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How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

19776.93 Seasons28 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

NetworksABC

Top Cast

James Arness

James Arness

Zeb Macahan

Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnula Flanagan

Molly Culhane

Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Luke Macahan

Kathryn Holcomb

Kathryn Holcomb

Laura Macahan

William Kirby Cullen

William Kirby Cullen

Josh Macahan

Vicki Schreck

Vicki Schreck

Jessie Macahan

About How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won is a western, drama series that first aired in 1977. it stars James Arness, Fionnula Flanagan, Bruce Boxleitner. 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.

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