Do you remember when: 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., the ex-lawyer turned bounty hunter, as he attempted to hunt down and capture the thirteen bandits who murdered his father. Brisco, played by Bruce Campbell (link), would often find himself in classic deathtrap almost every episode. He would be able to get out of any jam, however, thanks to his wit, charm, and the use of a mysterious orb.

Though he was on a mission to track down the men who murdered his father, he would often be accompanied by a plethora of side characters. His closest ally could often be seen wearing a large trench coat and sawed off shotgun (link). Lord Bowler was a former foe of Brisco, but eventually became his partner and friend. Another integral part of Brisco's group was his horse Comet. Part of the tongue-in-cheek humor from this show often occurred in Brisco's conversations with his horse, who he seemed to understand. The final part of Brisco's posse was that of his lawyer/friend, Socrates. He was kind of the token nerdy guy, but he did bring something to the table. He was often a catalyst for the humor could take place.

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 (Link).
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.