I have an elderly friend who worked as a background dancer on 6 Elvis movies. He worked on Roustabout, the Elvis/Barbara Stanwyck movie. He said that Barbara Stanwyck was SO KIND to all of the extras, grips, and construction people on set. Most stars of her caliber would never pay any attention to them, but Barbara was so down to earth, she preferred their company to that of the other stars. He never forgot her kindness. He said she was also very professional, always on time for work, knowing her lines, and willing to help others who were having trouble with their scenes. And she was never in a hurry to leave the set at night. A remarkable person, and one of my favorite actresses. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for your comment. I’m not surprised by your description of her personality and work ethics. I have watched many of her movies, tv series and mini series more than once and her energy, passion and enthusiasm shines through each time. I think her best performance was her last scene in the Thorn Birds with Richard Chamberlain at the top of the stairs as she tells him goodbye. She won an Emmy for that performance. It was magnificent.
She specified in her will that her riding outfit from Annie Oakley be given to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame at that time located in Hereford, TX. I happened to be there visiting with the curator who was a friend when the parcel arrived & helped her unpack the costume. This shows Barbara's generosity because at that time the Hall of Fame was very small. It has since moved to Ft. Worth & is a very large operation.
Yay, bravo Jerry, this is great! I love Miss Stanwick, especially her movies made in the thirties, and grew up watching The Big Valley on TV. Thanks so much, you include the most interesting information and narrate so beautifully. Well done dear sir! 🌹
barbara stanwyck is someone i'd refuse to believe much bad about. great tribute to someone who was pretty enough to be a star and magnificent enough to be remembered nearly 1/3 of a century after her passing. thanks, jerry.
Wow that was epic! So many stars included with Barbara. I loved her being such a strong woman role model when I was growing up. She rose above her tragic childhood by true grit. Thanks for your hard work too.
Thanks for doing the documentary about a woman an her life I wondered about. The research was fun. I was an orphan it was great learning about this wonderful woman I would have been proud to call MOM.
Jerry you could literally read us the old yellow pages and it would have the same nostalgic charm of these great documentaries. You are a treasure. Thank you for what you do Mr. Skinner!
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She won an Emmy for the Best Actress in the Thorn Birds. I believe Oscars are only given for movies and Emmys are for TV series and Mini Series. She certainly was the best in the Thorn Birds even though she was only in Part One.
I had absolutely no idea of who Barbara Stanwyck was as a person. I’m sorry I never knew this, she was a wonderful woman. Thank you Mr. Skinner for yet another excellent documentary.
Growing up, I never missed a Big Valley episode. She has always been one of the best actors. Sad to see all the tragedy of her young life, but it looks like thats one of the reasons she was so smart and resilient. RIP, Barbara-and Lone Pine is a beautiful place, about 50 miles from where I live.
Me to, although back in the day the show would start at about2:00pm in the afternoon, I would rush home from school just to see the episodes of the big valley. The Joaquin Murrieta episode was my personal favorite😆.
This was beautifully done, sir, thank you for all of the love and hard work you put into telling these folks life stories! The only problem with watching a Jerry Skinner documentary, though, is that I can’t stop with just one! I’m on a Jerrython now! 😂 Hope you, and everyone here has an awesome day! God bless 💚🙏
@@MayimHastings Awwwww thank you for saying that, it’s very kind of you to wish me well. I also am a huge fan of the-Jerry Skinner- channel. His content is so interesting that you can’t help but get lost in them.
Barbara Stanwyck what a fine actress. I was not aware what a difficult childhood she had, sad her mama died so tragically. I knew Robert Taylor was the love of her life and boy was he handsome. I watched every episode of The Big Valley, so Jerry I appreciated you mentioned the characters and a bit of their background, it made the video that much more interesting. Who ever remembers The Thorn Birds, magnificent mini series (by the way might want to do Richard Chamberlain bio). Barbara was one of a kind excellent actress. So happy she finally got a Golden Globe award in 84. Thank you for a wonderful video Jerry Skinner I love it. Elizabeth C.
I do not know why she abandoned her son. I think, but I could be wrong, Barbara told her son never to give an interview about them. I think the son did give an interview, when at boarding school, and that was the end of the mother son relationship. Children mess up all the time, but our parents continue to love us.
My father's favorite actress was Barbara Stanwyck and my middle name was after her. This commentary showed a lot I wasn't familiar with. She certainly had a hard life in the beginning but what I admire about her after seeing this documentary is her love of horses and if she show her ashes to be scattered, she chose Lone Pine which Hopalong Cassidy movies were made. RIP.
Barbara lived an amazing life. She will always be Victoria Barkley to me. She was a classy lady on The Big Valley. She was larger than life but in real life a help to so many. RIP Missy.
