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Northern Exposure (1990–1995)

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A newly graduated doctor is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.

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  • Rob Morrow and Janine Turner in Northern Exposure (1990)
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  • Rob Morrow and Janine Turner in Northern Exposure (1990)
  • Rob Morrow and Janine Turner in Northern Exposure (1990)

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Creators:

Joshua Brand, John Falsey
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Awards

Won 2 Golden Globes.

Another 25 wins & 89 nominations.

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16 February 1999 | Dickles
No other show has brought as much love to the TV screen.
Northern Exposure has been one of very few shows that have brought both laughter and tears to my eyes within each and every episode. There has never been a series as consistent in warmth and love as this one. I'm not sure if the writers were the same on similar (later) series like "Key West" and "Going to Extremes" but these did not last as long and seem to be unavailable in syndication. Perhaps I lean toward enjoying eccentricity more than some, but throughout any given episode's "quirky" moments there will always be an undercurrent for the common man, and a generous one at that. Having been a college DJ myself, I particularly appreciate the thoughtful summaries at the conclusion of most episodes with Chris' venting his mellow thoughts to the cold wilds of the Cicely (sp?) night.

If you don't have a fireplace, curl up with a Northern Exposure hour, and the effect will be much the same.

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Trivia

Jo Anderson, the woman who played Roslyn in the season three finale also made an appearance as the travelling school teacher Jane Harris in season four, episode fifteen, "Learning Curve".

Quotes

Maurice Minnifield: This is Cicely. She and Roslyn founded the town 97 years ago. Rumor and innuendo notwithstanding, they were just good friends.

Goofs

In most radio stations, the "On The Air" sign only lights when there is a live mike but, at KBHR, it remains lit whether Chris is using the microphone or not.

Alternate Versions

Only the first season retains the Universal Television logo on its DVD release, whereas further seasons edit out the logo.

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Genres

Comedy | Drama

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Release Date:

12 July 1990

Language

English, Russian, Yiddish, Tlingit, Hebrew

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Easton, Washington, USA

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