Dream West

Western locales lend authenticity to a biopic of explorer-politician John Charles Fremont (1813-90), `The Pathfinder', who commanded an expedition to map the Oregon Trail in 1842. The miniseries centers on his interactions with other historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Hart Benton and Kit Carson. Based on a novel by David Nevin.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Dream West

First Air Date

April 13, 1986

Last Air Date

April 20, 1986

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Sunn Classic Pictures Warner Bros. Television

Networks

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On a dangerous mission

Captain Fremont returns to his family in 1842 from a dangerous expedition. He has important cartographic records. The publication of his diaries soon earned Fremont a great reputation. At a reception, Secretary of the Navy Bancroft tries to win him over for a delicate assignment in the service of the state.

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