Kit Carson and the Mountain Men (television) Two-part television show; aired on January 9 and 16, 1977. Directed by Vincent McEveety. Kit Carson joins Fremont’s survey party, where he is idolized by the General’s young brother-in-law; both get caught up in intrigue by those trying to sabotage the expedition. Stars Christopher Connelly, Robert Reed, Ike Eisenmann, Gary Lockwood, Emile Genest, Richard Jaeckel, Val de Vargas.