The Cabin in the Clearing facts for kids

The Cabin in the Clearing was a British television series made especially for children. It was shown on the BBC in 1954. This exciting show was a western story, meaning it was set in the American frontier. The story took place in Ohio in the early 1800s.

The series was based on a book called "The Cabin in the Clearing," written by Edward S. Ellis in 1890. Each episode was about 30 minutes long.

What Was The Cabin in the Clearing About?

This television series told a story set in the American wilderness. It was a western, a popular type of story about cowboys, pioneers, and life on the frontier. The show helped young viewers imagine what life was like a long time ago in America.

How Was the Show Made?

In 1954, television was quite new. Most shows on the BBC, including "The Cabin in the Clearing," were broadcast live. This means the actors performed the show as it was being broadcast to homes. There was no way to record it easily back then.

Because of this, all five episodes of "The Cabin in the Clearing" are now believed to be lost. They were not saved on film or tape. This is common for many old TV shows from that time.

The 1959 Remake

"The Cabin in the Clearing" first aired in February 1954. However, the story was popular enough that a new version was made a few years later. A remake of the series was shown in 1959. Some of the actors from the original 1954 show even appeared in this new version.