The Chisholms(1979)
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.
- Created by:
- David Dortort
- First aired:
- 1979-03-29
- Country:
- US
- Network:
- CBS
Episodes
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1. Chapter I
1979-03-29 · 60m
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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2. Chapter II
1979-04-05 · 60m
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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3. Chapter III
1979-04-12 · 60m
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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4. Chapter IV
1979-04-19 · 60m
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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Cast
Robert Preston
Hadley Chisholm
Rosemary Harris
Minerva Chisholm
Ben Murphy
Will Chisholm
James Van Patten
Bo Chisholm
Brett Cullen
Gideon Chisholm
Delta Burke
Bonnie Sue Chisholm
Susan Swift
Annabel Chisholm / Mercy Hopwell
Victoria Racimo
Keewidinok
Reid Smith
Lester Hackett
Mitchell Ryan
Cooper Hawkins
