It must be the best ever western series, with the actor james arness as the perfect man for the job. How the west was won began its tv run as the 1976 pilot movie the macahans. Choose per series where you want be kept informed of. All the actors are brilliant and really drags you into the story. There is no denying the spectacle, the adventure, and the romance in how the west was won. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of how the west was won with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. How the west was won was loosely based on the 1963 motion picture of the same name, which was directed by john ford and starred john wayne.
How the west was won is an american western television series that. The awakening land was an excellent movie with an all star cast. A family from virginia traveling across the country to pioneer a. From jesse james and crazy horse, to wyatt earp and buffalo bill, the characters at the center. This series would be better, shorter, and easier to watch if the boring, repetitious flashback scenes were cut out.
How the west was won was a 1962 feature film, but was revived as a mini series in 1977, and an episodic series from 19781979. How the west was won western tv show westerns theater. The lunch box features the characters from the television show how the west was won on a tan background, with a faux leatherstitched design around the edge. How the west was won was also spunoff from the 1976 tv movie the macahans, becoming a t. How the west was won the macahans tv episode 1976 imdb. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show how the west was won anytime, anywhere. Bruce boxleitner full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Into the west is a 2005 miniseries produced by steven spielberg and dreamworks, with six twohour episodes including commercials. Luke realizes that he can not stay with the simonites after more trouble has erupted and the consequences are horrible when erika decides to follow him. I wont go into the whole thread, but it discussion made me think about other series i have seen. Kate macahan is waiting with her children laura, jessie and josh on a farm they have built for her husband and her oldest son luke to return from the civil war.
When army scout and mountain man, zeb macahan james arness comes home to virginia after being away for ten years, his family is worried by talk of the imminent united states civil war. How the west was won is an american western television series that starred james arness, eva marie saint, fionnula flanagan, bruce boxleitner, and richard kiley. Loosely based on the 1962 cinerama film of the same name, it aired as a mini series in 1977, and as a regular series in 1978 and 1979. There are some aspects of the movie that i dont care for, such as the familyfriendliness feel and atmosphere which the musical score accentuates much of the time and a few hokey.
Boxleitners big break occurred when he was cast opposite james arness in the pilot for the epic tv series how the west was won 1976. Zeb must make the hardest choice in his life when attempting to save the life of his friend who has been taken captive by the indians. Younger members of audiences will most likely not recognize many of the actors and actresses appearing in this movie. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. They run into several obstacles including the breakout of the civil war. Watch all 29 how the west was won episodes from season 2,view pictures, get episode information and more. From jesse james and crazy horse, to wyatt earp and buffalo bill, the characters at the. Here you fint both the broadcast episodes as the next episodes. Recently, there was some discussion concerning as 80s mini series i am looking for. The macahans now find themselves staring down the barrel of a hired gunman whose job is to chase them off of their prope. With mark lee gardner, bert thomas morris, david h. Surprisingly, considering the movie was made for theateronly viewing long before movies were made movies for a quick trip to dvd or blueray after brief time in theaters. Six part series tales from the american west in the 19th century, told from the perspective of two families, one of white settlers and one of native americans. Episodes list of how the west was won series myseries.
How the west was won complete collection 14dvd box set. Buy how the west was won complete edition will make your rest much more interesting and entertaining, you will love it. How the west was won translates nicely to home theater application, particularly if one has surround sound to fully appreciate the special effects. Sequel synopsis plot in 1865, the macahans are heading west from virginia to oregon. Loosely based on the 1962 cinerama film of the same name, it aired as a miniseries in 1977, and as a regular series in 1978 and 1979.
The pilot originally titled the machans aired first in january of 1976. Told over several years of varying formats, its the story of zeb macahan. This tin lunch box was manufactured by thermos in 1979. According to a family spokesperson, arness died of natural causes at his home. The following is an episode list for the tv series how the west was won series overview. Luke macahan bruce boxleitner 15 jan 2012 the western series how west was won is discussed by archive of a. Each installment presents unique themes, viewpoints and characters, all tied together by their connection to the macahan family saga, while the familys destiny is manifestly tied. Zeb joins a group of soldiers assigned to bring two bears back to the fort in hopes of ending indian attacks on wagons passing west. It came back for second season as a weekly series in. Some were drawn by the lure of gold, but for the most part they were families, moved by the dream of a new beginning. How the west was won started on tv as a 1970s spinoff of the wildly popular oscar wining cinerama feature film of 1963. The macahans main theme from how the west was won youtube. Lukes feelings for hillary gant intensify, but when her. The first, and most extensive, involves a character played by hope lange.
Oct 31, 2017 ronny holiday as ned growler in a fight scene with james arness as zeb mckayhan in the 1977 abc 42 hr. How the west was won aired as a sprawling maxi series of doublelength episodes broadcast over three seasons a true saga, as befits the film that inspired it. How the west was won 19761979, into the west 2005, and the lonesome dove miniseries. This sends the father back to fight in the war and leaves the family to move on ahead. The macahans how the west was won part2 zeb macahan, a pioneering westerner, helps move his brothers family to the wild west. James stewart western movies to watch free westerns theater.
