Reunited ‘Northern Exposure’ Stars Look Back Fondly At Their Quirky Show | TODAY

In the summer of 1990, a show about an eccentric town in Alaska debuted. “Northern Exposure” went on to become a cult classic. Now TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager catches up with stars Rob Morrow, Janine Turner and Cynthia Geary as well as creator Joshua Brand, who says, “we knew we had something, and it was special.”
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Reunited ‘Northern Exposure’ Stars Look Back Fondly At Their Quirky Show | TODAY

[@kimono5484]

2024, it's streaming on Amazon prime now. I've never seen the show before but I'm watching now and I love it.

[@brucedeerhaven]

Same here! Have been watching it every night for 2 weeks - sometimes 2 or 3 episodes a night!

[@rebeccam8154]

I was so excited to find it on Amazon Prime! I've already watched through the series almost 3 times. ♥

[@persereika7401]

Is it HD quality and do all the seasons have the original soundtrack? On DVDs only the first season has the right songs, all the other ones have generic music instead.

[@kimono5484]

​@@persereika7401I've never seen the original on TV or the DVD version, but I know that wiki says the DVDs used elevator music and what's streaming is not elevator music. I think it's mostly original music. I watch with closed captioning on always and there were only a couple of times when I noticed that the lyrics on the screen didn't match the lyrics I was hearing, which makes me think that the closed captioning was the original music and they changed the music in those few places.

[@adamchandler8508]

I'm pretty sure that it's the original soundtrack that's on Amazon.@@persereika7401

[@FarmWeigh]

My late wife and I loved this show. We couldn’t miss an episode. Seeing this reunion reminds me of good times when my wife was alive.

[@spider324]

awhh man hope u doing good im 20 and i just started watching it

[@mjm5081]

🙏 ✌ ❤

[@TRUMPSUCKS45]

The show had such a magical reverence for life too. Sorry about your wife. It's a beautiful show.❤

[@TRUMPSUCKS45]

I think the population was higher. Just watched the election episode 😂

[@pilouuuu]

The show was so quirky, but at same touching and optimistic and I totally loved it! This world needs something like Northern Exposure nowadays.

[@Archer28M]

They lived imaginary life like it's lived in reall life in smal Bosnia towns.

[@bobbymann6609]

I always argue with people that NORTHERN EXPOSURE is a better series than THE SOPRANOS.

[@stevemuzak8526]

@@bobbymann6609both are great in different ways

[@JM-zk9ou]

Schitt's Creek is a bit like this. It has the same quirky and supportive feel.

[@crazgirl80]

The thing about Northern Exposure is that it is so well written, it is almost timeless. Run the series again and people would tune in to watch it every week.

[@ultrasuede7757]

I assume that the cost of licensing the music is a big reason why the show has not been in syndication for many years.

[@eily_b]

As always greedy music corporations ruin everything

[@mikearchibald744]

I was going to write that but a little more cynically, because basically two of the people on the panel are a creator who stole the idea from somebody and a guy who spent half the show trying to get out of his contract. How bad the creators were was that their NEXT show was literally to have, what was it, a doctor in a caribbean location or something. I call that the Star Trek effect, people love the actors but couldn't recognize a writer on the street, and as you say, this was writers, pure and simple. I find that with Star Trek as well, conventions talk to the 'talkiing props' and yet the themes and symbols and metaphors are never discussed. Most of the writers went on to big careers because they were obviously great writers. Sadly when they talked about a reboot all they talked about were the main characters and not even Marilyn. It was very much a group show, even a TINY bit too much about Fleishmann and you'd want the guy eaten by a bear. But yeah, music is always a pain in the butt. For the FIRST run they are always accomodating. I still hold a grudge against Pink Floyd becaues the guy who did WKRP said that they got 17 seconds of "Dogs" for three thousand, but when it came time for syndication they wanted a HUNDRED and three thousand and this was just ten years later. And even now the Shout Factory put together a DVD and the one holdout was Pink Floyd so now the only decent copy of the show has them playing a 'soundalike', and of course nothing 'sounds like' Pink Floyd. This had John Cale, Lyndsey Buckingham, the stones, and on and on, so that would be a small fortune. But I think you can watch it on KZbin, do people actually watch television anymore?

