The Chisholms facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Chisholms |
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| Genre | Western |
| Created by | David Dortort |
| Developed by | Evan Hunter |
| Directed by | Mel Stuart Edward M. Abroms Sigmund Neufeld Jr. Nicholas Webster |
| Starring | Robert Preston Rosemary Harris Ben Murphy Mitchell Ryan Brian Kerwin Brett Cullen James Van Patten Stacy Nelkin Delta Burke Susan Swift Charles Frank Sandra Griego Billy Drago Brian Keith Anthony Zerbe Reid Smith |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Alan Landsburg David Dortort |
| Producer(s) | Paul Freeman |
| Running time | 275 mins (miniseries) 50 mins (series) |
| Production company(s) | Alan Landsburg Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | March 29, 1979 – March 15, 1980 |
The Chisholms is a CBS western miniseries that later became a TV show. It starred Robert Preston. The miniseries first aired from March 29, 1979, to April 19, 1979. The story then continued as a regular television series from January 19, 1980, to March 15, 1980.
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What is a Western Show?
A western show is a type of story often set in the American Old West. These stories usually take place in the late 1800s. They feature cowboys, pioneers, and adventures on the frontier. The Chisholms tells a family's journey during this exciting time.
The Story of The Chisholms
The show follows the Chisholm family as they leave their home in Virginia. They decide to travel west to find a new life. Their journey is long and full of challenges. They face dangers like harsh weather and difficult terrain. They also meet many different people along the way. The story shows their struggles and triumphs as they chase their dream of a new home.
Meet the Cast
The show featured many talented actors. Robert Preston played the main role. He was joined by Rosemary Harris and Ben Murphy. Other actors included Mitchell Ryan and Brian Kerwin. They helped bring the Chisholm family's adventure to life.
Episodes: A Journey Through the West
The Chisholms was first a short series, called a miniseries. Then, it became a regular TV show with more episodes. Each episode continued the family's journey and their experiences in the American West.
Season 1: The Miniseries (1979)
This first part of the story was a four-episode miniseries. It introduced the Chisholm family and their big move.
| Nº | Ep | Title | Directed by: | Written by: | Original air date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Chapter I" | Mel Stuart | Evan Hunter | March 29, 1979 |
| 2 | 2 | "Chapter II" | Mel Stuart | Evan Hunter | April 5, 1979 |
| 3 | 3 | "Chapter III" | Mel Stuart | Evan Hunter | April 12, 1979 |
| 4 | 4 | "Chapter IV" | Mel Stuart | Evan Hunter | April 19, 1979 |
Season 2: The TV Series (1980)
After the miniseries, the story continued with nine more episodes. These episodes showed more of the family's adventures and challenges in the West.
| Nº | Ep | Title | Directed by: | Written by: | Original air date |
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| 5 | 1 | "Siege" | Mel Stuart | S : Evan Hunter T : Paul Savage, Corey Blechman |
January 19, 1980 |
| 6 | 2 | "Betrayal" | Mel Stuart | S : Evan Hunter T : Paul Savage |
January 26, 1980 |
| 7 | 3 | "Endless Desert" | Mel Stuart | S : Evan Hunter T : Corey Blechman |
February 2, 1980 |
| 8 | 4 | "Vengeance" | Mel Stuart | S : Evan Hunter T : Paul Savage |
February 9, 1980 |
| 9 | 5 | "Death in the Sierras" | Nicholas Webster | Evan Hunter | February 16, 1980 |
| 10 | 6 | "The Promised Land" | Mel Stuart | T : David Dortort | February 23, 1980 |
| 11 | 7 | "The Suitor" | Edward M. Abroms | Corey Blechman | March 1, 1980 |
| 12 | 8 | "Chains" | Sigmund Neufeld Jr. | Kimmer Ringwald | March 8, 1980 |
| 13 | 9 | "The Siren Song" | Edward M. Abroms | Harold Swanton | March 15, 1980 |
Where to Watch
If you want to watch The Chisholms, the complete series was released on DVD. Timeless Media Group made it available on June 10, 2014.
