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 | |
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Peg Phillips | ... | Ruth-Anne Miller / ... 107 episodes, 1990-1995 |
Rob Morrow | ... | Dr. Joel Fleischman / ... 102 episodes, 1990-1995 | |
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William J. White | ... | Dave the Cook 48 episodes, 1991-1994 |
Dr. Joel Fleischman (Rob Morrow) 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, Alaska. Once there, he is welcomed by the peculiar locals who are not keen to see him go, most especially Maurice J. Minnifield (Barry Corbin), the ex-N.A.S.A. astronaut. Despite Joel's adamant denials, one gets the impression that he enjoys life in Cicely more than he admits. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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!