[@anthonyschreiber4184]

I’m originally from Calgary Alberta and my wife and were driving through Washington heading back from camping our way thru the state. We realized that we would be driving by Rosalyn so we decided to camp for the night. It was more than 10 years ago but I remember it like yesterday. All the indoor scenes were shot on set but the outdoor scenes were shot in the town. Walking the street... it was surreal and comforting. I loved the show. Walking the streets and taking it in... it was like my field of dreams. When the show was first on, I was Joel’s age ...roughly. Just as messed up... Now that I am social distancing, l am watching my beloved dvds again. Now I am Holling’s age (Irony, I did marry a much younger woman.) and I see the show in a different light. The series was so far ahead of its time and in 2020, it still stands up. It’s art and I am glad it was part of my life.

[@anastapatsak]

That's amazing, this show really is art.

[@NickFaze872]

Ive been to roslyn a lot and camped on the sam lesac river

[@angelabluebird609]

So enjoyed your fine post. This show is much beloved!

[@peterdickinson7842]

Medicine Hat was the nearest town for us squaddies. A delightful place, since I spent every evening there, I think as the other lads had to go on Warfare exercises. The next time, I was with the guy Obediah, and other lads we travelled to Regina , that weren't bad, into Montana too, scenic but one place we went to folk didn't wanna know us! Still spending a night on top of a mountain in Banff, with the firewatcher, now that was good, I'm 66 yrs do you still have these folk? Or has technology been introduced? 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards.

[@amy83079]

We should plan a trip for die hard fans😊I’ll bring the bagels and good tunes.

[@psylaxis9210]

Every character on this show was so well written and well played, it was a town that was very easy to fall in love with.

[@QuantumElectricians]

Northern Exposure was a family friendly Twin Peaks with sweetness and optimism. They sprinkled in just enough magical stuff, Native American mysticism with great, lovable characters and philosophical musings on life and humanity. It was a perfect balance to Twin Peaks at the time and I loved both. A truly great show.

[@jvallas]

Boy, you hit on the important characteristics that others aren't mentioning that, to me, are what made it a stand-out and unique.

[@RoxanaToledo-pk8te]

I'm 61 and I'm not exaggerating when I say this was my favorite show EVER. Funny, quirky, amazing characters, beautiful scenery. Also, the plot wasn't so convoluted (like some of today's shows) that you could just relax and watch. Great acting too. For me, the perfect show...

[@landline516]

I still want to in live in Cicely. Shout out to Chris in the morning, Ed and Ruthanne. One of the best shows ever.

[@laurakyle6547]

Me too!!!! Cicely is the best fictional town.

[@flapjackid]

Time to start a petition to get this series streamed.

[@LanceAnderson77]

Unfortunately the episodes on that site are inexplicably sped up.

[@number27k51]

@@LanceAnderson77 kind of like the Whitehouse

[@notraxxful]

Only took 6 years!

[@linakeke]

At long last it's on Amazon Prime!! 🙌🙌

[@kitttenn2048]

I loved this show. Was very sad when it ended.

[@shack8110]

Part of the appeal also was the setting and the cinematography. Plus, Alan Arkin as the always barefoot, ex-CIA, master chef was always a scene stealer. I wished he or a character like him had his own show.

[@MtlCstr]

yu stu Adam Arkin. Alan was his father.

[@shack8110]

grazzi, I always get their names mixed up

[@kathyruthbarker]

Kitt Tenn I miss the show to . Love watching John Corbett in anything loved him

[@Historian212]

@@MtlCstr LOL, Alan still is his father.

[@pkc4166]

Here we are 3 years after this interview STILL waiting for the re boot!

[@emilywhittaker9414]

I don’t want a reboot, I just want the originals to be available in their entirety ANYWHERE!

[@bghammock]

@@emilywhittaker9414 Northern Exposure and Picket Fences. People just don't know how good ..

[@drewframson7495]

@@emilywhittaker9414 Amazon Prime has all 6 seasons free!

[@laurenesparza1]

@@emilywhittaker9414they’re on Prime now!

[@sabrinan4792]

My favorite show of all time. Period. Amazing storylines, writing, cast and acting. I need to find the dvds. Time for a little Northern Exposure.

[@evanwolf6618]

🧐 i went to dr. fleishman's high school. bronx science.

[@jungersrules]

Mine, too! I love BritComs, but NE is my favorite US show of all time.

[@shelld1261]

I just bought the whole series in a box set. Loving it 🥰

[@RoxanaToledo-pk8te]

Mine too. Favorite show of all time, period. And I'm 61 yrs old. I still wear my "Chris in the morning" t-shirt.

