The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963-1964)

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A young boy (Kurt Russell) and his con man father (Dan O'Herlihy) travel west on a wagon train in the 1840's. The series aired for one season on ABC in 1963-64.

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S01E26The Day of the ReckoningMar 15, 1964
S01E25The Day of the Dark DeedsMar 8, 1964
S01E24The Day of the PretendersMar 1, 1964
S01E23The Day of the 12 CandlesFeb 23, 1964
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters?

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters premiered on September 15, 1963.

Who played the role of Jaimie McPheeters in the TV show?

Kurt Russell played the role of Jaimie McPheeters in the TV show.

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters was based on which Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Lewis Taylor?

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters was based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Lewis Taylor with the same title.

Who played the role of his father in the show?

Dan O'Herlihy played the role of Jaimie's father in the show.

In what year was the novel 'The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters' published?

The novel 'The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters' was published in 1958.

What is the setting of 'The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters'?

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters is set in the late 1840s and early 1850s in the American West.

Who was the creator of the TV series?

The TV series was created by James Lee Barrett.

How many episodes were there in total?

There were a total of 26 episodes in The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters.

Where did the McPheeters family head to in the first episode of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters?

In the first episode, the McPheeters family headed westward towards California.

Who played the role of Mr. Poteet, the wagonmaster?

Charles Bronson played the role of Mr. Poteet, the wagonmaster.

What was the name of Jaimie's friend who joined him on his travels?

Jaimie's friend who joined him on his travels was named Lorne.

What series did The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters replace on ABC's Sunday night lineup?

The TV show replaced the series Straightaway on the Sunday night lineup of ABC.

What prompted the McPheeters family to leave their hometown?

The death of Jaimie's mother and subsequent bankruptcy of his father's business prompted the McPheeters family to leave their hometown.

Who was credited as a guest star in the first episode of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, although he only appeared in archive footage?

Davy Crockett was credited as a guest star in the first episode of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, although he only appeared in archive footage.

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters was one of the few Westerns to feature what kind of themes?

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters was one of the few Westerns to feature coming-of-age and adolescent themes.

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