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Paradise

  • TV Series
  • 1988–19901988–1990
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Paradise (1988)
  • Drama
  • Western
In 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upo... Read allIn 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upon by residents to defend them from lawlessness.In 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upon by residents to defend them from lawlessness.
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  • Creators
    • David Jacobs
    • Robert Porter
  • Stars
    • Lee Horsley
    • Jenny Beck
    • Matthew Newmark
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  • Creators
    • David Jacobs
    • Robert Porter
  • Stars
    • Lee Horsley
    • Jenny Beck
    • Matthew Newmark
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    • 18User reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 23 nominations total

    Episodes56

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    Jenny Beck, Michael Patrick Carter, Lee Horsley, Brian Lando, and Matthew Newmark in Paradise (1988)
    Jenny Beck and Lee Horsley in Paradise (1988)
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    Paradise (1988)
    Dave Adams and Daniel Beer in Paradise (1988)
    With John C. Cooke (l.) and Don Lewis (r.) in PARADISE
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    Lee Horsley
    Lee Horsley
    • Ethan Allen Cordas Ethan Allen Cord
    56 episodes56 eps • 1988–1991
    Jenny Beck
    Jenny Beck
    • Claire Carrollas Claire Carroll
    56 episodes56 eps • 1988–1991
    Matthew Newmark
    • Joseph Carrollas Joseph Carroll
    56 episodes56 eps • 1988–1991
    Brian Lando
    • Ben Carrollas Ben Carroll
    56 episodes56 eps • 1988–1991
    Michael Patrick Carter
    Michael Patrick Carter
    • George Carrollas George Carroll
    56 episodes56 eps • 1988–1991
    Sigrid Thornton
    Sigrid Thornton
    • Amelia Lawsonas Amelia Lawson
    56 episodes56 eps • 1988–1991
    Dehl Berti
    Dehl Berti
    • John Tayloras John Taylor
    56 episodes56 eps • 1988–1991
    James Crittenden
    James Crittenden
    • Charlieas Charlie…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1988–1991
    Mack Dryden
    • Scotty McBrideas Scotty McBride…
    34 episodes34 eps • 1988–1990
    John Bloom
    John Bloom
    • Tinyas Tiny
    25 episodes25 eps • 1988–1991
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Axelrodas Axelrod…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1989–1991
    Will Hunt
    • Carlas Carl
    15 episodes15 eps • 1989–1991
    John Terlesky
    John Terlesky
    • Dakotaas Dakota
    13 episodes13 eps • 1991
    Randy Crowder
    Randy Crowder
    • Wadeas Wade…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1988–1991
    Benjamin Lum
    • Mr. Leeas Mr. Lee
    11 episodes11 eps • 1988–1990
    F. William Parker
    F. William Parker
    • Mr. Doddas Mr. Dodd…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1988–1991
    Louis Plante
    Louis Plante
    • Williamas William
    9 episodes9 eps • 1988–1991
    Gay Hagen
    • Pearlas Pearl…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1988–1991
    • Creators
      • David Jacobs
      • Robert Porter
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    Storyline

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    Gunfighter Ethan Cord, left to raise his dead sister's children, tries to settle down in the town of Paradise, but finds that his past continues to haunt him. —Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
    • children
    • gunfighter
    • friendship
    • teenage girl
    • girl
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      • Drama
      • Western
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    • Trivia
      The first two years the show was just called "Paradise". It was changed to "Guns of Paradise" for the third season.

    User reviews18

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    Top review
    If only,
    This was a good western Lee Horsely really knows how to ride a horse, the supporting cast was good and the stories were usually interesting. It was good to watch Dehl Berti play a believable one of The People (or "Indian," I suppose) and I really enjoyed the late John F. Bloom III playing Tiny. Sadly we only saw two seasons before it was superseded by "The Young Politically Correct Riders" and of course "Dr.Quinn...WOMAN Woman." Reckon today it'd be "Survivor-Paradise" or "C. S. I. Paradise." I can't wait until it's available on DVD. My parent's generation had Wagon Train and Gunsmoke and here's hoping the next generation will discover Paradise (with or without Guns.)
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    • Dec 11, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Guns of Paradise
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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