[@jimbojet8728]

One of my all time Favs. I was so badly injured and in a lot of pain , consequently housebound for many months , when I discovered this show. It came on daily at about 18.00 hrs in the evening and I never missed an episode. I took my meds and enjoyed that day’s episode. Always clever , always interesting and the cast, the cast were magnificent every day. Thank you, for the enormous help (you’ll never know) you all brought me back to life. Thank you, I’ll never forget that time.

[@hambonebecracken9606]

I watched this series with my than elderly neighbor who was dying of congestive heart failure we never missed a show really miss those moments.

[@ochoreba7949]

I literally watch Northern Exposure at least twice a week. I have the box set and have loved this show for 25 years! I need to know what "something in the making" is!!!😀😀😀😀

[@sonnyk155]

Darren Burrows This will get yo to Darren who's heading up a reboot.

[@dexkam7d]

Ochoreba I am glad there is.someone else like me in this case :) I finish the last episode of season 6 and watch everything all over again. I'll tell you what it is. ... Its magic :)

[@fimnorawestcaw5307]

Are you watching the VHS or the DVDs? Because the original music is not used in the DVDs. If it streams, I hope it come on from the original. It's one of the greatest shows I've ever seen, but without the original soundtrack, it does lose something.

[@greyeyed123]

If it streams or is converted to blu ray, they will either replace much of the music, or have to pay through the nose to get it...as the contracts were not written with DVDs, streaming, etc, in mind, thus the music was only included for broadcast only. This, I think, is the only reason it hasn't been around much. It would be awesome if other '90s shows like ER made a comeback somewhere on streaming also.

[@WillChil466]

@@fimnorawestcaw5307 Oh yes. The music was perfect. Whoever chose it was very talented.

[@CringeComedyTV]

This brings me back to my adolescence. I was a teenager in the 90's when this show originally aired and I absolutely loved it. Even back then, this show was unique and just had a certain something to it. I miss those days.

[@stroise]

One of the best shows ever written for television ♥️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎👍🏼

[@TheFreekinUsername]

For the record, Northern Exposure was written about my group of friends and a few other citizens who lived in Seward, Alaska back in the 80's and 90's. Though there are reports the show was based on the people of Talkeetna, AK, I'm witness to the fact that the writers stayed with my friend Maggie (the original Maggie) while they wrote about the people they met and observed in Seward. Chris in the Morning was based on Seward's quirky radio host and now college professor, Kurt Dunbar. Ed was loosely based on a man we affectionately called, Spaceman Bruce...

[@timkbt]

I can believe it. I played up in Juneau for six weeks back in the late ‘80’s. I lived in Seattle for thirty years. I also played at Janine’s 30th birthday party at her home in Redmond. As they say you either love Alaska or you hate it, there’s no middle ground. I always felt that a writer or others had to have spent some time up there. The first night we were there we had a bear on our front porch. Since I was playing at a club out by the airport called the landing strip I got to know many of the residents. We were picked up at the airport by this guy named Bob. He pulled up in a big 60’s Cadillac. While he was driving us out to the band house he asked us if we wanted a beer. We declined but he had one. I asked him what he did for a living? He said I’m the chief mechanic for Alaskan Airlines. I said so you’re off today? He said no I’m working. Our drummer said they have squirrels up there that are black, weigh 400 pounds and kind of look like a bear. 😆 I’m glad I had the experience but it takes a certain kind of person that wants to live there. If you’re into the outdoors you’ll be OK otherwise you’ll end up an alcoholic.

[@ekLuca]

Wait what? I want to know more! :D

[@ekLuca]

Was there like an Astronaut there? :)

[@dustyoldhat]

I feel like I've seen you leave this comment on just about anything I've read or watched about NE whether on KZbin, Reddit, and elsewhere. You must really need attention.

[@dr.a.995]

.,.but closing with “My Town” sung by a young Iris DeMent, beought tears to the eye. A good friend leaving my life.

[@balloonfarm5903]

I finally tracked down the cd that has that song and bought it just for that song , but they’re all good.

[@joshuahoover6841]

Oh my God the first time I heard that I cried my eyes out

[@paulleverington3453]

I watch this series over and over and over again. Love all the feelings that it gives me...

[@31Alden]

I echo everyone’s sentiments. Well-written, quirky, and enchanting.

[@scottfaudree7201]

Love this show. Wish my kids could understand how cool this was for me.

[@phalynwilliams4119]

Back in the day Northern Exposure was my show. I don't think that I ever missed an episode! Thanks for the stroll down remember lane.

