How the West Was Won

TV Series
1976–1979
16+

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

2.7K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

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Classical Western Western Epic Drama Western

The Macahans, a family from Virginia, headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.The Macahans, a family from Virginia, headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.The Macahans, a family from Virginia, headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.

Creators
- Jim Byrnes
- Albert S. Ruddy
Stars

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IMDb RATING

8.2/10

2.7K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

4,372

1,724

Creators
- Jim Byrnes
- Albert S. Ruddy
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 6 wins & 3 nominations total

Episodes29

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Trivia
Luke and Josh Macahan were called Seth and Jed in the pilot.

Connections
Edited from Escape from Fort Bravo (1953)

User reviews28

Review

Featured review

I'm still waiting and waiting. One of the Best TV Shows of the 70s

This was one of my all time favourites. It is where I fell in love with Bruce.

The acting was suburb. The one scene that stands out for me was when Fiona was either being raped or sexually harassed. She had that look on her face that showed a multitude of emotions: fear, indignation (how dare you), and that she was flattered (thinking she was beyond the age that someone would think her attractive).

The other episode I remember was when Bruce's sister in the show was stung by a Bee and almost died. This was when I first realized that people could be allergic to Bee stings.

Why, Why is this not out on DVD yet? It is only 2 seasons. I'd love for it to also have plenty of interviews with Cast & crew. And to see how Bruce fell in love and married his first wife was interesting, considering they were brother & sister on the show.

Please bring this out on DVD soon.