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The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

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The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Brisco County Jr-Logo.jpg
Premiere August 27, 1993
Finale May 20, 1994
Creator Jeffrey Boam,
Carlton Cuse
Network/Provider FOX
Style 60-minute science fiction western
Company Boam/Cuse Productions,
Warner Bros. Television
Seasons 1
Episodes 27
(List of episodes)
Origin USA

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. is a science fiction western that aired on FOX.

While ostensibly a Western, the series routinely includes elements of the science fiction and steampunk genres. Humor is a large part of the show; the writers attempted to keep the jokes and situations "just under over-the-top". A large number of episodes involve the Orb, a powerful device from the future. John Astin plays Professor Wickwire, an inventor who assists Brisco with anachronistic technology including diving suits, motorcycles, rockets, and airships. The search for new technology and progressive ideas, what the writers of the show called "The Coming Thing",[4] is a central theme throughout the series.

Brisco was developed by Boam and Cuse at the request of Fox executive Bob Greenblatt. Impressed by the duo's work on the script for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Greenblatt suggested they develop a series that bore the tone and style of vintage movie serials. The initial ideas and proposals from the show's writers were more often suited for film than television and had to be scaled down. Brisco was one of the last television shows to be filmed on the Warner Bros. Western backlot. Randy Edelman composed the distinctive theme music, which has been reused by the National Broadcasting Company during its coverage of the Olympic Games.

During its broadcast run, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., garnered a small but dedicated following and was well received by critics. The series earned high ratings at the beginning of its season, but later episodes failed to attract a substantial number of viewers. Fox canceled the show at the end of its first and only season. In 2006, Warner Home Video released a DVD set containing all 27 episodes. The series has been remembered fondly by critics, who praise its humor and unique blend of genres.

Contents

Cast

Actor Character
Main Cast
Bruce Campbell Brisco County, Jr.
Julius Carry Lord Bowler
Christian Clemenson Socrates Poole
various horses Comet
Supporting/Recurring Cast
Billy Drago John Bly
John Astin Professor Albert Wickwire
Kelly Rutherford Dixie Cousins
Jeff Phillips Whip Morgan
John Pyper-Ferguson Pete Hutter
Ashby Adams U.S. Attorney Ginger Breakstone

Seasons

Season  Premiere Finale #
FOX
Season One August 27, 1993 May 20, 1994 27

In-Depth

DVD Releases

Title Release Discs
Complete Series  (Region 1)
The Complete Series July 18, 2006 purchase 8

External Sites