[@vancemccarthy2554]

As soon as I finished watching the first episode - I was hooked.

[@johnmcnatty1710]

Me too

[@helenhines2712]

This was my favorite show in the 90's! Was so sad when it ended.

[@Ms.GreenJeans]

This show literally stays in my dvd every year from nov til feb. This year, 2020, I have watched it 4 times(rona times). This show was so amazing, especially for its time. LOVE it.

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

Same here🥰

[@user-yz3et4lq9y]

Uhm, would you marry me? Please? :) I'll be your Fleuschman, you can be McConnel, if your avatar picture is actually you, your even prettier than her!! Can't wait to get the Blu-ray with the full music . . .

[@SERGUMUM]

Best series ever!.

[@jerryhasselson4759]

Serg Orton I agree completely Northern Exposure is the best television series EVER

[@kmsharley75]

Some shows that rival it: Twin Peaks Lost 24 Game Of Thrones (blows everything away) But Northern Exposure is great,and one of my favorites of all time.

[@danthefan5378]

KM...75, All the shows You list had Killings & Violence & Gratuitous Backstabbing, just what the Avg usa viewer wants. Northern exposure had Loss dealt with in Caring Evolved ways. Be Well!

[@schymark8392]

This was a great show that came out of nowhere.

[@2BNIdaho]

If the networks can run "Little House On The Prairie" and "The Walton's" over and over again, why not "Northern Exposure"! That would be the day I would dance in celebration!

[@hearttoheart4me]

Even the DVD's are not fully part of the original show. Something about the music that was played. They didn't have the rights when the DVD were released. So am guessing that is the reason why it is not streamed. With Waltons and LHOTP, the music was produced specifically for those shows So no rights had to be acquired.

[@johnlinnon2629]

They did, on Sundays, for awhile.

[@Michael-ns1ey]

I'm Scottish. In my teens in the early 90s one channel showed American programmes (shows) like 'Little House', 'The Waltons', 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea', 'Time Tunnel', 'Land of the Giants', all on a Sunday, and I watched them all. They took my mind off the knowledge that I had to go to school the next day. 'Northern Exposure' was my favourite, but it was on very late, about 11pm if I remember rightly, on Wednesdays. I haven't seen a single episode since it ended.

[@lwaves]

@Mac Tex flex capacitor It's not because of the artists or the band, it's because of the record companies and publishers that hold those publishing rights. The artists themselves don't get a say in it. Those publishers only see what money can be made, that's their sole goal, not what is best for everyone. It's why there was such a long wait for the DVD's to release and even and even a question of IF the later seasons would release. It's happened to so many shows from the pre-DVD era. DVD rights weren't a thing when the shows aired, so the publishers decided they could cash in on it. Nowadays it's different but not back then.

[@magicunicorn6535]

@@Michael-ns1ey - I used to watch The Waltons, too. During those days, it seemed like every show on TV was a cop show or "Emergency" - nothing but guns and loud sirens. While my sisters were in the living room watching the cop shows, I'd retreat to the den to watch The Waltons -- the only quiet show on TV with no guns or sirens! ;^)

[@wisemanspoke]

I L-O-V-E-D Northern Exposure, would wait for Friday’s 10:30 pm patiently back in the day airing at our solo government channel (somewhere in Minor Asia...). It was such a blast and the music, learned so many bands through the show. Intros and endings were the best with these philosophical dialogues...

[@brianbrenton1025]

all these years later, Janine Turner is still just so captivating!

[@sickntirednurse730]

She's crazy now!

[@LethalMartialArtist]

She’s sooo beautiful

[@Michael-ns1ey]

She looks very different, to me. Her face doesn't have that 'pointyness' anymore. 'Joel' looks exactly the same. 'Shelley' looks better :)

[@millsykooksy4863]

Stunning

[@spaceghost8995]

Turner is a religious lunatic. She thinks Sarah Palin is just awesome. Let that sink in.

[@cynthiaerickson3646]

I live in roslyn.everyday i walk out my door and feel i am in a scene from show walking thru many of set locations,homes used,forest scenes,highway scenes.loved the show,love Roslyn

[@kmora7360]

My great grandparents and 2nd Great Grandparents lived and raised family there. I did not know this fact at the time in the 1990's, that my musician first husband and myself chose to limit all of our t.v. and movie entertainment to 1 sit com choice each with an occasional VHS rental. We stuck to that for years and kept the same choice each so as to free up time for friends, family and projects. My choice was Northern Exposure. I finally got to visit Cle Elum around 2007, where one of my ancestors is buried. Sadly, I was on a work schedule and did not have time to make it to Roslyn. Of course, I mean to make it back someday to visit all of my ancestors gravesites. And of course I agree with every fan here, that Northern Exposure was magical and a wonderful, relaxing treat to be entertained with each week. Seems I have an extra connection. Perhaps that is why I took my one choice for a sit com to pick Northern Exposure?

