heath Barkley (Lee Majors)
“Boots With My Father’s Name” – a Full Episode of The Big Valley