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FrankieB
January 18, 2025
Thank you sir, for sacrificing part of your TV acting career to serve our country. Many talk the talk, but few walk the walk.
That was some sacrifice in the turbulent 1960's.
Signed,
A Recent Fan of TBV who appreciates all the episodes you were in as a reminder that the rest was denied you because of your sacrifice for our country.
God Bless !
Ron Christianson
August 1, 2024
Ron Christianson
August 1, 2024
Ron Christianson
August 1, 2024
Ron Christianson
August 1, 2024
Charlie and I were both members of Boy Scout group 797 in Gardena, California. Charlie´s dad would bring him over to my house and we would spend the afternoons playing magic tricks mostly with playing cards on each other. We also went on several camping trips together where we would talk about the cute girls that were staying at the same campgrounds that we were. All this was when we were 11/13 years old.
Yvonnebush Bush
June 24, 2024
Eugene Barkley
Vol Lady
June 25, 2023
Always remembering Eugene Barkley.
Andra Hunsaker
July 24, 2020
Wonderful actor and gentleman.
Laverne Weddington
July 24, 2020
Rest in heaven .
Cyn Ann
April 15, 2020
Hello Chuck,
I finally told the BVWD how I came to talk to you, and about the Birthday book we sent you, I have kept your book on your getting into acting and the bits you put in.. I guess in a way I still have to prove being able to email and the chats happened.. MY inner child just has to see it was true.
They have sort of stopped the YAhoo site you can get on and read some of the emails,but it is no longer opened to be apart of a group.. and I sort of miss it.
it is so strange to think on the worse day 9 11 would take me on a internet trip and and end up where our roads would meet.
I keep your family in good thoughts as I do Diane. I know this is silly but Just wanted you to know you have not been forgotten I have a few stories on BVWD with you as the main character.. and in one Gene is a doctor who get's to fly in
airplane..
Hope you and all the actors you worked with are having a good chat. Oh took a while but I did get to see Trouble with Girls.. Enjoyed it.
Just Cyn Ann
Jack Lukes
February 17, 2020
February 2020
Chuck Briles and I were LACC together in the early 60's. He was compassionate, honorable, funny, and a very talented actor. I remember how happy we all were when he landed on THE BIG VALLEY. He was so deserving of that break at that age. I worked with him a time or two and it was a joy. He was a special guy.
August 27, 2019
Growing up, I watched him on both Petticoat Junction & the Big Valley. Always thought he needed a bigger personality in the big valley.
Tariq Bingiel
November 10, 2017
He was quite an actor who never really got the chance to show his talent. I remember him as the fun loving Eugene Barkley on the Big Valley. Rest in peace sir.
JIM VILLELLA
October 20, 2017
I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH CHARLES AT PERRY JR. HIGH, HE WAS A VERY NICE GUY AND FUNNY. TAKE CARE YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS JIMMY VILLELLA
Dick Engler
October 7, 2017
Chuck had a great talent. Worked with him at NORTHROP and he was the best. His little theatre productions were the best i have ever seen including the ligitament stage Too soon gone. Dick Engler
Priscilla Wright
August 8, 2017
As a fan, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathies to the family.
Lorna Moore
July 19, 2017
Dear Charlie, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. We both graduated from Gardena High in 1963. I was happy to hear that you had been cast as the youngest son on The Big Valley. I even saw you one day on the set in 1963. I hope yours was a happy and fulfilling life because I always thought of you as an ethical person. Lorna Rae Shrum Daley Moore
June 12, 2017
Dear Chuck,I am thinking of you today,as I do most every day, and it's hard to realize that it's now an entire year you've been gone. Love to you always, Kathy
Suzannah Schulthies
June 7, 2017
When Peter Breck died, I tried through a forum, as tactfully and sensitively as I could, to find out if Mr. Breck knew Jesus. Mr. Briles not only answered my inquiry, but he also told me about himself and his faith in the Lord. Such a nice, nice man. I had met Linda Evans at a book signing the year before, and she also told everyone there how much she had liked Mr. Briles and how sweet he was. I'm so happy I kept his email to me.
