The Chisholms 1979
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 29, 1979
- Format
- 2 seasons · 13 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~13 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- David Dortort
- Network
- CBS
What is The Chisholms?
The Chisholms is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Western.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 29, 1979
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The Chisholms is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A pioneer family battles the frontier as they trek from Virginia to California.”
- Robert Preston headlines the frontier drama.
- Depicts an authentic 19th‑century migration across the West.
- Scenic western landscapes frame the family’s trek.
- Limited episode run may feel brief.
Watch it if you enjoy classic westerns about pioneer families crossing the American frontier.
The series presents mature frontier themes and period violence, suited for adult viewers.
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When did The Chisholms originally air?
It aired as a CBS miniseries from March 29 to April 19, 1979, and as a series from January 19 to March 15, 1980.
Who starred in The Chisholms?
The show starred actor Robert Preston.
What is the premise of the miniseries?
It follows a family moving from Virginia to Wyoming.
What does the 1980 series continue?
It follows the pioneers traveling along the California Trail from Wyoming to Sacramento, California.
On which network did The Chisholms air?
It aired on the CBS network.
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