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The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

  • TV Series
  • 1977–19781977–1978
  • 1h
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7.5/10
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Dan Haggerty in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1977)
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Western
An innocent fugitive from the law lives in the wilderness with a grizzly bear companion and helps passers-by in the forest.An innocent fugitive from the law lives in the wilderness with a grizzly bear companion and helps passers-by in the forest.An innocent fugitive from the law lives in the wilderness with a grizzly bear companion and helps passers-by in the forest.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.5K
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  • Creator
    • Charles E. Sellier Jr.
  • Stars
    • Dan Haggerty
    • Denver Pyle
    • Bozo the Bear
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  • Creator
    • Charles E. Sellier Jr.
  • Stars
    • Dan Haggerty
    • Denver Pyle
    • Bozo the Bear
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    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Dan Haggerty
    Dan Haggerty
    • James 'Grizzly' Adamsas James 'Grizzly' Adams
    37 episodes37 eps • 1977–1978
    Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle
    • Mad Jackas Mad Jack
    37 episodes37 eps • 1977–1978
    Bozo the Bear
    Bozo the Bear
    • Ben, the Bearas Ben, the Bear
    37 episodes37 eps • 1977–1978
    Don Shanks
    Don Shanks
    • Nakomaas Nakoma
    36 episodes36 eps • 1977–1978
    Number Seven
    Number Seven
    • Burroas Burro
    35 episodes35 eps • 1977–1978
    Joshua
    Joshua
    • Raccoonas Raccoon
    18 episodes18 eps • 1977–1978
    John Bishop
    John Bishop
    • Robbie Cartmanas Robbie Cartman…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1977–1978
    Mary Lou
    Mary Lou
    • Skunkas Skunk
    7 episodes7 eps • 1977–1978
    Daniel
    Daniel
    • Skunkas Skunk
    6 episodes6 eps • 1977–1978
    Jack Kruschen
    Jack Kruschen
    • Frost-bite Foleyas Frost-bite Foley…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Don Galloway
    Don Galloway
    • Pinkertonas Pinkerton…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Todd Tingey
    Todd Tingey
    • Totanias Totani…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Ginger
    Ginger
    • Baby Deeras Baby Deer…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977
    Lois Red Elk
    Lois Red Elk
    • Indian Womanas Indian Woman
    1 episode1 ep • 1977
    Lori Sutton
    • Talithaas Talitha
    1 episode1 ep • 1977
    Charles Martin Smith
    Charles Martin Smith
    • Theodore 'Teddy' Rooseveltas Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt
    1 episode1 ep • 1977
    Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox
    • Cartmanas Cartman
    1 episode1 ep • 1977
    Slim Pickens
    Slim Pickens
    • Fine Hopeas Fine Hope
    1 episode1 ep • 1977
    • Creator
      • Charles E. Sellier Jr.
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    • Trivia
      Ben, who was actually played by a female grizzly named "Bozo", died in 1999. She is very much missed by her owners who considered her part of their family. Bozo left behind a female cub, who is said to be a lot like her mother.
    • Quotes

      Mad Jack: [title sequence narration] They call me Mad Jack, and if there is anybody in these mountains that knows the real story about James Adams, that'd be me. So I'm putting it down in writing just how it happened in hopes of setting the record straight. Well, my friend Adams was accused of a crime he didn't commit, so he escaped into the mountains, leaving behind the only life that he ever knew. Now that wilderness out there ain't no place for a greenhorn and his chances of survivin' were mighty slim. Weren't no time at all before he was beaten down, ragged and nearly starved. Long about then, he came upon a grizzly bear cub, all alone and helpless. Now Adams knew that little critter couldn't survive without his help; so he started right down that cliff, risking his own life to save it.

      [chuckles]

      Mad Jack: Now that cub took to Adams right off. And that was when he discovered that he had special kind of way with animals; They'd just come right up to him like he was a natural part of the wilderness. But that bear cub, he was extra special. As he growed, he became the best friend Adams ever had, and together, they became a legend.

    • Connections
      Edited into Legend of the Wild (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Maybe
      Written by Thom Pace

      Performed by Thom Pace

    User reviews10

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    8/10
    Wonderful Family Show That Doesn't Get Made Anymore!
    I loved the character of James "Grizzly" Adams, who was played by the perfectly cast Dan Haggerty, whose warmth and caring was conveyed effectively. Denver Pyle as his friend Mad Jack was funny and memorable, and Don Shanks as his blood-brother Nacoma performed his part as a Native American with sincerity and respect. Then of course there was Ben, the big grizzly that Adams rescued as a cub from a mountain ledge, and is now his protector and companion.

    Like the 1974 film that preceded it, some will no doubt complain that the series is too simple, even corny, but I reject these views, since Adams is a good man, unjustly accused of a crime he did not commit, but has no way of proving his innocence, which is why he fled to the wilderness.

    A series that presents respect for nature, Native Americans, and helping one's fellow human should be treasured, and I'm glad this series is finally available on DVD.

    "Maybe", the show's theme song, is beautiful, and may bring a tear to the eye!
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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Grizzly Adams Productions
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Mann in den Bergen
    • Filming locations
      • Payson, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Sunn Classic Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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