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The High Chaparral 1967

★ 6.8/10 · 26 votes TV-G WesternDrama 4 seasons · 98 eps Ended
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What is The High Chaparral?

The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series that aired on NBC between 1967 and 1971. The program featured actors Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell in starring roles.

Type
TV series
Year
1967
Status
Ended
Episodes
98
Runtime
52 minutes
First aired
Sep 10, 1967
Last aired
Mar 12, 1971
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Western, Drama
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Overview

The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series that aired on NBC between 1967 and 1971. The program featured actors Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell in starring roles. The series was produced by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions. David Dortort, who previously created the network hit Bonanza, served as the creator of the show. The theme song for the series was composed and conducted by David Rose. Rose also provided the musical score for the two-hour pilot episode of the program. Dortort and Rose had both been associated with the production of Bonanza prior to their work on this Western series. The show remains a notable example of the Western genre produced for television during the late 1960s and early 1970s. By bringing together established creative talent from the network, the production established a specific identity within the landscape of American television programming during its four-year run on the air.

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“A rugged Western drama following the Cannon family as they navigate life on the American frontier.”

Reasons to watch
  • created by Bonanza creator David Dortort
  • features a score by David Rose
Keep in mind
  • limited to the 1967 to 1971 broadcast era

Watch it if you enjoy classic American Western television series from the late 1960s.

The series is an action-adventure drama consistent with Western television programming of its era.

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Season 2 · 26 episodes
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Season 4 · 18 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When did the series air?

The High Chaparral aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971.

Who created the show?

The series was created by David Dortort.

Who are the primary stars?

The series stars Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow, and Linda Cristal.

Who composed the music?

The theme song and the pilot score were written and conducted by David Rose.

Which production companies were involved?

The series was made by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions.