Do You Remember... The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. was an adventure/comedy western series that ran on Fox from the fall of 1993 to the summer of 1994. It followed the adventures of Brisco County, Jr., played by Bruce Campbell. Brisco went to seven years of college at Harvard where he earned a law degree. When asked why he doesn't practice he replies, "Tried it, didn't care for it." After the murder of his father by John Bly and his Gang of 12, Brisco has sworn to continue his fathers work and track down Bly and his band. With his trusty horse, Comet, he travels the west always looking for "the coming thing". His keen intellect serves him as well as his fathers carved ivory handled six shooter, which he is an expert with.

As ex-lawyer (turned bounty hunter) attempted to hunt down and capture the thirteen bandits who murdered his father, however, Brisco would need some help...

First and foremost, Bisco's closest friend is his "trusty horse", Comet. Comet is a faithful, yet stubborn horse. Though he his prone to jealousy, he will do almost anything for a green apple. Brisco can apparently understand his horse, and (for some reason) Comet also believes that he is a person. Comet's interactions with Brisco brought in a lot of the tounge-in-cheek humor to the show.

His second closest ally could often be seen wearing a large trench coat and sawed off shotgun. James Lonefeather, also known as "Lord Bowler", was a former foe of Brisco. Due to an agreement, in which Lord Bowler would collect all of the bounty on the Bly's men, Lord Bowler eventually became his "partner" and friend. Lord Bowler's tough exterior would contradict his love for fine wines and mansion filled wih precious crystals.

Another friend of Brisco is Dixie Cousins, who has a habbit of showing up in the most interesting places. She is the love of Brisco's life, but he is too busy to be able to settle down.

Socrates is the company appointed lawyer who eventually becomes a liason to the president. Even though he is the white bread city boy of the group, he is a friend to Brisco and Lord Bowler. Socrates intructs Brisco on where to find his father's killers. He is a catalyst for a lot of the humor, and Brisco and Lord Bowler have plenty of ammunition at his expense.

Finally, you have professor Albert Wickwire, who is always trying to find the next "big thing".

Though he would often find himself in terrible danger, he be able to get out of any jam, thanks to his friends, wit, charm, and the use of a mysterious orb.

For anyone who has not seen this gem, I advise you to find it, watch it, and enjoy it. To me, the series is very reminiscent of Fox's Firefly. It is the perfect blend of action, comedy, drama, sci-fi, adventure, and is a perfect homage to the 1960's western genre.

Fun Facts:
- Brisco County Sr. was played by R. Lee Ermey.
- Though the show only lasted for one year, the theme music can often be heard on NBC during the olymics and other NBC sporting events.
- The holster used by Brisco would later be used for the Fox series, Firefly.