I agree I wish they did more than four seasons of the big valley that show is so good and ahead of its time.I used to watch The big belly in the 70s. I knew it was an older Show. Barbara Stanwyck was great in it. The writing and the other actors were going to. I thought Richard long was very good in it too
Such a long program, but I didn't want it to end!!! Wonderful and revealing about Barbara, Richard Long, and so many others! Thank you for this excellent presentation, Jerry!
Thank you for such a great presentation. She was one of my favorite actresses. Her strength her way of taking no crap. I loved her in Big Valley. Such a strong woman. You didn't mention she had serious back injuries from that horse dragging scene. Suffering for the rest of her life because of it that's why she had to limit a lot of her movie making as she got older she could barely walk sometimes. But she didn't let us see it did she? That was the prevailing training at one of the best pain centers that didn't use addictive pain meds of her time. I know because I went there & the process taught you how to live with your pain without letting others see that you have it, thus making you less of a possible victim. Unfortunately I was in one of the last groups that went through in 2000, it was dismantled right after. However it bought me 20 years of walking upright instead of a wheelchair that had been predicted for me. I'll always be grateful that someone like her with her star power showed the program was useful & could make a difference in seriously injured person's life.
Jerry, this retrospective of the great Barbara Stanwyck is absolutely superb and you should be very, very proud. I am a great lover of the films of Barbara Stanwyck and I am also fortunate to have been able to study film during my college experience and so I wanted to make sure that you received at least one comment praising your work to the highest standard.
The first time I ever saw Barbara opposite Gary Cooper in Frank Capra’s Meet John Doe along with Walter Brennan the true heart of this very precious woman was irrevocably fully on display for any and all to see, and experience. Recalling her portrayal to this very day brings deep emotions up from my heart - tears of both great joy, mixed with tears of great appreciation for the truly compassionate individual Barbara so uniquely imbued from her own uniquely warm, and loving, selfless character into that portrayal. To me that is, and will always forever be the absolute greatest, most powerful, inspiring, and uplifting performance of her entire career because in it is revealed so very much of who she really was.
I grew up watching old movies, my mum knew all the back stories of the stars. I knew about her and Robert Taylor, but didn't know what a great human being she was. Interesting video.
2022, I love Barbara Stanwyck, the model of a true professional and talented actress. I am a big fan of her movies and especially television series, The Big Valley with All star cast : Lee Major,Linda Evans, Peter Breck, Richard Long, and Napoleon Whiting(Silas). People who knew her off screen says she was a kind spirit to all people, financially generous, and a strong person who overcame a lot of life's adversities. God bless Ms. Stanwyck's legacy. Thank you, Jerry Skinner, for this outstanding and informative, video documentary.
Oh... the thorn birds..my go..to movie and Stella Dallas. She was so kind to William Holden while making Golden boy I have 1978 Oscars and they were so touching. He credited her for helping him. Later he died and she got an award looked towards heaven and said..this is for you Golden boy. What a beautiful soul she had.rip missy.
Well done Jerry! Very much enjoyed learning more about Barbera. What a life she had. I've always enjoyed her acting. It was also interesting hearing about her co-stars on the Big Valley. I recently watched the movie Roustabout with her and Elvis, Sorry Wrong Number, and Night Nurse. The movies from the very early 1930's were really something.
Thank you Jerry. Barbara is my favorite actress. I sometimes cry when I watch the end of Double Indemnity. She had many tragedies in her life but kept going. A great actress, pretty, so helpful, hard working and with a great heart, in many ways like my dear late wife.
My dad said he met her when he and a bunch of friends were playing flag football and she came along and asked to play with them. He didn’t know who she was until after they stop playing and one of his friends asked her if she was Barbara Stanwick. And she told them she was. He said she was nice and signed some autographs for them
This my first Jerry Skinner documentary. I have always admired Miss Stanwyck’s work, especially Christmas in Connecticut, Double Indemnity, and The Big Valley. Now I admire the woman herself. Thank you. Mr. Skinner!
I’m always so happy when I see a new Jerry Skinner video. You have such a great way of telling the stories and give great information about these people. Barbara Stanwyck was a fabulous actress. When I was around twelve my dad started watching Big Valley, and I watched it too. I loved the series. Looking forward to your next video.
Jerry She would be so honored by this very Loving & beautiful Tribute.. Thank You for this. My 2 favorite movies Of her's were "A night to Remember" The Titanic one, & "A Christmas in Connecticut " With Dennis Morgan. To All the stars in Heaven we miss you.
That was a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady what a incredible life she led with lot of incredible people thank you for this heart filled story ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This was absolutely wonderful. I watched the whole thing. It is so filled with wonderful fils and history of wonderful people and all connected to Barbara (Ruby)
Mr. Skinner, This is a wonderful remembrance to such a beautiful & remarkable Woman. I briefly lived right up the street from her, tho I never met her. I always admired her as an actress. You have such a way with words and are an excellent storyteller. Thank you. 🥰
Jerry, this is one of your best. I loved Barbara and always knew she was often misunderstood. Knowing where she came from and how her journey was, explains a lot.
