Joseph vows to his dying mother that he will care for his siblings.
"Chapter I" is notable for its immense "Big Three" television event status in the 1970s, featuring a massive cast of veteran actors. Richard Jordan as Joseph Armagh.
The episode establishes the quintessential American Dream, though Joseph’s path is marked by "ruthless perseverance" and a rejection of his religious upbringing. Chapter ICaptains and the Kings : Season 1 Epis...
Joseph takes on menial labor, eventually running bootleg whiskey for R.J. Squibbs (Ray Bolger) to build an investment "nest egg".
The premiere follows young Joseph’s arrival in New York Harbor in 1857 alongside his two younger siblings, Sean and Mary. After their mother dies from disease during the voyage and they discover their father has already passed away in Philadelphia, a teenage Joseph is forced into a role of sudden, heavy responsibility. Joseph vows to his dying mother that he
Celeste Holm as Sister Angela, Ray Bolger as R.J. Squibbs, and John Carradine in a brief but powerful role as Father Hale.
The premiere hints at a broader narrative involving a clandestine group of global financiers who manipulate world events for profit, a recurring theme from the original Taylor Caldwell novel. Production & Cast Highlights The premiere follows young Joseph’s arrival in New
The first episode of the 1976 miniseries Captains and the Kings , titled "Chapter I," sets the stage for a sprawling, multigenerational saga by introducing as a penniless Irish immigrant arriving in mid-19th century America . Summary of Chapter I