The Chisholms(1979)
The Chisholms Synopsis
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.
The Chisholms (1979) is a western series that premiered on March 29, 1979, spanning 2 seasons and 13 episodes. It stars Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy and James Van Patten. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-03-29
- Last aired:
- 1980-03-08
The Chisholms Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Preston
as Hadley Chisholm
Rosemary Harris
as Minerva Chisholm
Ben Murphy
as Will Chisholm
James Van Patten
as Bo Chisholm
Brett Cullen
as Gideon Chisholm
Delta Burke
as Bonnie Sue Chisholm
Susan Swift
as Annabel Chisholm / Mercy Hopwell
Victoria Racimo
as Keewidinok
Reid Smith
as Lester Hackett
Mitchell Ryan
as Cooper Hawkins
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The Chisholms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Chisholms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Chisholms?
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The Chisholms (1979) is available to stream on Wild West Amzon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Chisholms are there?
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The Chisholms has 2 seasons and 13 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 29, 1979.
Is The Chisholms still running?
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No. The Chisholms is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 8, 1980.
Who is in the cast of The Chisholms?
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The Chisholms (1979) stars Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten and Brett Cullen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Chisholms any good?
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The Chisholms (1979) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like western series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.