How the West Was Won

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkb:miniseries
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
gptkbp:aired_on syndication
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 2.35:1
gptkbp:author gptkb:Louis_L'_Amour
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Best_Original_Score
gptkb:Best_Screenplay
gptkb:Best_Supporting_Actor
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
Best Original Screenplay
Best Sound
Best Film Editing
gptkbp:based_on film of the same name
the 1962 film of the same name
gptkbp:box_office $50 million
$44 million
$46 million
gptkbp:budget $15 million
$6 million
gptkbp:character_voice gptkb:Spencer_Tracy
gptkb:James_M._Stewart
gptkbp:characters gptkb:Clem_Prescott
gptkb:Jethro_Prescott
gptkb:Linus_Rawlings
Abigail Prescott
Eve Prescott
Martha Prescott
Moses Rawlings
Ruth Prescott
Zebulon Prescott
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Charles_Lang
gptkb:George_J._Folsey
gptkb:William_H._Daniels
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:George_J._Folsey
gptkbp:color gptkb:Technicolor
gptkbp:composed_by gptkb:Henry_Mancini
gptkbp:contains_themes family and survival
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:James_Lee_Barrett
gptkbp:creator gptkb:James_Lee_Barrett
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive
generally positive
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature
influenced music
influenced video games
Referenced in popular culture.
influenced television shows
Considered a classic of the genre.
depicted frontier life
influenced later Westerns
Influenced later Western films.
Influential Western film
inspired other Westerns
Notable for its ensemble cast.
Featured in film studies.
Has a theme park attraction.
Has been adapted into stage productions.
Known for its epic scope.
explored themes of expansion
portrayed historical events
gptkbp:depicts westward expansion
gptkbp:directed_by various directors
gptkbp:director gptkb:John_Ford
gptkb:George_Marshall
gptkb:Henry_Hathaway
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:CBS_Television_Distribution
gptkb:MGM
gptkbp:features gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Screenplay
gptkbp:film_debut How the West Was Won (1962)
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Robert_L._Simpson
gptkb:George_Boemler
gptkb:John_F._Burnett
gptkbp:film_series How the West Was Won (TV miniseries)
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:California
gptkb:Utah
gptkb:Arizona
gptkb:Color
gptkbp:finale_date May 1, 1979
gptkbp:first_aired gptkb:1962
gptkb:1976
gptkbp:follows the lives of a family
gptkbp:follows_character gptkb:the_Macahan_family
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Alfred_Newman
gptkb:drama
gptkb:adventure
Western
gptkbp:has_a_dvd_release gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:has_character gptkb:Luke_Macahan
gptkb:Zebulon_Macahan
Laura Macahan
gptkbp:has_fan_base Western genre enthusiasts
gptkbp:has_inspired other media adaptations
gptkbp:has_legacy influencing Western genre
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:How_the_West_Was_Won:_The_Next_Generation
gptkbp:historical_documentation the 1960s
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label How the West Was Won
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Gold_Rush
gptkb:Western_Genre_Films
gptkb:American_history
gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:American_Frontier
gptkb:Manifest_Destiny
Westward Expansion
Railroad Expansion
Native American History
Pioneer Life
gptkbp:influences American culture
gptkbp:inspiration The West
American West expansion
gptkbp:is_a_historical_drama gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:is_a_limited_series gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:is_associated_with the American frontier
gptkbp:is_available_in various formats
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:is_characterized_by its ensemble cast
gptkbp:is_known_for historical accuracy
its epic storytelling
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other Western series
gptkbp:is_part_of American television history
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its cinematography
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:is_set_in the 19th century
gptkbp:is_studied_in film and television courses
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:last_aired gptkb:1963
gptkb:1979
gptkbp:legacy American television miniseries.
gptkbp:music gptkb:Alfred_Newman
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Alfred_Newman
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Henry_Mancini
gptkb:Alfred_Newman
gptkbp:narrated_by gptkb:John_Wayne
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:anthology
multi-generational saga
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Lee_Majors
gptkb:Clint_Eastwood
gptkb:John_Wayne
gptkb:Robert_Duvall
gptkb:Bette_Davis
numerous actors
gptkbp:notable_quote " The West was won by the men who had the courage to take it."
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:26
8
gptkbp:number_of_seasons gptkb:3
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:plot The story of several generations of a family as they move westward in the United States.
gptkbp:plot_summary Chronicles the lives of a family over several decades.
gptkbp:portrayed_in Native American interactions
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:premiere_date September 18, 1976
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Universal_Television
gptkb:David_Dortort
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Television
gptkb:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
gptkbp:published gptkb:1970
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Bantam_Books
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1962
gptkb:1977
2003-05-27
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:Cinerama
gptkb:Cinemascope
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1962
gptkbp:runtime 164 minutes
approximately 60 minutes per episode
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:James_R._Webb
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:James_R._Webb
gptkbp:sequel How the West Was Won (TV miniseries)
How the West Was Won (TV series)
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:American_West
the American West
gptkbp:setting gptkb:American_West
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Gregory_Peck
gptkb:Richard_Kiley
gptkb:Carroll_Baker
gptkb:Debbie_Reynolds
gptkb:James_Arness
gptkb:Fionnula_Flanagan
gptkb:John_Wayne
gptkb:Patricia_Neal
gptkb:Eli_Wallach
gptkb:Bruce_Boxleitner
gptkb:Lee_J._Cobb
gptkb:Richard_Widmark
gptkb:James_M._Stewart
gptkbp:theme gptkb:conflict
gptkb:family
Pioneering spirit
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Survival
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:family
Westward Expansion
pioneering spirit
adventure and exploration
conflict and resolution
gptkbp:time_period gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:won gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkbp:written_by multiple writers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Led_Zeppelin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4