Barbara Stanwyck: Kindest actress in Hollywood.(Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

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!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

amazing

[@carolbell8008]

Hi, Love your comment! Roustabout is my favorite Elvis movie thanks to Barbara!

[@LindaSafley-xz2sb]

Amàzing.

[@lorraineroberts3035]

For some reason, roustabout was not included in Barbara Stenwyck movies Korea, in this video Where she starred with Elvis Presley

[@Vicki1951]

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.

[@margaretgaal937]

She did more living by the time she was 21 than most folks do by 80. I admire her strength.

[@arnepianocanada]

Truly one of the classiest and kindest of all stars. ❤🎉

[@carolbell8008]

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! 🌹

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Carol. Jerry

[@stephaniefulton-yz7vf]

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.

[@dianaspy6733]

Thanks. I grew up with Big Valley! Always admired her!

[@Tomatohater64]

My one aunt, who passed away in 2001, absolutely adored Barbara Stanwyck and would always talk about her and the movies she made. She was a huge fan.

[@marcyfan]

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.

[@greenhornet5186]

Thank you. Hollywood has really deteriorated from its former glory: actors and actresses who had talent and grace.

[@paulstark6818]

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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@patbowman6723]

Barbara Stanwyck is my all time favorite actress and you did her proud. Thank you.

[@alexg1668]

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.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you doing?

[@LaoSoftware]

Barbara Stanckwyc was a control freak. That's why her younger husband Robert Taylor left her for someone else.

[@goodolzimm5827]

Hey Jerry. Another of the one-in-a-million ladies we had the privilege to see. Thanks.

[@sallykohorst8803]

Wonderful actress loved the big valley! Sad about her mother and sad father left them. We learned much about her thanks!

[@geraldskinner63]

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!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Gerald glad to see your name again my friend. Jerry

[@akrenwinkle]

I agree! Jerry, please say this and upload it: "Triple E Sewage and Septic Tank Cleaning and Maintenance. Economical, Efficient, and Excellent! Call now for your free estimate!

[@lenabrown1302]

Good for you to bonee

[@gingercookie6]

​@@akrenwinkleare you serious

[@akrenwinkle]

@@gingercookie6 Yes, indeed. Jerry should read the old Yellow Pages. It would be charming!

[@Teresia12]

The Big Valley is one of my favorite westerns I watched with my Daddy.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@Wendy_D8033]

I have always loved Barbara. My favorite act she did was in "Thorn Birds. She made the story so believable. She should have won an Oscar ❤❤❤

[@Vicki1951]

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.

[@lanbar5]

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.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Anna, I hope my comment wasn't taken as a form of invasion of your comments privacy. I'm here to make friends, how are you? Where are you from?

[@Vicki1951]

Thank you for sharing your information.

[@m.jackson2609]

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.

[@RockyRoadJY]

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.

[@byronwoods270]

What a wonderful tribute to my favorite Actress Barbara Stanwyck! Keep on Keeping on Jerry!!!

[@williesanders184]

Yes Sir The Big Valley thanks for the Reminder? Loved that show, loved her work n that little big smile! 💖💯🤗!

[@williesanders184]

RIP! 💖

[@MayimHastings]

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 💚🙏

[@twilightpurpleglow]

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.

[@brookeshaffer4377]

I second the Richard Chamberlain bio👍

[@glrturner801]

I loved the Big Valley, I never missed an episode!❤❤

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

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.

[@lucyburr5516]

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!

[@donnabaardsen5372]

This was an exceptionally excellent video. Very thorough, well-done.

[@Chella328]

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.

[@liora1954]

Best actress of all time ! Wonderful tribute. Jerry ! Great job !

[@smokingfoxx]

She was always a favorite of mine! Thanks for this Jerry!

[@andrewmiller3834]

I was born in Lonepine. Been there once. May 28th, 1963. It's always great to hear you're voice Jerry. Have a blessed day!! Always, Andy

[@jomama5186]

She was a lovely lady. Thank you for your thoroughness and what beautiful old pictures. I really admire her a lot, to this very day.

