The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

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This one-season series that originally ran on Fox (and premiering the same time as X-Files, on the same night an hour earlier) chronicled the adventures of Brisco County Jr., son of the famous marshal. Brisco's father was killed by an escaping John Bly, a villain with a gang of criminals, and a connection to a... more »

This one-season series that originally ran on Fox (and premiering the same time as X-Files, on the same night an hour earlier) chronicled the adventures of Brisco County Jr., son of the famous marshal. Brisco's father was killed by an escaping John Bly, a villain with a gang of criminals, and a connection to a set of mysterious Orbs. Brisco, a bounty hunter and lawyer, swore to bring Bly in. It was eventually revealed that Bly was a criminal from the future who had come back in time to get the Orbs. Bly was defeated once and for all, and Brisco went on to work as an agent for the U.S. Government.

Brisco was assisted in his efforts by a vast supporting cast, including sassy, intelligent dance hall girl Dixie Cousins, rival bounty hunter and eventual friend & partner Lord Bowler, lawyer Socrates Poole, an eccentric Professor Wickwire, and many others.less «

• RIP Julius Carry (Lord Bowler)

  This is a little late, but I just found out that Julius Carry has passed away . I was always confused as to why he never enjoyed wider success after Brisco - he was such a talented actor. Rest in peace, Bowler.

  This is a little late, but I just found out that Julius Carry has passed away . I was always confused as to why he never enjoyed wider success after Brisco - he was such a talented actor. Rest in peace, Bowler. less «

  jamoon2006 Last online Jun 14, 2009
  3 comments, last one Sep 15, 2008 + Add Comment

• Also available for free

  This show is also available for free on aol with their In2tv site. You can download eppy and keep them for up to a month or just watch them. You could also buy the download for keeps. Full episode only one ad per break.

  This show is also available for free on aol with their In2tv site. You can download eppy and keep them for up to a month or just watch them. You could also buy the download for keeps. Full episode only one ad per break. less «

  cierob
  2 comments, last one Apr 8, 2008 + Add Comment

• who?

  who is brisco county jr.

  who is brisco county jr.less «

  lelewow Last online Jun 6, 2009
  6 comments, last one Apr 8, 2008 + Add Comment

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  10 Perfect

  An incredible show. I can't believe it only ran one season. hide « show »

  This show was an amazing adventure all around. I watched the episodes as a young teenager when they were new, and I just finished watching the entire season on DVD. I am amazed that the show only ran one season (albeit a very long season). It would be wonderful to see some kind of reunion movie done, however, I was saddened to read that Julius Carry (Lord Boller) died in August of 2008 of pancreatic cancer. Nevertheless, I think they should try to do some kind of reunion episode.
  
  If you are looking for a show that is clean for children, but fun for the whole family, this one is the one!!

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  saintirish Added Mar 28, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Waaay ahead of its time! hide « show »

  My husband and I were both thrilled with this series when it originally aired.
  
  It was a truly fun Western/SciFi/Adventure show that we could both enjoy.
  
  Here was this Harvard Law Graduate searching for the members of the infamous John Bly Gang who killed his father, to bring them to justice.
  
  He is accompanied by his one time rival, Lord Bowler, played by Julius Carry a prolific actor since the '70s, tracking down the John Bly Gang members one by one. He is also aided by a number of eccentric characters along the way, including Socrates Poole, played by Christian Clemenson of Boston Legal and Dixie Cousins, played by Kelly Rutherford whom I really enjoyed in the '80s Soap, Generations (her nickname was Sam on Generations, which I thought was really cool) .
  
  Why oh why does Fox have to keep canceling such high quality shows?

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  SamTherra Added Mar 20, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.9 Superb

  I really enjoyed this show. I was not watching TV in 93 or 94. I watched the reruns. If I was watching TV, this would of been one of my favorite shows. hide « show »

  This show should never of been taken off the air. I think a lot of the time Managment does not know what the public wants to see. And they don't give good shows a chance. I thought this show was excellent. The characters were great. The acting and the show line was excellent. I was really upset when they took the reruns off the air. Why do they take good shows off the air before they have a chance to succeed. I know it has been to many years, but I would really like to see a show like this back on the air. With characters as good as these characters. The actors were excellent.

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  stramontano Added Mar 13, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.7 Great

  One of a kind hide « show »

  This series had a cult following when it aired briefly (1993-94), but deserves to find a wider audience on video. This odd but effective mix of western adventure, wry comedy and the occasional bit of fantasy was always inventive and rarely dull or predictable. The production values were high and there was a fondness for anachronistic joking, especially with regard to the inventions we take for granted in modern life - motorcycles, denim jeans etc. The assortment of bad guys really helps make the show - one week the villain is a suave gambler, the next it is a set of dim but dangerous brothers, the next a land-bound Caribbean pirate! And a low-key Bruce Campbell makes an effective off-beat hero. A real original.

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  13bostondave Added Feb 9, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  Fantastic! Why this show was cancelled, I'll never know… hide « show »

  This shows is a must for many types of people: Bruce Campbell fans, movie buffs, fans of action/adventure (especially westerns), those people (like me) who always seem to fall in love with shows well after they have been prematurely cancelled, and the list goes on…
  
  For the majority of episodes, this series seamlessly blended western, comedic and sci-fi elements, which is no mean feat! Brisco County Jr., played by Bruce Campbell, sets out to avenge his father's killers (most specifically John Bly) at the end of the 19th century. Along the way he picks up a companion called Lord Bowler, and the exchanges between these two are hilarious. Also a regular is Christian Clemenson, currently 'Hands' on Boston Legal, who here plays a lawyer helping Brisco in his quest. The three of them are often thrown into the path of the mysterious 'Orb', which is always fun. And you can't forget Dixie, who is a fabulous character.
  
  All in all, the series is wonderful. The only complaint I'd make is that the last episodes didn't really seem to go anywhere, which is a slightly disappointing ending for such a great show. But I would prefer that, as opposed to an unresolved cliff-hanger! I'd recommend this show to any one who likes their shows even slightly more clever than the norm, or those who don't mind missing that particular aspect.

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  CherishPassion Added Nov 1, 2007 All my reviews