Then Came Bronson
(1969–1970)
A newspaper reporter quits his job and travels across America by motorcycle.
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Title: Pilot (24 Mar 1969)
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Cast
| Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Michael Parks | ... | Jim Bronson | |
| Bonnie Bedelia | ... | Temple Brooks | |
| Akim Tamiroff | ... | Papa Bear | |
| Gary Merrill | ... | Inspector Otis | |
| Sheree North | ... | Gloria Oresko | |
| Martin Sheen | ... | Nick Oresko | |
| Bert Freed | ... | Editor Carson | |
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Bruce Mars | ... | Troy |
| Ted Gehring | ... | Diner Owner | |
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Lawrence Hauben | ... | Eddie |
| Michael Bell | ... | Petty | |
| Gene Dynarski | ... | Boots Kowalski | |
| Art Metrano | ... | Barker | |
| Peter Brocco | ... | Stationmaster | |
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Stanley Schneider | ... | Deputy |
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Jim Bronson is a young newspaperman who quits his job following the suicide of his best friend, and sets out on a cross-country trip on his motorcycle in his quest for the meaning of life in which he befriends a runway bride, another searching soul, in this pilot for the TV series of the same name. Written by Matthew Patay
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Jim Bronson: Ya know, when you take on a friend, you take on a lot.
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The theme song for the pilot was "Wayfaring Stranger", written by Johnny Cash. See more »Goofs
During the hill climbing you can see that the bike Jim is on is not a Sportster, the exhaust pipes give that away. See more »Quotes
Temple Brooks: Jim, I want to be your friend.Jim Bronson: Ya know, when you take on a friend, you take on a lot.
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The TV pilot did not have nudity. That was included in the version that was released to theaters on April 1, 1970. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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EnglishRelease Date:
24 March 1969 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Fort Point, Presidio, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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I remember when I saw this movie, it must have been around 1980, and me and my sister were baby sitting for my elder sisters kid. I must have been around 12, and I thought, "this guy is sooo cool". It's funny how it came back into my head, 'cos I was listening to Johnny Cash singing "Wayfaring Stranger", and I instantly remembered this song from the movie, all those years ago. Don't know what I'd think about it now if I saw it, but it says something that the memory has lasted so long in my head.