Along the Oregon Trail (television) Television show, aired November 14, 1956, as a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Westward Ho the Wagons! Directed by William Beaudine. Walt Disney describes the Oregon Trail, then turns to Fess Parker, one of the stars of the film, to give a behind-the-scenes look at the production and, with Jeff York, to show how the pioneers lived and the hardships they faced. Iron Eyes Cody and Sebastian Cabot, both also in the feature, tell how the Indians and the pioneers were suspicious of each other.