Neon Rider (1989–1995)

Michael Terry is a best selling writer/therapist who is tired of his high profile life. He decides to take a couple of days off and go to his ranch. That is when he comes with the idea to ... See full summary »

Creators:

Winston Rekert, Danny Virtue

Stars:

Winston Rekert, Sam Sarkar, William S. Taylor

2 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Winston Rekert	...	Michael Terry (64 episodes, 1989-1994)
Sam Sarkar	...	Vic (64 episodes, 1989-1994)
William S. Taylor	...	Philip Reid (64 episodes, 1989-1994)
Peter Williams	...	Pin (64 episodes, 1989-1994)
Suzanne Errett-Balcom	...	Rachel (63 episodes, 1990-1994)
Antoinette Bower	...	Fox Devlin (42 episodes, 1989-1992)
Barbara Tyson	...	Eleanor James (39 episodes, 1991-1994)

Storyline

Michael Terry is a best selling writer/therapist who is tired of his high profile life. He decides to take a couple of days off and go to his ranch. That is when he comes with the idea to use it as a place for troubled teens. The teens would live on the ranch, do all sorts of chores, and learn the value of honesty and friendship.

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Plot Keywords:

teen | troubled teen | juvenile delinquent | dude ranch | teen angst | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le ranch de l'espoir

Filming Locations:

Mission, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, British Columbia Film Commission, Canadian Television (CTV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (64 episodes)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

neon rider

I am also a Canadian and was born here 33 years ago. I am sad to see people not seeing how programs like this can help people with certain things that often DO come up in a teens life. I think the basis of good old fashioned plots in television is never wrong...how can there possibly be anything wrong with a positive message? What if one of us had a teenager in trouble and they per chance were channel surfing and saw an episode of Neon rider on teen pregnancy or racism, and they are in someway or another either comforted or found help with their problem? How can that not be a great thing?!? I have to admit, I am quite certain that while although a majority of Canadians are living a normal life(and what is normal?) but unfortunately, there IS a lot of family dysfunction as well. And a program like Neon rider can not do anything but help.