September 15, 1963 - Episode 1 - The Day of Leaving
Jaimie is chased by his father's creditors while traveling on a riverboat. After falling overboard, he is then captured and held for ransom by a pair of rascals. The Osmond Brothers did not appear in this episode but you can hear them singing the theme song on the closing credits.
September 22, 1963 - Episode 2 - The Day of the First Trail
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The Osmond Brothers were cast as the Kissel Brothers. Alan was Micah, Wayne was Leviticus, Merrill was Deuteronomy, and Jay was Lamentations. The leading role, Jaimie McPheeters, was played by Kurt Russell. The Brothers sang For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow.
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September 29, 1963 - Episode 3 - The Day of The First Suitor
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In this episode, the Brothers had their first speaking roles as their characters were getting their hair cut. The Brothers also sang and harmonized Yankee Doodle Dandy.
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October 26, 1963 - Episode 7 - The Day of the Taboo Man
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In this particular episode, it opened with Jay’s character, Lamentations having a pot stuck on his head with Dr. McPheeters trying to help him. The Brothers also sang On The Banks of the Sacramento Shore.
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November 3, 1963 - Episode 8 - The Day of the Giants
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This is the 4th episode the Brothers appeared in. The Brothers sang I Am Bound For The Promised Land.
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November 10, 1963 - Episode 9 - The Day of the Long Night
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This was the 5th episode the Brothers appeared in. The Brothers did not sing nor did they have any speaking parts in this episode. They were only seen in the background. |
Dec 1, 1963 - Episode 11 - The Day of the Flying Dutchman
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This was the 6th episode in which the Brothers appeared in. The Brothers sang O Shenandoah.
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Dec 22, 1963 - Episode 14- The Day of the Pawnees (Part 1)
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This was the 7th episode the Brothers appeared in. The Brothers sang Hey Diddy Um Diddy Um Day.
Also in this episode, a stray dog appeared in camp and the wagon master ordered Jaimie McPheeters to get rid of the dog before they headed out to their next stop. Jaimie got the Kissel Brothers (the Osmond Brothers) involved in losing the dog. Watch the video to see what happens when the short straw is drawn.
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Dec 29, 1963 - Episode 15 - The Day of the Pawnees (Part 2)
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This was the 8th episode the Brothers appeared in. The Brothers sang How Gentle God’s Command.
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February 16, 1964 - Episode 22 - The Day of the Picnic
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This was the 9th episode the Brothers appeared in. The Brothers sang Right Smart Gents From Arkansas and Git Along Down, Down Big Sandy.
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