[@treasuretom13]

A great history of a fabulous women who was everybody's Mom. She deserved many Oscars..💜

[@Wildmutationblu]

Such an incredible lady. Thank you for making this tribute.

[@marylee8534]

Has anybody forgotten, Barbara Stanwick disowned her son? Being a mother is the most important job that anybody will ever have.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@marylee8534 why ???????

[@marylee8534]

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.

[@jenisecoronado5555]

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!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Jerry really balanced the story and made it interesting, warm, factual and pleasing.

[@MaureenDeVries-wd9mh]

​@@KindCountsDeb3773as always!

[@janehenry3206]

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.

[@s.g.8010]

Gosh. Wonderful to get to know Barbara Stanwyck and all the threads of her history. Gosh. Amazing. 💗💗💗💗💗💗 Thank you.

[@BrokebackBob]

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.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Bob, you have just made another friend. Jerry

[@BrokebackBob]

@@JerrySkinner1943 Thank you Jerry! Right back at 'ya!

[@IceSkater8491]

This was an excellent glimpse into Miss Stanwyck's life. I'm glad I watched it because I learned so many things about her as a human being, not just an actress. Thank you Jerry for all the work you put in to making this wonderful video.

[@cbrownslm]

I loved watching this. It brought back so many memories.

[@subelildirty491]

Wow!! Another Winner Mr. Skinner 👍 To this day. no one rocks a riding skirt and boots like Victoria Barkley. 🌹😍🥰

[@starphase1623]

I enjoyed this video . Very interesting . I grew up watching these programs . Thank you . 🌷

[@mercedezlucke-benedict1122]

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)

[@robertgonzales5515]

Awesome documentary. Mrs. Stanwyck was a very strong and good-hearted lady.

[@libbyvalley]

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. 🥰

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Libby. Jerry

[@voyaristika5673]

Thank you for this thoughtful bio on Barbara. I like the short bio clips on her co-stars in The Big Valley as well.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

This was a very beautiful video Mr Skinner thnx.

[@MaureenDeVries-wd9mh]

Jerry, you are superb as usual.

[@dennys726]

Although I grew up with Barbara Stanwyck on The Big Valley, my favorite of her film performances was in The Thorn Birds Another great JS Documentary.

[@carolglover3582]

She. Was amazing in the Thornbirds.

[@sjjewel1206]

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.

[@skylilly1]

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.

[@marceau425]

Sick in bed with the flu, and the best medicine is to listen to- A Jerry Skinner documentary.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Marceau, Get well soon sweet heart. Jerry

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

I whole heartedly agree

[@marceau425]

@@JerrySkinner1943 🤍💚💜

[@MayimHastings]

I agree! I watch a Jerrython whenever I’m not feeling well, and it helps. Sure hope you feel better soon, Marceau! 💚🙏🤗

[@marceau425]

@@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.

[@MsShep55]

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.

[@georgemartin1436]

Same. She was awesome.

[@akrenwinkle]

I remember that "The Big Valley" was competing with "The Carol Burnett Show." A difficult choice. Barbara wasn't in most scenes, so we watched Carol.

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

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😆.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@joaquimrodriguez8961 I meant when they were first broadcast. 10PM Monday.

[@wandaherring7526]

Loved The Big Valley.

[@MrGF1582]

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!

[@troydaigle1260]

I have watched so many of these by this man. He always shows so much depth and integrity to the people he honors. Thank you sir!

[@lisalesinszki7536]

Excellent, Jerry! Thank you. I think she was a sensational actor and is one of my absolute favorites.

[@drg111yt]

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.

[@elaineteut9579]

Fabulous documentary Jerry. What a life she lived. I watched all her shows. Thank you so much.

[@lindalue4504]

I loved her in the big valley what a great actress she was and very beautiful this was a good bio Jerry thank you for the time you take to do these .

[@Corgis175]

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.

[@rt3156]

What I wonderful video. She was one of my favorite actresses. I'm 69 and grew up watching her.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

One of my all time favorites.

