6.9
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The Big Valley (1965)
The Big Valley (1965)
Overview
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.
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Bias Rating
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Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
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.
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PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The series consistently champions individual responsibility, strong family values, and the defense of property rights as the primary means to address challenges and uphold justice in a frontier setting, aligning with conservative principles.
This 1960s Western series features a predominantly white main cast, reflecting traditional casting practices of its era without intentional race or gender swaps for diversity. The narrative consistently portrays traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, aligning with the genre's conventions without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The series consistently portrays Christian values such as justice, compassion, and community responsibility as foundational to the moral fabric of the American West. While individual characters may falter, the narrative generally affirms these virtues and the dignity of the faith.
The Big Valley, a Western television series from the 1960s, does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the Barkley family's ranching life and adventures in 1870s California, adhering to the social norms and storytelling conventions prevalent during its original broadcast.
The television series "The Big Valley" (1965) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a Western family drama, and there is no evidence of transgender representation within its storylines or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Big Valley is an original television series that premiered in 1965. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record against which to assess a gender swap.
The Big Valley is an original television series from 1965. Its main characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior canonical or historical race established to be altered.
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