The Yellow Rose
The Yellow Rose is an American television series. It was broadcast on the NBC network during the 1983-1984 season. It was produced by Paul Freeman. The series was at least partly inspired by the more coltish elements of the soap opera Dallas, and dealt with the intrigues of the Texas-based ranch-owning Champion family. The show's cast included Sam Elliott, David Soul, Edward Albert, Cybill Shepherd, Chuck Connors, Noah Beery, Jr., Ken Curtis, Robin Wright and Jane Russell. The Yellow Rose was canceled after one season of twenty-two episodes. In the summer of 1990, the series was rerun again on NBC along with the short-lived Bret Maverick starring James Garner.
Cast: Noah Beery Jr., Edward Albert, David Soul
Season 1
22 episodes
1. PilotChance McKenzie (Sam Elliott) comes back to the The Yellow Rose ranch but tension arises when a murder occurs in a late night drug smuggle.16+CC1 h 0 minOct 2, 1983
2. Divided We FallAs John Strongheart is being questioned in connection to the murder of Duncan Kilmore, Chance and Roy tries to get some answers out of a guy named Sanchez.16+CC1 h 0 minOct 15, 1983
3. When Honor DiesWhen Roy gets ambushed, he sets out on his own, while Colleen finds out just how close Chance and her dead ex-husband was.16+CC1 h 0 minOct 22, 1983
4. Walls of FearWhit finally expresses his true feelings towards Grace. Lenny Hollister and Sanchez send the Champions an unusual gift.16+CC1 h 0 minOct 29, 1983
5. Sins of the FatherAfter spotting stashed drugs on The Yellow Rose Ranch an anticipated pursuit follows.16+CC1 h 0 minNov 5, 1983
6. Breaking TrailAfter Jeb Hollister undermines the Champions potential transaction for trucks to haul their cattle, they must find another way to get the job done.16+CC1 h 0 minNov 12, 1983
7. Moving TargetsQuisto Champion meets with Jeb Hollister to make a peace agreement. Juliette Hollister shows up to cover the cattle drive.16+CC1 h 0 minNov 19, 1983
8. Trail's EndJeb Hollister continues to stop the cattle drive by any means necessary. Whit is told something that he can't believe.16+CC1 h 0 minNov 26, 1983
9. A Question of LoveWhit Champion takes to the road to find Grace while at the same time he his being hunted by the law.16+CC1 h 0 minDec 10, 1983
10. Only the ProudAs The Yellow Rose clan go to lengths to free Whit's name Juliette is having doubts about her relationship with Roy.16+CC1 h 0 minDec 17, 1983
11. Divide and ConquerAfter Chance finds two dead cows on the ranch, it leads to Jeb Hollister making a contractual proposal to the Champions, with one caveat.16+CC1 h 0 minJan 7, 1984
12. Hell Hath No FuryChance plots a breakout for a friend at the prison rodeo after learning all parole hearings have been frozen due to a prison guard stabbing. While a prisoner, Lenny Hollister comes up with a plot of his own.16+CC1 h 0 minJan 14, 1984
13. DeadlineAfter Chance helps his friend Toat Gilmore escape from prison during the prison rodeo, Warden Garrett gives Roy a 24 hour deadline to get Toat back.16+CC1 h 0 minJan 21, 1984
14. Land of the FreeColleen comes across a pregnant woman running from gun smuggling border patrolmen. Chance and Roy chase after kids who steals L.C.'s Locket, which leads to a much bigger scheme.16+CC1 h 0 minFeb 11, 1984
15. Sport of KingsAfter L.C. disappears at the racetrack, Chance takes to the streets to find out what people know.16+CC1 h 0 minFeb 18, 1984
16. Running FreeAfter numerous altercations with a white stallion, Roy comes to the conclusion he's got to get rid of it.16+CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 1984
17. Sacred GroundChance finds himself in a shootout while Roy, Whit, Luther, Colleen and an immigrant family go up against a construction crew.16+CC1 h 0 minMar 10, 1984
18. Debt of HonorRoy gets worried when his brother comes home asking for $350,000 and then Whit starts looking up to him.16+CC1 h 0 minMar 17, 1984
19. Chains of FearFeeling guilty, Quisto decides to join a work camp to expose the inhumane habits it does.16+CC1 h 0 minMar 24, 1984
20. Beyond VengeanceWhen Luther gets shot L.C. sits bedside reading him his favorite book, while Coryell takes it personal and seeks out the one who did it.16+CC1 h 0 minApr 28, 1984
21. Villa's GoldWhen the Champions hire a new cook, L.C. learns that's not all she is.16+CC1 h 0 minMay 5, 1984
22. The Far Side of FearAn old foe of Chance McKenzie from prison shows up and starts making everybody's life hell.16+CC1 h 0 minMay 12, 1984
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The Yellow Rose is an American television series. It was broadcast on the NBC network during the 1983-1984 season. It was produced by Paul Freeman. The series was at least partly inspired by the more coltish elements of the soap opera Dallas, and dealt with the intrigues of the Texas-based ranch-owning Champion family. The show's cast included Sam Elliott, David Soul, Edward Albert, Cybill Shepherd, Chuck Connors, Noah Beery, Jr., Ken Curtis, Robin Wright and Jane Russell. The Yellow Rose was canceled after one season of twenty-two episodes. In the summer of 1990, the series was rerun again on NBC along with the short-lived Bret Maverick starring James Garner.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Doru Năstase
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Television
