Even though he was only in the first part of the 2-part miniseries, Randy Mantooth delivered an excellent performance in the portrayal of Abraham Kent. I think it's quite unfair that he was not even nominated for the Emmy for Best Actor in a miniseries. Delta Burke was equally impressive as playing Elizabeth. (Even though Delta insisted on wearing a wig because she refused to dye her hair blond)Elizabeth and Abraham eventually marry and set out into the west to make a better life for themselves. During their travel, they meet a Swedish couple, the Clappers, played by Robert Reed of "Brady Bunch" fame, and Julie Gregg, who played James Caan's wife in the first "Godfather" movie. The Clappers become fast friends with the newlywed Kents. Elizabeth gives birth to their only child, Jarrod, while Abraham and Mr. Clapper are busy fighting the Indians. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes when Elizabeth is murdered by Indians. But unfortunately, Abraham's troubles are far from over when he returns home in Boston with Jarrod. He gets heavily involved with liquor and prostitutes, and as a result, Gilbert makes his older brother leave the house and little Jarrod behind. The scene where the boy begs his father not to go is extremely heartbreaking.
Review of The Seekers