Billy Farr
May 26, 2017
Rest In Peace! My thoughts and prayers to the family. I am a relative and haven't seen Charles since the '60s. I am one of Mattie Farr's grandsons from Asheboro NC and just now learned of Charles' passing. Sincerely, Billy Farr
Trudy Hill
April 4, 2017
I'M 72 YEARS OLD AND I GREW UP WATCHING THE BIG VALLEY AND DANIEL BOONE WITH MY DAD AND MOM IN THE 60'S. IT'S SO SAD THAT 3 OF THE SONS HAVE PASSED AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. I HAVE A PACEMAKER BECAUSE HEART DESEASE RUNS ON MY DADS SIDE OF THE FAMILY. MY DAD DIED AT 81 OF A HEART ATTACK IN 1998 AND MY MOM WAS 78 WHEN HE DIED OF COPD IN 2000. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE REMAINING ACTORS AND ACTRESSES OF THE SHOW AND TO THEIR FAMILIES.
Helen
October 22, 2016
Charlie, we went to grade school, jr hi, and hi school together. We also had our birthday on the same day. You were so talented in High School and a joy to watch on stage. We got to know each other even better the last 10 years and you are were a very talented, fun and a great person. I am so proud to have known you and watch you thru the years!
Yvonne LaCarol Bush
September 20, 2016
The BIG Valley is my all time favorite western.I'm still watching it today and I wish you were on it longer,I keep waiting on you to come from college,rest in peace Eugene!
Anonymous
August 29, 2016
Charles Briles made a difference in my life. He made it better and enriched it in so many ways. He helped instill a strong set of values that have lasted a lifetime. Because of the Big Valley, I am never alone. The Big Valley has been a source of comfort, a place to reaffirm ideals, and a reliable group of friends that are always there to help. Thank you Charles for bringing Eugene to life and creating a positive force that will endure forever.
Rhonda
August 27, 2016
I have recently become a dedicated Big Valley fan. Finding this gem of a series has added much enjoyment to my life. Mr. Briles character of Eugene was a bright spot to the Barkley family. The character had an air of innocent wonder mixed with a young man growing up in a not so innocent world. I would like to thank Mr. Briles for playing the character so well. God bless his family and may their memories be blessed with the joy of him.
Pamela
August 26, 2016
I am a Big Valley fan and loved the episodes with Eugene.
Mr. Briles was a kind man and I'm very sad for his fans and his family.
May his legacy continue forever.
Cyn Ann
August 26, 2016
Thanks to Chuck I learned a lot about so many things, He was easy to talk to. When he talked about being at Memphis you could hear the excitement in his voice. He was so nice to answer questions I/we had on his yahoo page. I can remember when he first came out he was on I admit I was not so sure as I had been on an actors site where so many pretended to be him. Chuck was not upset he just said to ask a couple others on site if it was him or not...I kept many of his notes on Yahoo, esp when he explained all things film wise I am so happy to not only to have gotten to know him, but also to be able to call him a friend... I will keep you and the family in good thoughts Blessings
Kate
August 26, 2016
My condolences to his wife and family. I thought it was wonderful the way he was so willing to communicate with us fans.
julie woods
July 7, 2016
My friend and verbal sparring partner, I have missed you the last few years, Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about Chuck, I will always remember him with a smile and prayer. May your memories bring comfort and peace.Clive to all.
nehemiah persoff
June 30, 2016
I always looked forward to chuck's visits. I paint outside in my "studio" and chuck used to come up my driveway with his motor bike, sometimes visit for a half hour even an hour and talk about our shared experience in film and TV. His love and enthusiasm for "the business" was contagious. He always left me with a feeling of greater pride in having been in " show business". on occasion he would burst out with-------There's no business like show business. Etc, then I would join in the song. And we would both fake a tap dance routine. Rest in peace my friend. Nicky
Bev Praver
June 30, 2016
Kathy, we were so sorry to read of your loss. I spent many hours talking with him in Art's gallery on weekends.We've missed you both since you moved. I think of you often when I drive past your old house.
June 30, 2016
I am sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Briles. I met him in 2012 when he was a guest at the Memphis Film Festival. He was very nice and personable to his fans. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ray Nielsen
June 30, 2016
I was saddened to learn of Mr. Briles' passing. He was a guest of ours at the 2012 Memphis Film Festival, a nostalgic event that attracts fans of classic movies and television series. We thoroughly enjoyed having him, and his two sons visited him there at the show. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to them and the rest of the family.
Ray Nielsen
Festival Director
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