Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.9/10
How the West Was Won
Overview
The Macahans, a family from Virginia headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.
This production, originally released in 1977, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Western, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.9 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Western and Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
James Arness
Zeb Macahan
Fionnula Flanagan
Molly Culhane
Bruce Boxleitner
Luke Macahan
Kathryn Holcomb
Laura Macahan
William Kirby Cullen
Josh Macahan
Vicki Schreck
Jessie Macahan
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1976-01-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
3 Episodes • Aired 1977-02-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
14 Episodes • Aired 1978-02-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
11 Episodes • Aired 1979-01-15
Mountain man Zeb Macahan continue to lead the clan in the task of taming the new frontier, with Molly Culhane by his side. Fugitive deserter Luke sees a change in fortune, while Josh undergoes some arduous rites of passage. It's a peril well understood by sisters Laura and Jessie, who learn that falling for the "bad boy" may be a fatal mistake.
