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studd911 · 09-23-2006, 05:46 PM

Bonanza vs the big valley who would you take

tv star collector · 09-29-2006, 07:49 PM

I never saw THE BIG VALLEY so I'd have to go with BONANZA (my all-time
favorite TV western).

Mr. Television · 09-29-2006, 08:06 PM

I like them both but The Big Valley was my all time favorite western.

Yooch · 09-29-2006, 08:12 PM

A toss-up for me. I thought they were both great. I guess a slight edge to Bonanza, only because I was introduced to it first, and in some respects, the Cartwrights resembled my own family in that we were all boys, no sisters, our youngest brother's name is Joe and even though we got into some scrapes with each other, we stuck together, and all of us have very different personalities, just like the characters portrayed on Bonanza.

Mr. Television · 09-29-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yooch

A toss-up for me. I thought they were both great. I guess a slight edge to Bonanza, only because I was introduced to it first, and in some respects, the Cartwrights resembled my own family in that we were all boys, no sisters, our youngest brother's name is Joe and even though we got into some scrapes with each other, we stuck together, and all of us have very different personalities, just like the characters portrayed on Bonanza.

One of the first memories I have is of me and my family watching Bonanza.

Fleet · 12-04-2006, 01:32 AM

Bonanza. I think the characters were more colorful and interesting, especially Hoss and Little Joe.

However, I haven't seen the Big Valley in quite a few years, so I would have to rewatch some episodes of that to remember it better. I would still like Bonanza better, though.

BuddyHinton · 08-01-2008, 01:34 AM

I also like them both but the Big Valley was more taut and consistent. Bonanza often tried to reach too much and came up short. Perhaps because it was just on far far longer. I take the Big Valley, the characters just seemed more life like.

treky · 08-11-2008, 01:11 AM

well, since I haven't seen "THE BIG VALLEY" in years (since the old network "THE FAMILY CHANNEL" used to show the reruns) from what, I remember of it, I'd say "BONANZA".

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-11-2008, 01:25 AM

Bonanza

Zoneboy · 08-11-2008, 01:27 AM

Although I'm a fan of both Richard Long and Lee Majors, I have never seen an entire episode of The Big Valley so the edge here would have to go to Bonanza. I should be grateful though to Peter Breck, I bought a 45 RPM record of his at a junk store for a quarter and some generous soul on eBay gave me $65 for it.

BarneyFife · 08-11-2008, 02:02 AM

I just started watching Bonanza at the first of the year and now it's one of my favorite westerns on TV. It's been years since i've seen The Big Valley, so long that i hardly remember much about it. So i'm gonna go with Bonanza.

BuddyHinton · 08-18-2008, 10:15 AM

To several posters above: Not to be a nag but..... if you have never seen the Big Valley or do not even remember it you really shouldn't be checking into this topic.

In other news; I have never had a Pepsi in my life but I prefer Coke.

Dusty's Fan · 12-18-2008, 01:44 PM

Hi everyone,

I just saw the Season 1 set of The Big Valley at a Wal-Mart store priced at only $14.96. You might want to check your local store (they can vary), if interested -- these would make nice gifts!

AB · 12-18-2008, 06:34 PM

^ That sounds like a very good deal.

I liked both shows & it's really hard to choose. I'd go with Bonanza since I had huge crush on Little Joe when I was a kid. Heath (Lee Majors) was pretty cool too.

scrapple · 03-29-2012, 10:04 PM

I'd have to go with "The Big Valley". Great actors (well, except for Lee Majors...), more interesting storylines, and the prominence of the female characters (Victoria and Audra) gave it plotlines that Bonanza couldn't have. The differences between the three sons (well, four if you count the suddenly- invisible-after-season-one Eugene) opened up more stories as well, with Jarrod being the brains, Nick the brawn and Heath the smolder. One thing the shows had in common: stereotypes (Hop Sing vs. Silas)

As much as I loved Big Valley, shouldn't this thread be between the two ratings giants, Bonanza vs. Gunsmoke?

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Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,181	A toss-up for me. I thought they were both great. I guess a slight edge to Bonanza, only because I was introduced to it first, and in some respects, the Cartwrights resembled my own family in that we were all boys, no sisters, our youngest brother's name is Joe and even though we got into some scrapes with each other, we stuck together, and all of us have very different personalities, just like the characters portrayed on Bonanza.
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09-29-2006, 07:49 PM	#2
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08-01-2008, 01:34 AM	#7
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	I also like them both but the Big Valley was more taut and consistent. Bonanza often tried to reach too much and came up short. Perhaps because it was just on far far longer. I take the Big Valley, the characters just seemed more life like.

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BarneyFife Retired Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,459	I just started watching Bonanza at the first of the year and now it's one of my favorite westerns on TV. It's been years since i've seen The Big Valley, so long that i hardly remember much about it. So i'm gonna go with Bonanza.
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08-18-2008, 10:15 AM	#12
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	To several posters above: Not to be a nag but..... if you have never seen the Big Valley or do not even remember it you really shouldn't be checking into this topic. In other news; I have never had a Pepsi in my life but I prefer Coke.
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12-18-2008, 01:44 PM	#13
Dusty's Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 13, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,093	Hi everyone, I just saw the Season 1 set of The Big Valley at a Wal-Mart store priced at only $14.96. You might want to check your local store (they can vary), if interested -- these would make nice gifts!

12-18-2008, 06:34 PM	#14
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	^ That sounds like a very good deal. I liked both shows & it's really hard to choose. I'd go with Bonanza since I had huge crush on Little Joe when I was a kid. Heath (Lee Majors) was pretty cool too.

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scrapple Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 03, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 259	I'd have to go with "The Big Valley". Great actors (well, except for Lee Majors...), more interesting storylines, and the prominence of the female characters (Victoria and Audra) gave it plotlines that Bonanza couldn't have. The differences between the three sons (well, four if you count the suddenly- invisible-after-season-one Eugene) opened up more stories as well, with Jarrod being the brains, Nick the brawn and Heath the smolder. One thing the shows had in common: stereotypes (Hop Sing vs. Silas) As much as I loved Big Valley, shouldn't this thread be between the two ratings giants, Bonanza vs. Gunsmoke?