Sierra (1974– )

Creators:

Robert A. Cinader, Michael Donovan

Stars:

James G. Richardson, Ernest Thompson, Susan Foster

Cast

Series cast summary:
James G. Richardson	...	Ranger Tim Cassidy (12 episodes, 1974)
Ernest Thompson	...	Ranger Matt Harper (12 episodes, 1974)
Susan Foster	...	Ranger Julie Beck (12 episodes, 1974)
Jack Hogan	...	Chief Ranger Jack Moore (12 episodes, 1974)
Michael Warren	...	Ranger P.J. Lewis (12 episodes, 1974)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

rescue | ranger

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 1974 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mark VII Ltd., Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (13 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There were also two bears that were "permanent" cast members: Sweet William (a cantankerous old circus bear) and Mergatroid, aka "Mergy".

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Connections

Followed by The Rangers (1974)

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Soundtracks

"Sierra"
Music by Lee Holdridge
Lyrics by John Denver
Performed by Denny Brooks

User Reviews

They don't make them much like this anymore...

Its really a shame that they don't write shows like this one any more. I was only 11 when it came out, but my Dad and I loved this show! One of the memorable things about it was the theme song, by the late John Denver. It was really beautiful and I wish I could find it on a cd but have never been able to. Yosemite National Park is one of the most amazing places I have ever been to (just visited there two summers ago for the third time) so this was a big draw to me as well. I was also a fan of the show Emergency! so having Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe as guest stars was a real plus. It was a nice, wholesome and charming show and I would love to be able to find it on DVD some day. Though it was short lived, it is a cherished childhood memory of mine.