Jerry you out did your self in this fine amazing Documentary of a fine Lady and thanks for all of excellent research to make this video.....l met her once with my friend Harvey Lee Yeary he and l went to school together here in Middlesboro Kentucky....He an l lived 3 houses apart growing up.....l am back living here in Middlesboro in my old age....Once again thanks..... Shoe🇺🇸
If there were ever a definition of a class act, Barbara Stanwyck would fit that definition perfectly ! I can't thank you enough for your taking the time to create such a loving, and kind tribute to Miss Barbara ! Thank you Sir !
Gettin' fancy schmany, old friend Jerry. This was wonderful! She was and still is one of the greatest actresse of our time. I adored her performances. From making me laugh to making me weep! 👍🎃🌻🙂🎬📽📺
Ms. Barbara was the epitome of Class! If you looked up Classy Lady, in the dictionary, you'd see her picture; Along with the line "See Barbara Stanwyck".
Mr. Skinner, what a wonderful video on such a brilliant actress. I know the videos you make take hours of research, but you went above and beyond on this one. It is absolutely amazing! Thank you, thank you!!! 🌼
I've loved Barbara Stanwick and her movies since I was a little girl. When she hit TV with the Big Valley, if run home everyday to watch the reruns after school.
I went on holiday to Las Vegas in my early twenties and spent one day in sin city and hated it, I spent the remaining two weeks riding horses in Red Rock Canyon and loved it, the mountains and the cowboys were amazing. During that wonderful time this English girl noticed pictures of Ms Stanwick in alot of the bars and now I'm overjoyed to know her story.
Awesome Jerry, Awesome. One of your best. What a gal she was, and you were right, there was so much I really didn’t know about Barbara. Thank you Sir for this documentary, please keep em coming. Augie and Jill Blase, Winter Springs. Florida.🤠
Jerry sir, I have mentioned over the years how I enjoy your "Southern" accent bringing additional entertainment to your videos, and this is true. As a transplant from NYC to now southwest FLA, I enjoy it even more. BUT! I am remiss in not mentioning, not only do I enjoy your videos, but I have not mentioned the amazing detail in the research that you unfold for us in ALL of your videos. Well done ALWAYS sir!! Keep them coming!
Thank you so much...wonderful, respectful and heartfelt presentation of a remarkable beautiful human being that has been a major impact on my life...What an incredible calibration of Barbara's excellence of character, skill and lifes work...so grateful to be reminded...Kindest regards...
Fantastic, Jerry. I love these detailed stories. I thought I didn't care much for her as a person and now I am reminded that we cannot know what people have been through, how they may have suffered and yet rose to great success through determination to better themselves in spite of their trials and pains. Fascinating woman. As a young child I always wanted to "be" Annie Oakley - never knew she had played her. I'm so glad that you have shared her story with the world. Thank You.
Thank you my friend. Mona, i was like you, Barbara always seem sort of cold to me. After looking into her life, is was surprised about her kindness to so many people.
Thank you Mr. Skinner. Another great video on a wonderful actress, one of my favorite. I first saw and became a fan of Barbara Stanwyck when I saw the film, Double Indemnity. I appreciate that your uploads are so familiar to someone of my age. Sincerely yours, JB Henderson MD
Many thanks for your information bio on Missy and the cast of the big valley. There was so much I didn't know about her family, husband and her son. Bless you 😊
Jerry, this was FABULOUS!!! I'm so glad you devoted extra time to this wonderful woman. Her birthday was two days before mine, and she died in the hospital in which I was born. Oh, the memories in seeing the pictures of the areas I was raised and lived... wonderful! We had a modest ranch in Tarzana. My last two years of high school were in Beverly Hills when I went to live with my father. My high school sweetheart lived the block down from Barbara's first house on Arden. You definitely "did her justice," Jerry, as you always do in your documentaries... excellent!!! ~Dany
Mr. Skinner: I don't know how you did all that research, yet, I am so glad you did. It brought back wonderful memories of watching The Big Valley. I'd watch with my mom and so much wanted to be like "Ruby". Thank you for bringing memories of then and memories of my mum. I truly appreciate it.
2022, Barbara Stanwyck in 75 films, 7 TV series, winners of Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, and American Film Industry Awards, co-star with actors: Henry Fonda, Fred MacMurray, Robert Wagner, Humphrey Bogart, Robert Taylor, , Burt Lancaster, Clark Gable, Charleston Heston, President Ronald Reagan, Rock legend Elvis Presley and discovered co star Lee Majors. What a great career.
