Plot — What is The Young Pioneers about?
The Young Pioneers is a three-episode ABC western television series starring Linda Purl and Roger Kern in the role of young newlyweds Molly and David Beaton, who settle in the Dakota Territory during the 1870s. The program was based on novels of Rose Wilder Lane, daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder, whose work inspired NBC's Little House on the Prairie starring Michael Landon. The Young Pioneers aired at 7 p.m. Eastern on Sundays on April 2, 9, and 16, 1978. The recurring cast included Robert Hays as Dan Gray, Robert Donner as Mr. Peters, Mare Winningham as Nettie Peters, Michelle Stacy as Flora Peters, and Jeff Cotler as Charlie Peters. A Martinez portrayed the Indian Circling Hawk. Geno Silva played another Indian, Fool's Crow. The episodes are entitled "Sky in the Window", "A Kite for Charlie", and "The Promise of Spring".
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1978 |
| Genre | Western, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (3 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 4 votes) |
The Young Pioneers — FAQ
Is The Young Pioneers worth watching? The Young Pioneers holds a 6.5/10 rating from 4 viewers. The Young Pioneers is a three-episode ABC western television series starring Linda Purl and Roger Kern in the role of young newlyweds Molly and David Beaton, who settle in the Dakota Territory during the 1870s. The progr
Who is in the cast of The Young Pioneers? It stars Linda Purl, Roger Kern, Robert Hays, Robert Donner, Mare Winningham, Michelle Stacy and more.
Where can I stream The Young Pioneers? Streaming availability for The Young Pioneers is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Young Pioneers release? It first aired in 1978.
