Pilot for the TV series of the same name released in 1978 that told the tale of teenage newlyweds Molly and David Beaton in the Dakota Territory in the 1870s.
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| Roger Kern | ... |
David Beaton
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| Linda Purl | ... |
Molly Beaton
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| Robert Hays | ... |
Dan Grey
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Shelly Juttner | ... |
Nettie Peters
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| Robert Donner | ... |
Mr. Peters
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| Frank Marth | ... |
Mr. Svenson
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| Brendan Dillon | ... |
Doyle
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| Charles Tyner | ... |
Mr. Beaton
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Jonathan Kidd | ... |
Dr. Thorne
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Arnold Soboloff | ... |
Clerk in Land Office
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| Britt Leach | ... |
Mr. Loftus
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| Dennis Fimple | ... |
Man in Land Office
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Bernice Smith | ... |
Mrs. Svenson
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| Janis Jamison | ... |
Eliza
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Jeff Cotler | ... |
Charlie Peters (uncredited)
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Lucky Hayes | ... |
Second Woman (uncredited)
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| Earl W. Smith | ... |
Man in Boxcar (uncredited)
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| Michelle Stacy | ... |
Flora Peters (uncredited)
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| Mare Winningham | ... |
Nettie Peters (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael O'Herlihy | ||
Written by
| Blanche Hanalis | ... | (written for television by) |
| Rose Wilder Lane | ... | (novel: "Young Pioneers") |
| Katharyn Powers | ... | (episode "Cheese Sisters, The") (as Katharyn Michaelian) |
| Katharyn Powers | ... | (episode "Sweetwater") (as Katharyn Michaelian) |
Produced by
| Ed Friendly | ... | executive producer / producer |
Music by
| Laurence Rosenthal | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert L. Morrison | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Allan LaMastra | ||
Production Design by
| Jan Scott | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lucien Hafley | ||
Makeup Department
| Caryl Codon-Tharp | ... | hair dresser (as Caryl Codon) |
| Mike Moschella | ... | makeup artist (as Michael Moschella) |
Production Management
| Michael Rachmil | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Enrietto | ... | first assistant director |
| Jeffery J. Boggs | ... | second second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Steven Lee Baer | ... | Drapery Foreman |
| William M. Bell | ... | construction coordinator (as William Bell) |
| Robert Flynn | ... | property master |
| Jay King | ... | construction |
| Robert W. King | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Coye Vanover | ... | sound mixer (as Coy Vanover) |
Special Effects by
| Cliff Wenger | ... | special effects |
| Robert W. King | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Steve 'Bunker' de France | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Caroline Reed | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William Huffman | ... | gaffer (as William Huffman III) |
| Calvin Maehl | ... | Lighting Best Boy |
| Tom Prophet Jr. | ... | key grip (as Tom Prophet) |
| Jack Whitman | ... | camera operator (as Jack Whitman Jr.) |
Casting Department
| Eddie Foy III | ... | casting |
| Frank Kennedy | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| John S. Perry | ... | costume department head |
| Barbara Siebert | ... | ladies costumer |
Location Management
| Jack N. Young | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alan Greedy | ... | script supervisor (as Allan Greedy) |
Transportation Department
| Norman Honath | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Zita Campisi | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Myrna Huffman | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1976) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Echo Bridge Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2018) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile Systems (location equipment)
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Mare Winningham's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Young Pioneers' Christmas (1976). See more » |