"The High Chaparral" (1967) TV series 1967-1971

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Creator:

David Dortort

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

10 September 1967 (USA)

Genre:

Western

Plot:

The Cannon family runs the High Chaparral Ranch in the Arizona Territory in 1870s. Big John wants to...

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 6 nominations

Cast

Leif Erickson	...	Big John Cannon (97 episodes, 1967-1971)
Cameron Mitchell	...	Buck Cannon (97 episodes, 1967-1971)
Henry Darrow	...	Manolito Montoya (97 episodes, 1967-1971)
Linda Cristal	...	Victoria Cannon (97 episodes, 1967-1971)
Mark Slade	...	Billy Blue Cannon (80 episodes, 1967-1970)
Don Collier	...	Sam Butler (62 episodes, 1967-1971)
Robert F. Hoy	...	Joe Butler (62 episodes, 1967-1971)
Roberto Contreras	...	Pedro (59 episodes, 1967-1971)

Runtime:

60 min (98 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Billie Burke home, Tarrytown, New York, USA

Company:

NBC Productions

Quotes:

Buck Cannon: [Explaining to a cowboy why he pulled a hidden gun] I whole lot rather be watchin' them put you in the ground and have folks sayin' 'That Buck Cannon, he don't fight fair' than to have 'Here lies Buck Cannon, he fought fair' on my tombstone.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Oebele: Oebele City" (1970)

best western series ever

The High Chaparral was the best western series ever. It 'touched' many interesting subjects. One of them is the relationship between it's family members. The difficult relationship between Blue and his father John, was portrayed in a very convincing way by the extremely talented actor Mark Slade and Leif Erickson. It reminded many teenagers of their own problems with their parents, and was no doubt one of the reasons of the popularity of the series. Blue's relationship with his Uncle Buck (Cameron Mitchell) was one of warmth and understanding, allowing the actors to show a different side of 'their' character, often leading to humorous scenes, but also deeply emotion scenes. The inter cultural relationship between John and his wife Victoria was something very few other TV series dared to touch in the 60's. In many ways 'The High Chaparral' was ahead of it's time, and according to it's numerous fans 'timeless'. It's a pity there were only 3 seasons with the original cast. I would have loved to see more of it.