Northern Exposure (1990–1995)

A newly graduated doctor is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.

Stars:

Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 25 wins & 60 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Barry Corbin	...	Maurice J. Minnifield (110 episodes, 1990-1995)
Janine Turner	...	Maggie O'Connell (110 episodes, 1990-1995)
John Cullum	...	Holling Vincoeur (110 episodes, 1990-1995)
Darren E. Burrows	...	Ed Chigliak (110 episodes, 1990-1995)
John Corbett	...	Chris Stevens (110 episodes, 1990-1995)
Cynthia Geary	...	Shelly Marie Tambo (110 episodes, 1990-1995)
Elaine Miles	...	Marilyn Whirlwind (110 episodes, 1990-1995)
Peg Phillips	...	Ruth-Anne Miller (107 episodes, 1990-1995)
Rob Morrow	...	Dr. Joel Fleischman (102 episodes, 1990-1995)
William J. White	...	Dave the Cook (48 episodes, 1991-1994)

Storyline

Joel Fleishman is fresh out of medical college, and fresh out of luck. Failing to read the fine print in his scholarship conditions, he finds he has no choice but to move to the remote and somewhat eccentric town of Cicely, in the wilds of Alaska. Once there, he is welcomed by the peculiar locals who are not keen to see him go, most especially Maurice Minnifield, the ex-NASA astronaut. Despite Joel's adamant denials, one gets the impression that he enjoys life in Cicely more than he admits.

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Plot Keywords:

alaska | medical | eccentric | doctor | bush pilot | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Russian Yiddish Tlingit Hebrew

Release Date:

12 July 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ausgerechnet Alaska

Filming Locations:

Easton, Washington, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cine-Nevada Productions, Universal TV, Falahey/Austin Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (110 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elaine Miles won the part of Marilyn Whirlwind by accident. She accompanied her mother, Armenia Miles, who was auditioning for the part of Marilyn, and they cast Elaine instead.

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Quotes

Ed Chigliak: Somebody stole Dr. Fleischman's radio.
Marilyn Whirlwind: White people. They get crazy.

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Connections

Referenced in Numb3rs: Hydra (2009)

User Reviews

The Best Television Series of the Decade!

This show is so accurately written and filmed that all people can identify with the eclectic people of fictional Cicely, Alaska. There won't be any more intelligent and cinematic shows like this again! We are stuck watching bland sitcoms or turning off the TV(not a bad suggestion). I used to live in Alaska for 4yrs. and the people there are the most diverse and friendly that I have ever come across. Each episode draws us into the lives and problems and joys of the cast along with the beautiful scenery and Native Indian influences that are VERY accurate, such as the Tlingtit tribe and Athabaskans. A pure treasure that I will enjoy for years to come. Please watch and I dare you not to become attached to the quirky characters of "Northern Exposure". Joel, the displaced NY doctor who has to work off his college scholarship learns invaluable lessons of life from the wonderful people of Cicely. I wish they had made a lot more episodes! Brand and Falsey created a masterpiece that is still copied today but never come close to being as well written and filmed. I LOVE THIS SHOW!