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The Chisholms

The Chisholms

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 ByDavid Dortort
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Chisholms
First Air DateMarch 29, 1979
Last Air DateMarch 15, 1980
Seasons2
Episodes18
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesAlan Landsburg Productions
NetworksCBS
S02E08

Chains

While the family is picking up some apple trees they ordered from Cape Horn, Keewidinok's life was saved by a black man who had just arrived from Africa. When they arrived home, the trees were broken and family arguments ensued.

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