Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.2/10
The Chisholms
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1979, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Western genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.2 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Western.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring 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
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 1979-03-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
9 Episodes • Aired 1980-01-19
No season overview provided for this season.