McKenna (TV series)

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McKenna
Genre Drama
Created byGil Grant
Starring
ComposerBruce Rowland
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (8 unaired)
Production
Executive producerGil Grant
Running time60 minutes
(with commercials)
Production companies
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseSeptember 15, 1994 (1994-09-15) 
July 20, 1995 (1995-07-20)

McKenna is an American drama television series that aired on ABC from September 15, 1994, to July 20, 1995. It starred Chad Everett and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Contents

The series revolved around Brick McKenna (Eric Close), who returned to Oregon to take over his brother's business, McKenna Outfitters, after his death. He runs the business with his brother's widow, Leigh (Shawn Huff), and his father, Jack (Chad Everett). His sister, Cassidy "Cass" (Jennifer Love Hewitt), and his niece and nephew, Rose and Harry, help out.

Production

Although thirteen episodes were filmed, only five aired in the US. Three during September 1994, and the other two in July 1995. The series was broadcast in its entirety in Australia on the Nine Network (and its affiliate NBN Television).

The series was shot in and around Bend, Oregon.

Jennifer Love Hewitt was not cast until after the pilot episode was filmed. In the pilot, which aired as the first episode, her character was played by Vinessa Shaw.

Cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"McKenna's Wonder"UnknownUnknownSeptember 15, 1994 (1994-09-15)
2"Splendor in the McKenna Grass"Eric LaneuvilleGil GrantSeptember 22, 1994 (1994-09-22)
3"The Pony"Kristoffer TaboriMaryanne MelloanSeptember 29, 1994 (1994-09-29)
4"Racing in the Streets"Kristoffer TaboriDennis LeoniJuly 13, 1995 (1995-07-13)
5"Journey of Courage"Eric LaneuvilleStory by: Evan Katz & Stephen Zito and Richard Raskind
Teleplay by: Evan Katz & Stephen Zito
July 20, 1995 (1995-07-20)
6"The Pursuit"TBDTBDUnaired
7"Girl Gone"TBDTBDUnaired
8"The Hired Hand"TBDTBDUnaired
9"The Shooting"TBDTBDUnaired
10"The Trial"TBDTBDUnaired
11"The Bear"TBDTBDUnaired
12"Remember the Night?"TBDTBDUnaired
13"Same Time, Next Year"TBDTBDUnaired

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