Waltons Mountain, Lucas McCain and the Barkley spread

I've always been intrigued with old TV shows.  Several years ago I purchased a THICK book about the history of TV shows; when they first aired, when they went off the air, who starred in them, etc..  And, of course, a lot of them I don't remember the first time around because I was too little (born in '62) and a few I remember in reruns growing up.

Had an idea hit me some time back.  I noticed a "Walton's Reunion" on the Inspiration network and I enjoyed watching it.  At that time, the network announced they were going to show the Waltons daily from start to finish.  Liking the old TV shows, I set the DVR and decided to watch all nine seasons little by little.  I remember watching them when I was ten or eleven, but as time went by and as a teenager, other things became more important...well, at the time.   I thoroughly enjoyed it...sewed a lot of loose ends together for me as well.  And, it is real handy when you can find websites for the shows and then "copy and paste" a list to keep up with.

When I finished the Waltons, AMC decided to do the same with The Rifleman on Saturday morning--episodes in order.  Why not...matter of fact, I met the Rifleman, Chuck Connors over 20 years ago (pics are at my Facebook page).

Now, I am having a field day recording and watching from the start The Big Valley.  Never knew there was a fourth brother (Eugene) and I really understand Heath's character more (Tom Barkley was his dad, but Victoria was not his mother) and that was Lee Majors first acting role.  Peter Breck who played Nick is still living, regrettably he was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago, but his website is awesome.  I can hear Daddy talk about how much he really like Barbara Stanwyck as an actress.  And, time has been good to Linda Evans.  Richard Long died way too soon at age 47.  Man, what a cast...awesome show.

Can you hear the music?  Great theme.

It's enjoyable watching these old shows...especially when you don't have to listen to all the language and junk...plus, the theme songs are hard to beat.

So, find yourself an old show and let your DVR do the work.  And, thanks for stopping by and pulling up a chair for a little visit.  Greetings always...from the Wildwood.