[@foxtrott99]

What a wonderful tribute to her and her life. I absolutely love your videos. This was excellent.

[@sand2283]

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.

[@ironsidefan]

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.

[@loue6563]

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

[@vickieadams6648]

She suffered a lot of loss. I first saw her in "The Big Valley" as a youth. She was so beautiful to me even back then. All the actors on the show look like they could have been her kids. They were all handsome and beautiful. She could take a punch in that show😳😳. I would have loved to have met Miss Stanwyck. She, Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford were my 3 favorite actrsses. Movie favorite, the one with Fred McMurray. I wonder how men can just walk away from their families with NO regard for their welfare. Foster care is a horror (more often than not). Miss Stanwyck was an OG Cougar😂😂! You go girl!!

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Barbara Stanwyck is one of my favorite actresses. I have watched every movie she ever made. I an so sad that so many people died so young!

[@Ellen24493]

I was a teenager when I saw Stanwyck in The Thorn Birds. Her performance always stayed in my memory. A formidable actress.

[@lyndonrobinson3670]

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...

[@debbiedugay8574]

I have always idolized this lovely lady. Thank you for such a wonderful documentary.

[@daryllynn5406]

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.

[@karenleemallonee684]

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!!! 🌼

[@steveshoemaker6347]

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🇺🇸

[@jillblase6820]

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.🤠

[@katherinelinder2354]

Great Lady, love all her pictures and shows❤️

[@monaleigh1862]

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.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

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.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Well said and I wish more people learned the lesson you did. You can't judge a book by it's cover, there are many pages.

[@tomjones2348]

Being born in 57' I saw a lot of Barbara Stanwyck movies, as well as The Big Valley (her popular TV show). I was just a kid, but even so, I could see her magnetism.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Barbara Stanwick demonstrated strength and fortitude, the challenges brought her the realization that all we desire is found within, knowing this and with an established habit of being "Conscious in Thought" + "Applying Higher Mind", we are able to experience Joy in our Life Journey. 🔑 I appreciate those whom awaken and become Realized. ... 💛

[@vivianstidham9596]

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.

[@lisamcandrews5739]

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

[@leerysunchez9419]

I like this guys narration

[@thenet0120002]

Great tribute to a great lady. One of the best !

[@nancymarshall1312]

Beautiful tribute to one grand dame, and enjoyed learning about the other cast members and their lives. Grew up watching Big Valley; this was like revisiting my childhood. Thank you.😊

[@kpbarbee]

THANK YOU for a great history of a great actress! I loved the Big Valley!

[@arnesahlen2704]

A fine post about one of the all-time, all-round greats in the film industry. Kudos, Jerry!👏👏👏

[@Peter-rg4ng]

Her inner strength was beyond human. An amazing person and actress.

[@geofffxdwg07]

Another great one Jerry. Thank you so much.

[@cathietonkin5577]

Thank you for a biography on one of the grandest Lady of Hollywood, ever ! I’ve loved her since I fell in love with movies….

[@johnhenderson131]

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

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

What a classy lady with a beautiful smile and that wonderful voice and a heart as big as a mountain

[@martinmalloy8119]

another fantastic meticulous biopic Grüße aus Deutschland....

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Jerry, your videos are always so fantastic and this one is no different, great stuff!

[@user-vf3mp6lp7d]

Thank you for this documentary it was very informative I'm a fan today of Barbara Stanwyck on The Big Valley I love watching it I watch it daily it makes my day and makes me smile I believe Barbara standard

[@quadsman11]

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 !

[@rainyday4972]

Great actress. I really enjoy her movies and shows.

[@markbirchette8740]

Nice! Now we have sound, thank you Jerry!🇺🇸

[@pamelaarmstrong3612]

Nice work. Thank you for including details about those who were in her life, especially Richard Long.

[@susanbrissett9882]

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 😊

[@WildWestGal]

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

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Dany. Jerry

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Excellent video. Thank you very much.