Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson

Then Came Bronson

1970TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Then Came Bronson is an American adventure/drama television series produced by MGM Television and broadcast on NBC from 1969 to 1970. Created by Denne Bart Petitclerc, the series began with a feature-length pilot on March 24, 1969. It was greenlit for one year and began first run on September 17, 1969. Disillusioned reporter Jim Bronson quits his job and starts wandering the road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a form of soul-searching. He meets various characters; some he helps, others he educates.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Director is not applicable for this TV series; it had multiple directors per episode. Key directors include George McCowan, Robert Butler, and Jack Webb.Genres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

Jim Bronson, a former investigative journalist, decides to chuck it all and travel the country on his motorcycle, seeking personal fulfillment and avoiding emotional attachments. Along his journey, he encounters various people and situations, often finding himself drawn into their lives and helping them resolve their problems, before inevitably moving on. The series explored themes of freedom, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing America.

Critical Reception

Then Came Bronson was a moderately successful series during its run, praised for its introspective tone and Michael Ansara's compelling performance. While it touched upon contemporary social issues, its episodic nature and focus on the protagonist's solitary journey sometimes limited its depth. It found a niche among viewers who appreciated its more reflective approach to the 'drifter' archetype.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Michael Ansara's charismatic lead performance and exploration of existential themes.
  • Appreciated for its unique blend of the Western drifter narrative with contemporary social commentary.
  • Criticized by some for an occasionally predictable episodic structure and lack of consistent narrative depth.

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Fun Fact

The motorcycle used by Michael Ansara in the series was a 1969 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.

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