Then Came Bronson 1969
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What is Then Came Bronson?
Then Came Bronson is an American television series produced by MGM Television and broadcast on NBC. The series was created by Denne Bart Petitclerc and began with a feature-length pilot on March 24, 1969.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 17, 1969
- Last aired
- Apr 1, 1970
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Then Came Bronson is an American television series produced by MGM Television and broadcast on NBC. The series was created by Denne Bart Petitclerc and began with a feature-length pilot on March 24, 1969. It was broadcast for a period of one year, starting its first run on September 17, 1969. The series is an adventure/drama that follows the story of a disillusioned reporter who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The reporter travels on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, meeting various characters along the way. Some of these characters he helps, while others he educates. The series features a narrative that explores the interactions between the protagonist and the people he encounters on his travels.
Should you watch it?
“A disillusioned reporter trades his desk for a motorcycle, roaming America in search of meaning.”
- episodic journeys with diverse characters
- reflective tone and open‑road setting
- only one season of episodes
- pacing reflects its 1960s production style
Watch it if you enjoy contemplative road‑trip dramas about a lone wanderer.
The series presents a gentle adventure drama suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Runner Sep 17, 1969
- E2 The Old Motorcycle Fiasco Sep 24, 1969
- E3 ...A Famine Where Abundance Lies Oct 1, 1969
- E4 The Circle of Time Oct 8, 1969
- E5 Where Will the Trumpets Be? Oct 15, 1969
- E6 Amid Splinters of the Thunderbolt Oct 22, 1969
- E7 The 3:13 Arrives at Noon Oct 29, 1969
- E8 Old Tigers Never Die—They Just Run Away Nov 5, 1969
- E9 Your Love Is Like a Demolition Derby in My Heart Nov 19, 1969
- E10 Two Percent of Nothing Nov 26, 1969
- E11 All the World and God Dec 3, 1969
- E12 A Long Trip to Yesterday Dec 10, 1969
- E13 The Spitball Kid Dec 17, 1969
- E14 Against a Blank Cold Wall Dec 24, 1969
- E15 Sibyl Dec 31, 1969
- E16 A-Pickin' an' a-Singin' Jan 14, 1970
- E17 The Gleam of the Eagle Mind Jan 21, 1970
- E18 That Undiscovered Country... Jan 28, 1970
- E19 Lucky Day Feb 4, 1970
- E20 Mating Dance for Tender Grass Feb 11, 1970
- E21 The Mountain Feb 18, 1970
- E22 Still Waters Feb 25, 1970
- E23 The Forest Primeval Mar 4, 1970
- E24 The Ninety-Nine Mile Circle Mar 11, 1970
- E25 The Mary R Mar 25, 1970
- E26 What's an Ark Without Centaurs? Apr 1, 1970
Frequently asked questions
When did Then Came Bronson first air?
The pilot aired on March 24, 1969, and the series began its regular run on September 17, 1969, continuing into 1970.
Who created the series?
It was created by Denne Bart Petitclerc.
What is the basic premise?
Disillusioned reporter Jim Bronson quits his job and travels across America on a Harley‑Davidson motorcycle, meeting and helping various people.
What genres does the show belong to?
It is classified as an adventure and drama series.
How long did the series run?
It was greenlit for one year and aired on NBC from 1969 to 1970.