The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. 

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

Creators:

Jeffrey Boam, Carlton Cuse

Stars:

Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
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 27 episodes, 1993-1994

Storyline

Hired by local robber barons, Harvard Law Graduate Brisco County, Jr. searches for the members of the infamous John Bly gang, the same men who killed his father, a famous marshal and western legend. Accompanied by his one-time rival and fellow bounty hunter Lord Bowler, Brisco rides through the West trying to bring his father's killers to justice. Along the way, he encounters mysterious golden orbs with strange abilities and colorful characters who help or hinder his mission as he hunts down the Bly gang one by one.

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Plot Keywords:

bounty hunter | orb | gadget | magical object | year 1893 | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Sci-Fi | Western

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 August 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brisco County Jr.

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boam/Cuse Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min (27 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Hutter always greeted Brisco the same way, no matter what condition he was in: "Hello Brisssssco."

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Goofs

Brisco's Chinese friends often talk to him about "fortune cookies." These confections were called fortune tea cakes before the 1940s and were not connected with California's Chinese culture until that same time period.

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Quotes

Dixie Cousins: Brisco, put me down!
Brisco County Jr.: Alright, you look bad in a wig and you were too easy to find.

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Connections

Referenced in Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic (2010)

User Reviews

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.