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The High Chaparral
68% Match1967TV-G4 Seasons6.8
The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The series, made by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions, was created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit Bonanza for the network. The theme song was also written and conducted by Bonanza scorer David Rose, who also scored the two-hour pilot.
Starring Henry Darrow, Cameron Mitchell, Leif Erickson, Linda Cristal
By David Dortort
Episodes
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- Destination Tucson (1)This pilot launches the saga of the Cannon family as they fight to establish a ranch in the Arizona territory of the 1870s. Marauding Apaches led by Cochise are52m
- The Arrangement (2)John Cannon's first wife is killed during an Apache raid. Buck, his brother, can't stop Mexican bandits from rustling cattle. Unable to fight on two fronts --52m
- The Ghost of ChaparralVictoria's efforts to overcome husband John Cannon's memory of his first wife are thwarted when Apaches lay siege to their ranch, and she is kidnapped. Victori52m
- Best Man for the JobJohn Cannon must decide whether to send his son to possible death to save their besieged ranch. Three army deserters, who have murdered Apaches on Cannon land,52m
- A Quiet Day in TucsonBuck, Manolito and Billy Blue are sent to Tucson for food, supplies and boots, but are sidetracked instead by women and song. While John Cannon awaits his trio52m
- Young BloodThe future of the ranch is jeopardized when bandits steal a prize bull and breeding stock which Billy Blue Cannon and Manolito Montoya have bought in Mexico wit52m
- Shadows on the LandJohn Cannon needs cattle from Mexican ranchers for his Army beef contract, but finds the frightened men are being forced to sell at cheap prices to a ruthless c52m
- The FilibusterosBuck, Victoria and Manolito return to the Montoya Ranch and become prisoners, with Don Sebastian, of a degraded former Civil War friend of Buck. Lanier and his52m
About The High Chaparral
Creator
David Dortort
Cast
Henry Darrow, Cameron Mitchell, Leif Erickson, Linda Cristal
Genres
Western, Drama
Maturity rating
TV-G
Score 6.8 • 1967 • TV Series
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