The Big Valley: Season 1, Episode 12Night of the Wolf (1 Dec. 1965)Nick is bitten by a rabid wolf, an attack only Heath witnesses. Thinking he is going to die, Nick leaves the ranch and Stockton without any explanation to his family. His journey leads him ... See full summary » Director:Joseph H. Lewis |
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This is not exactly a great episode, but it is one - for whatever reasons - which seems to linger in the memory of many who saw it as youngsters in the sixties.
Our Nick is bitten by a rabid wolf and seeks peace and love during his 'last days'....
Nancy Olson is wonderful as the widow whose little boy - played by (Opie Taylor!) Ronnie Howard - gets attached to Nick as he has no father figure.
A showcase for Peter Breck and a fairly satisfying show with the expected happy ending (for the most part).
Watch it for yourselves!