Comments on: Then Came Bronson

By: Jim T.

Jim T. — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:21:17 +0000

I really need to see it again. I watched it on occasion during the initial run, but would have been about 7 years old then, so my recall is limited, but the atmosphere/texture was attractive, the lead actor obviously talented. I recall some episode where Bronson said something like “I guess they don’t use the word ‘groovy’ anymore”–in retrospect, rather clever writing. Reading now about the series concept, it sounds like one of the many shows that followed the template set by The Fugitive.

By: 2baggs

2baggs — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:09:00 +0000

then came bronson is al;so avalible at oldtvshows.us

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:08:00 +0000

I found the show on DVD at this site: http://www.bestoldtimemovies.com/thencamebronson.htm. I’m keeping my eye out for rentals.

By: Delburg

Delburg — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:16:00 +0000

Damn Steve you sure rolled back the clock for me with that video.

From 1971 to 1974 I rode the strech of road featured in the last 20 seconds of the clip.

Ca 1 from Carmel Highlands to Point Sur, Some of the most senic and most photographed road in the world.

I would ride my 1971 Honda SL350 or my 1970 Suzuki 185(model # slips my feble old mind) dirt Bike the 26mi from my home in Pacific grove to the Naval Facility at Point Sur, I had to ender this ride while in the Defense of our Great Nation while serving in the U.S. Navy.

Most memeroies fade but riding across "Bixby Bridge" on a clear summer morning is a memory that lives forever in my mind.

I left Califonia in 1974 when I transfered to Bermuda. A Jewel in the Atlantic filled with Vespas, Lambtettas, and who knows how many Mopeds, ( what else do you need with a speed limit of 20 mph, (15mph in town).

After that I went to Newfoundland( not much for a riding season there) and got off 2 wheels.

But as of March of this year I'm back up having purchased an 07 Suzuki Burgman 650. The only thing I can say is I don't know why I ever got off....

I live in southern Deleware not too far from you so maybe we can get together for a ride sometime.

Thanks Again for your great Blog...

Jim

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:11:00 +0000

jenni: A Sportster and Vespa GT sounds like great choices!

kano: I hope I am still in good shape to ride when I retire whenever that comes along. Until then I'll need to go wherever I end up whenever I can.

demonio: Good to know the idea of Then Came Bronson works across the ocean.

By: Demonio Pellegrino

Demonio Pellegrino — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:51:00 +0000

Never heard of this Branson guy over here! But he surely reflects what I see in riding motorbikes!

By: Kano

Kano — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:55:00 +0000

Sometimes I dream of living Bronson’s life. My kids are the magnet that points my Sportster home at the end of each day. Maybe when I retire, the kids grown, I won’t be too old to go wherever I end up.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:32:00 +0000

I have a Sportster and a Vespa GT. I love them both!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:25:00 +0000

Crusty: The trappings of modern life can be ponderous.

irondad: I am certainly riding because of early memories that I kept hidden for a long long time. Living dreams is hard work.

hrw115: I haven't seen the new Bourne movie but will check it out when it arrives by DVD someday. I can see the Vespa as an asset for Bourne...

conchscooter: I think that anything that varies far from automobile care, use, and ownership is seen as rebellious or worse. Drive an old car, don't wash and wax it obsessively, commute on two-wheels, all of these things seem rebellious and a rejection of what the mob feels is the correct course of action of the responsible adult.

This probably deserves a post of its own.

By: Conchscooter

Conchscooter — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:31:00 +0000

I am televisually challenged but we appear to be thinking about culturally rebellious images involving two wheels. Funny that dropping everything and going for a ride challenges the status quo. It worked for me as a restless youth and I recommend it in complacent middle age.