The High Chaparral, a
Western television series, premièred on September 10, 1967. The
series starred Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell and was made by
Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions. It was
created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit series
Bonanza. The theme song was written and conducted by Bonanza composer
David Rose. A total of 98 episodes were produces during a 4 seasons
run from 1967 to 1971.
Synopsis
The Cannon family runs the
High Chaparral Ranch in Arizona in the 1870s. Big John (Leif
Erickson) wants to establish his cattle empire despite Indian
hostility. He's aided by brother Buck (Cameron Mitchell) and son
Billy Blue (Mark Slade). When Blue's mother (Joan Caulfield) is
killed John united his family with the powerful Montoyas by marrying
their daughter Victoria (Linda Cristal), whose brother Manolito (Henry Darrow) now lives with them
as well...
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| The Main Cast |
- Leif Erickson as “Big” John Cannon
- Cameron Mitchell as Buck Cannon
- Henry Darrow as Manolito Montoya
- Linda Cristal as Victoria Cannon
- Mark Slade as Billy Blue Cannon
- Don Collier as Sam Butler
- Robert F. Hoy as Joe Butler
- Roberto Contreras as Pedro
- Ted Markland as Reno
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| Linda Cristal |
- Golden Globe (USA) for Best TV Actress – Drama: Linda Cristal (1970)
- Bambi (Germany) for TV Series International: Henry Darrow, Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Mark Slade, Linda Cristal
Opening Credits
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