"The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." (1993) TV series 1993-1994

User Rating:

8.8/10   

Creators:

Jeffrey Boam
Carlton Cuse

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

7 August 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Sci-Fi | Western | Adventure | Comedy

Tagline:

Smile. You're about to meet your new hero.

Plot:

A bounty hunter rides the Old West, fighting bad guys, many with futuristic-type gadgets.

Plot Keywords:

Bounty Hunter | Gadget | Orb | Gunslinger | Bowler Hat

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Bruce Campbell	...	Brisco County Jr. (27 episodes, 1993-1994)
Julius Carry	...	Lord Bowler (27 episodes, 1993-1994)
Christian Clemenson	...	Socrates Poole (27 episodes, 1993-1994)
Comet	...	Comet (11 episodes, 1993)

Also Known As:

Brisco County Jr.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Boam/Cuse Productions

Trivia:

Bruce Campbell cited Brisco County Jr. as his favorite role. On the special DVD featurette he commented "it was the most exhausting, physically demanding year of my life. It was also the best." The other cast members all shared similar sentiments.

Quotes:

Brisco County Jr.: [in reference to at least one thing per episode] Very fancy!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Jay Leno Show: (#1.20)" (2009)

Great fun, and it stars Bruce Campbell! What more could you want?

It's one of those sad things that sometimes, shows don't really market themselves very well and, as a result, are woefully undervalued. Such is Brisco County, a western genre light comedy show with a hint of sci-fi thrown in for good measure.

When this show first came out I didn't watch it, primarily because I assumed it was simply another Western series, like Bonanza, or High Chapparal, to which I had been forced to endure by my parents as a kid. So I missed out (first time round) on something really fantastic.

Luckily, I have since started gathering up any episodes I can find and have been able, at last, to appreciate the wonder that is Bruce Campbell. Is there nothing he can't do? If ever there was an actor that is deserving of fame and fortune, it is him.

As for Brisco County, Bruce's portrayal is surprisingly subtle to those familiar with his Evil Dead work. But the trademark quips and facial expressions are all still there, just slightly understated.

As a show Brisco is harmless and great fun. It won't tax your brain, and is a welcome way to unwind with a beer or two. The supporting cast are all good, even the Mr T clone, Julius Carry. I haven't seen all the episodes yet, but I look forward to watching Messrs Campbell and Co eagerly.

Look out for Comet, Brisco's horse. He's as much a character as any of the human cast.