The Donner Party
S5 E3 October 28, 1992 0h 55m
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Overview
Of all the 19th century pioneer stories, none exerts so powerful a hold on the American imagination as this, during the worst winter ever recorded in the High Sierras. In June, 1846, 87 men, women and children began their legendary 2,000 mile journey from Illinois to California. They packed huge wagons, took food, hired servants. When family leaders made the fateful decision to take an untried short cut to beat the coming winter, only half would come out alive.
Guest Stars
George Plimpton
(voice)
Lois Smith
(voice)
Frances Sternhagen
(voice)
Timothy Hutton
(voice)