With three directors, five interlocked stories, some of movie historys most legendary action scenes and a constellation of acting talent. January 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message the following is an episode list for the tv series how the west was won series overview. How the west was won familien macahan box 1 trailer youtube. How the west was won stars james arness, bruce boxleitner, kathryn holcomb, and fionnula fannagan. The slavers sun, apr 19th 8pm et when zebs letters to a friends daughter in mexico are returned to him, he and his nephew head south to find out what happened to the girl. Now fiftyish, mavericks settled down in sweetwater as coowner of the red ox saloon won, of course, in a poker game. Ronny holiday as ned growler in a fight scene with james arness as zeb mckayhan in the 1977 abc 42 hr. Jan 09, 2014 when army scout and mountain man, zeb macahan james arness comes home to virginia after being away for ten years, his family is worried by talk of the imminent united states civil war. Three more episodes followed a year later, then fourteen in season two, and eleven in season three. Aug 05, 2017 how the west was won tv series wikipedia. When tragedy strikes, zeb, a wellknown mountain man and scout, finds. Season episodes originally aired first aired last aired pilot. Popular videos how the west was won how the west was won topic.
How the west was won complete collection 14dvd box set the macahans. This series will provide unprecedented access to the wilderness, frontier lawlessness, and bloodshed of the 40 years between the end of the american civil war and after the turn of the 20th century, when the west was won. It was won by the courage of simple people, who pushed their ponderous wagons forever west, through 200. Test rip of the brilliant tv series the macahans how the west was won with james arness as zeb macahan check my website for more info. Bat masterson the fighter, full episode classic western tv series duration. Life in the colorado wilderness tests the macahans to the limit in the gripping second season of how the west was won one of the most epic tv westerns of all time.
Zeb macahan reunites with his family and leads them on the perilous journey west from virginia, just as the civil war breaks out. Aug 10, 2016 how the west was won is an american western television series that starred james arness, eva marie saint, fionnula flanagan, bruce boxleitner, and richard kiley. Aug 11, 2012 episode 1 wheel to the stars tales from the american west in the 19th century, told from the perspective of two families, one of white settlers and one of native americans. The macahans how the west was won part1 zeb macahan, a pioneering westerner, helps move his brothers family to the wild west. Special edition 3disc dvd with courage, sinew and conflict. Starring james arness as zebulon zeb macahan, eva marie saint as katherine kate macahan, bruce boxleitner as luke macahan, kathryn holcomb as laura macahan, william kirby cullen as josh macahan, vicki schreck as jessie macahan. Ayeless who is fresh out of west point and clashes with zeb. It would shorten the series from twelve to eight or nine parts, from six to four discs. How the west was won was a western tv series that devoted to a former cavalry scout named zeb macahan james arness. The macahans main theme from how the west was won 1977 this is. Frank ferguson, woody strode, anthony zerbe, james arness, eva marie saint, bruce boxleitner, kathryn holcomb, william kirby cullen, vicki schreck, william conrad, burt kennedy, daniel mann, how the west was won complete collection 14dvd box set the macahans, how the west was won complete. How the west was won 1962 features an allstar cast and is quite entertaining throughout. It then returned as a toprated miniseries in february of 1977. Bruce boxleitner list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Watch full episodes of how the west was won and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Like the television film and miniseries that preceded it, how the west was won starred western legend james arness as excavalry scout zeb macahan. How the west was won tv series 19761979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. How the west was won s1e1 provost marshal pt 1 6 feb. Episode 1 wheel to the stars tales from the american west in the 19th century, told from the perspective of two families, one of white settlers and one of native americans. When the miniseries became a hit, abc ordered up a limited 20hour series for the winter of 1978. The movie is pretty familyfriendly, though it is violent in many parts. Watch how the west was won season 3, episode 1 the gunfighter.
How the west was won james arness stars in the 1970s. I absolutely love it and hope that there will be a box set made with the entire collection of episodes from the macahans and how the west was won and the films. Zeb sides with the sioux after the russian incident triggers a war and the clash leads to a great leaders sacrifice. Elizabeth montgomery played her part with grace and hal holbrook was very convincing as the solitary. For instance new episodes or start of a new season. There are at least eight deleted scenes or deleted parts of the movie that i am aware of. Full of action, pathos, and the indomitable american spirit, this miniseries, and later weekly series, is an example of what tv could be but rarely is. Watch how the west was won episodes online season 3. He went on to star in the cbs series bring em back alive 1982. I saw it 20 years ago and would buy it in a second if it came out on dvd.
It was part mini series and part movie and all entertaining. Aug 18, 2015 watch how the west was won s1e1 provost marshal pt 1 6 feb 1977 westerns only charles l dick jr on dailymotion. While in attending school and playing the lead in a dinner theater play in carmel, britt was cast in clint eastwoods directorial debut play misty for me. Here you will find all the episodes of the serieshow the west was won. Featuring military clashes, cattle drives, land grabs and gold fever, year two of the macahan saga rides tall with excitement with epic stories as expansive as the open frontier. For purposes of this discussion, i consider a mini series, or limited series, anything more than 90. James maitland stewart was born on may 20, 1908, in indiana, pennsylvania, the son of elizabeth ruth johnson 18751953 and alexander maitland stewart 18711961, who owned a hardware store. This was a western series, rather than a crime drama, but it certainly offered one of the best combinations of powerful musical theme with. Like me, how the west was won the macahansgot better with age. In that sense, how the west was won was an early example of the lavish, bigbudget western mini series and telefilms that would follow in the decades to come. He was also familiar in 1980s television mini series, including roots, how the west was won, east of eden, the blue and the gray. Seriously though, remastered for sound and high definition, the special effects in how the west was won come alive. In 1975 vicki schreck was cast in the television filmthe macahans for the role of the youngest macahan childjessie. Its been said that the west was won with guns and gold.
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