52 minSeason 4 • Episode 18
LatestAlbert Salmi is the sole survivor of an Indian battle who decides to live as an Apache. Needing to fulfill an Army contract for the sale of horses, John Cannon, Buck, Manolito and Wind head for Indian country to round up a wild herd. Confronted by a tribe of embittered Apaches led by White Horse and Red Eagle, Cannon is allowed access to the herd only on condition that White Horse accompany the group with Buck left behind in the Apache camp.
The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The series, made by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions, was created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit Bonanza for the network. The theme song was also written and conducted by Bonanza scorer David Rose, who also scored the two-hour pilot.
Acting
Henry Darrow's chaotic charisma steals every scene
Production
Authentic Arizona locations beat studio backlots
Writing
Adult conflicts rare for 1967 family television
Creator
David Dortort
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Henry Darrow was the first Puerto Rican actor to star in a major US network Western, breaking decades of whitewashed casting.
Created specifically to compete with CBS's rural comedies, Dortort pitched NBC on 'Bonanza with teeth' — the network initially rejected the darker tone.
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