Writing

Rod Peterson

Born July 7, 1921

Died August 9, 2004 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

King of the GrizzliesKing of the Grizzlies · 1970
King of the Grizzlies
6.01970
MovieFamilyAdventure
Moki, a Cree Indian, is made foreman of a sprawling cattle ranch owned by his former army commander. But he carries with him through life the lore of his own people. When he rescues a bear cub, Wahb, he feels a mystical connection between himself and the magnificent creature. Later, Wahb, now a 1,300-pound bear, returns from the wild to wreak havoc on the cattle ranch, and Moki must face this fearsome grizzly. This spectacular film depicts a territorial battle over a country of breathtaking beauty.
A Walton Thanksgiving ReunionA Walton Thanksgiving Reunion · 1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
7.31993
MovieDramaFamily
The fourth Waltons reunion TV movie is set in the 1960s , with John-Boy still living in New York, trying to persuade his fiancée to marry him. Meanwhile, Ben and Cindy's daughter Virginia has died, and Cindy is finding life very lonely without her. She tells Ben that she would dearly love to adopt another baby, but Ben feels that it is not a good idea. Ben argues with his father about buying a new truck for their lumber company, but John keeps insisting that they can't afford it. Elsewhere, Erin now has three children and is separated from Paul. Her decision to start seeing another man causes some indignation among the other Walton family members. Ike and Corabeth become grandparents when Aimee has a daughter, while Elizabeth returns from Europe and reunites with Drew, her old beau.
Chartroose CabooseChartroose Caboose · 1960
Chartroose Caboose
10.01960
MovieComedyMusic
Doris and Dub are a young couple with the usual ups and down life. They unexpectedly find friendship and good advice from curmudgeonly Woody Watts, a railroad man who was recently forced to retire.
Justin Morgan Had a HorseJustin Morgan Had a Horse · 1972
Justin Morgan Had a Horse
8.01972
MovieDramaFamily
This is the story of the foundation sire of the Morgan Horse Breed.
A Walton WeddingA Walton Wedding · 1995
A Walton Wedding
1995
MovieDramaTV Movie
In 1964, John-Boy Walton is planning his wedding to Janet Gilchrist, the editor of a New York fashion magazine and the daughter of a diplomat. The two of them plan a small wedding and he invites the family and friends from Walton's Mountain to come to New York for the celebration. However, Janet's Aunt Flo has other ideas and begins to take over their wedding preparations. Added to the wedding plan stress, John-Boy is also trying to write an article about his Grandma, but decides that he needs to go home to escape the wedding preparations, as well as to reunite with his grandmother and fill in some gaps leaving Janet in New York trying to prevent her wedding from getting out of hand. But she too leaves the city and heads for Walton's Mountain to plan their wedding there.
Stump RunStump Run · 1960
Stump Run
10.01960
MovieComedy
Two Moonshiners find love and laughs in the Oregon outskirts. Featuring a medley of comic characters.
Charlie Crowfoot and the Coati MundiCharlie Crowfoot and the Coati Mundi · 1971
Charlie Crowfoot and the Coati Mundi
1971
MovieAdventureFamily
An Indian working on an archaeological dig finds an injured coati mundi, names him Cocoa, and nurses him back to health. The rancher, on whose land the Indian is digging, hates the coatis but changes his tune when Cocoa helps save his life. Stars Edward Colunga, Robert Keyworth.
The Outlaw Cats of Colossal CaveThe Outlaw Cats of Colossal Cave · 1975
The Outlaw Cats of Colossal Cave
1975
MovieAdventureFamily
A mother bobcat and her two cubs share a cave with guitarist Paco who is also an expert woodcarver. Paco is hired to give tours by by Joe of Colossal Cave. Mom feline struggles to provide her youngsters with food while evading hunters.

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A Walton Thanksgiving ReunionA Walton Thanksgiving Reunion · 1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
7.31993
MovieDramaFamily
The fourth Waltons reunion TV movie is set in the 1960s , with John-Boy still living in New York, trying to persuade his fiancée to marry him. Meanwhile, Ben and Cindy's daughter Virginia has died, and Cindy is finding life very lonely without her. She tells Ben that she would dearly love to adopt another baby, but Ben feels that it is not a good idea. Ben argues with his father about buying a new truck for their lumber company, but John keeps insisting that they can't afford it. Elsewhere, Erin now has three children and is separated from Paul. Her decision to start seeing another man causes some indignation among the other Walton family members. Ike and Corabeth become grandparents when Aimee has a daughter, while Elizabeth returns from Europe and reunites with Drew, her old beau.

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A Walton WeddingA Walton Wedding · 1995
A Walton Wedding
1995
MovieDramaTV Movie
In 1964, John-Boy Walton is planning his wedding to Janet Gilchrist, the editor of a New York fashion magazine and the daughter of a diplomat. The two of them plan a small wedding and he invites the family and friends from Walton's Mountain to come to New York for the celebration. However, Janet's Aunt Flo has other ideas and begins to take over their wedding preparations. Added to the wedding plan stress, John-Boy is also trying to write an article about his Grandma, but decides that he needs to go home to escape the wedding preparations, as well as to reunite with his grandmother and fill in some gaps leaving Janet in New York trying to prevent her wedding from getting out of hand. But she too leaves the city and heads for Walton's Mountain to plan their wedding there.

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Black SaddleBlack Saddle · 1959
Black Saddle
6.21959
SeriesWesternDrama
Black Saddle is an American Western television series starring Peter Breck that aired 44 episodes on ABC from January 10, 1959 to May 6, 1960. The half-hour program was produced by Dick Powell's Four Star Television, and the original pilot was an episode of CBS's Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater, with Chris Alcaide portraying the principal character, Clay Culhane. For syndicated reruns, Black Saddle was combined with three other Western series from the same company, Law of the Plainsman starring Michael Ansara, Johnny Ringo starring Don Durant and Mark Goddard, and the critically acclaimed creation of Sam Peckinpah, The Westerner with Brian Keith, under the umbrella title, The Westerners, with new hosting sequences by Keenan Wynn.

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