The Chisholms (1979)
Synopsis
The Chisholms is a CBS western miniseries starring Robert Preston, which aired from March 29, 1979, to April 19, 1979; and continued as a television series from January 19, 1980, to March 15, 1980. The 1979 miniseries showed the family moving from Virginia to Wyoming. When the TV series commenced in 1980, the pioneers were shown en route along the California Trail from Wyoming to Sacramento, California.
First Air Date: 1979-03-29
Last Air Date: 1980-03-08
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 13
Created By: David Dortort
Networks: CBS
Top Cast
- Robert Preston as Hadley Chisholm
- Rosemary Harris as Minerva Chisholm
- Ben Murphy as Will Chisholm
- James Van Patten as Bo Chisholm
- Susan Swift as Annabel Chisholm / Mercy Hopwell
- Brett Cullen as Gideon Chisholm
- Delta Burke as Bonnie Sue Chisholm
- Victoria Racimo as Keewidinok
- Reid Smith as Lester Hackett
- Mitchell Ryan as Cooper Hawkins
Seasons
None (1979)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Chapter I
The Chisholms learn that the Virginia land they have been working has been deeded away. They decide it is time to pull up stakes and take their wagon west to California. When they get to Louisville, they hire Lester Hackett as a guide.
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Ep. 2: Chapter II
As the Chisholms move west, they notice a man is following them. Soon Lester disappears with Will's horse. Will and Gideon set off after Lester and the horse while the family continues on their westward journey.
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Ep. 3: Chapter III
The Chisholms make their way across the plains and get attacked by Indians before they reach Ft. Laramie. Will and Gideon get out of jail and find a young Indian woman hiding in a house and bring her along with them.
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Ep. 4: Chapter IV
Lester shows up at Ft. Laramie. Then Will and Gideon arrive. Will wants Lester hung for stealing his horse. Bonnie Sue reveals she is pregnant with Lester's child. The Chisholms start to make a home outside of the fort.
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