Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982–1983)

A drama series, based on the classic musical film of the same name.

Stars:

Pam Newman, Richard Dean Anderson, Roger Wilson

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Pam Newman	...	Jackie (22 episodes, 1982-1983)
Richard Dean Anderson	...	Adam McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Roger Wilson	...	Daniel McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Peter Horton	...	Crane McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Drake Hogestyn	...	Brian McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Bryan Utman	...	Ford McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Tim Topper	...	Evan McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
River Phoenix	...	Guthrie McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Terri Treas	...	Hannah McFadden (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Joan Kjar	...	Marie (9 episodes, 1982-1983)

Storyline

A drama series, based on the classic musical film of the same name.

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Plot Keywords:

repetition in title | number 7 in title | based on film | number in title

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 September 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Seitsemän veljeksen morsiamet

Filming Locations:

Murphys, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

David Gerber Productions, MGM/UA Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The pilot exteriors were filmed on location in Murphy, and Sonora, California. David Gerber owned the Murphy Hotel, which was used for the series production offices, guest star and temporary lodging for guest directors. Plus, the hotel bar and restaurant were used for interior filming. The exterior ranch house and barn was located three miles from the hotel. The fair building, jumping frog flats, was used to house the ranch set home's two floor interior staircase living room, kitchen and dining room. The other half of the fair building was used for constructing swing sets required for each show-program. This building and surrounding fair ground site was the production construction, paint, effects, property logistical home base and storage lot. Transportation utilized adjacent parking areas for vehicle repair, storage for Generator trucks, and company 5-tons.

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Connections

Spun-off from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

User Reviews

Wholesome show that is still relevant

I admit, I loved this show because I loved the original musical, but I was sad to see it go away to be kept in some dust-covered bin in a Hollywood storage vault! Regardless of all my friends teasing me because they thought it was a "corny show", I couldn't wait to see each episode! (I was raised by my grandparents so perhaps that's why I've always been drawn to the more reserved, wholesome, and yes, sometimes "corny" stuff.) I wish some studio exec would recognize that there are plenty of networks out there now (ie: Hallmark, ABC Family, Nic....) that have the perfect format for shows like this. If there had been more than just the "Big three" networks around when the show was produced, it would have had a better chance. But it's sad to think of it wasting away when it could be entertaining and influencing a new (and not-so-new) audience.