Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion is a television movie starring Leif Garrett which aired November 6, 1977 on NBC.[1] It is based on the novel San Domingo, The Medicine Hat Stallion by Newbery Medal award winner Marguerite Henry. The movie was developed and produced by Ed Friendly and directed by Michael O'Herlihy from a teleplay by Jack Turley.[2] In 1978 Peter Lundy was awarded the Bronze Wrangler for Outstanding Western Fictional Television Program by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.[3]
| Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion | |
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| Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion | |
| Directed by | Michael O'Herlihy |
| Written by | Marguerite Henry (novel) |
| Screenplay by | Jack Turley |
| Based on | San Domingo, The Medicine Hat Stallion (novel) |
| Produced by | Ed Friendly (producer & executive producer) |
| Cinematography | Robert L. Morrison |
| Edited by | Paul LaMastra |
| Music by | Morton Stevens |
Production companies | NBC Ed Friendly Productions |
| Distributed by | NBC (original broadcast) GoodTimes Home Video (VHS, 1977) |
Release date | November 6, 1977 (broadcast date) |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Summary edit
Peter Lundy (Leif Garrett) is a 15-year-old boy growing up in pre-Civil War Nebraska Territory with his father Jethro (played by Mitchell Ryan), mother Emily (played by Bibi Besch), and Grandma Lundy (played by Ann Doran). Peter resents the tyrannical way his father treats him and hates the bleak life at their prairie trading post.[4] He raises a foal that was left at the trading post as a payment until it becomes old enough to ride. Peter and his horse then win a job with the Pony Express to carry correspondence and messages between the East and West coasts.[5] It is a rough, hard, and dangerous job but Peter learns what he is made of and earns the respect of his father.
Cast edit
- Leif Garrett as Peter Lundy
- Milo O'Shea as Brisly
- Bibi Besch as Emily Lundy
- John Quade as Adam
- Ann Doran as Grandma Lundy
- Brad Rearden as Jim Baxter
- Mitchell Ryan as Jethro Lundy
- John Anderson as Alexander Majors
- Charles Tyner as Lefty Slade
- Ned Romero as Red Cloud
- Jimmy Lydon as Muggeridge
- Phil Mead as Hugo Rummelholf
- Bill Hicks as Bolivar Roberts
- Robert Tzudiker as Pee Wee
Awards edit
Won
- Western Heritage Awards Bronze Wrangler (1978) for Fictional Television Drama - Film/Television
- Ed Friendly, Producer
- Michael O'Herlihy, Director
- Jack Turley, Writer
- Leif Garrett, Actor
- Milo O'Shea, Actor
Nomination
- Primetime Emmy Award (1978)
- Outstanding Children's Special – Ed Friendly (producer)
Other Awards
- Film Advisory Board Award of Excellence
- Southern California Motion Picture Council Golden Halo
- American Humane Association Award for outstanding contribution to the production of a motion picture with animals.[6]
References edit
- ^ Beck, Marilyn. “Beck on Hollywood, Personalities: Some birthday.” St. Petersburg Times, 31 October 1977.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin. “’Peter Lundy’ is for the Family.” Los Angeles Times, 4 November 1977.
- ^ “Heritage Award.” News Record, 10 March 1977.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin. “’Peter Lundy’ is for the Family.” Los Angeles Times, 4 November 1977.
- ^ “Young Pony Express rider battles hazards of Old West.” The Reporter, 6 August 1978.
- ^ “‘Peter Lundy’ Repeat Set.” The Tampa Tribune-Times, 6 August 1978.
External links edit
- Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion, Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com)
- San Domingo, The Medicine Hat Stallion, Archive.org
- National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
- Southern California Motion Picture Council Golden Halo Awards
- Marguerite Henry New York Times Obituary
- Ed Friendly's Life and Legacy (littlehouseontheprairie.com)