[@kerravonii7760]

Absolutely loved this show. Remember it starting in the UK around early 1991. One of my best memories of then and in my top ten of tv shows

[@jmer9126]

I appreciate the segment, but where are the native actors? Not even mentioned, but to me they carried the show.

[@sunh1213]

Thank you for asking this.

[@Andy-ty2ni]

agreed,,,i would wait with anticipation for Marilyn or Ed to say something....they would always make my night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Burn down your town in protest

[@revandenburg]

@@Dog.soldier1950 you're gettin' a BIT Dramatic!! but I would've loved to see Marilyn!

[@jkorshak]

@@Dog.soldier1950 Overturn the next election - Trump will come with you to the capitol next time - he promises. Believe me.

[@wendysalter]

My all-time favourite!! The moose, the setting, the music, the stories, the cast and their roles. I miss it...

[@alanrix5344]

Yes right out of left field a fabulous make you feel good show

[@spacewurm]

Cynthia Geary is so beautiful. I've had a crush on her since my teens.. Northern Exposure is one of the best retro shows.

[@itsalgud1459]

Totally original and very creative, the show is a masterpiece, particularly when compared with almost everything else! My favorite scene is still when her boyfriend got hit by a satellite falling from the sky, and they buried him in a coffin with the spiky antennas sticking out from one end. 😆

[@judithneeley5229]

Oh yes, now I remember that episode! I couldn't stop laughing it was so silly.

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety4545]

classic to say the least, have the dvd and it shows deleted scenes of the different reactions Rick has as its about to hit him😆

[@maynardreed4036]

This was probably my favorite show of this time frame. I'd watch it again if it was available.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

It remains my favorite series that I've ever experienced. Nothing's come close since, although there has been some really good television-- there always is exceptional stuff if you pan for gold. Northern Exposure was so winning and charming and quirky. I loved that it would feature different styles and genres of story telling; one episode might include a fable or fairy tale, another would be an addictive mystery, another would feature a really funny scenario, and another might deal with a tragedy. The show's a gem, no other way to say it.

[@laurieotto3261]

Agreed. Up there in my classic loves with M*A*S*H. Best show ever! But time marches on…

[@daverychling2970]

This, and the Sopranos

[@joycee5493]

Loved this show! “Northern Exposure” and “The Wonder Years” were two of the best shows ever.

[@eily_b]

And M*A*S*H

[@Fox1nDen]

yes yes yes please make a reunion series with this show. they have loyal fans still living and will millions of new fans. bring it back!

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

My dad, sister and I adore this show. So fun and heartfelt an quirky with such loveable characters. Timeless.

[@jayf8308]

I have watched this series from pilot to completion more than a couple of times. What a great story filled with a bunch of great stories. For me it has helped to heal me through the hiccups of life and that's not what I normally look for in entertainment.

[@hotstixx]

In a particularly stressful year in new york all those years ago,this was my cure..dearly loved the show.

[@matejmatej3554]

I was in love with Maggie she was so sweet and beautiful. We had this show in 90s here in sLOVEnia east europe

[@TimC887]

Watched the show and then watched it in syndication over and over. It’s still with me after all these years.

[@claudiascott6654]

My favorite series of all time.. the writing is incredible.. watching the DVD's again .. still wonderful!

[@kevindoran9271]

The show was filmed in the town of Roslyn Washington. They still have the series store fronts set up for tourists to this day.

[@dehoedisc7247]

I'll bet they do, there is money to be made by catering to the older crowd who may have followed the series.

[@seththomas9105]

@@dehoedisc7247 Crazy. I was 20 when this show started, now I'm in the "older" crowd who may have followed the series. Jebus! I'm almost 49... LOL!

[@brotherdave8978]

Been there and loved it

[@hurstma59]

Roslyn is real town and always was ! Not built as a fake movie set.

[@cynthiaerickson3646]

@@dehoedisc7247 no,store fronts,buildings are all original,no sets.the enterior of the Brick though was shot in a studio.the radio station still stands in the 1800 building it was filmed in.many of downtown buildings are from 1850s.i know,i live here

[@ochoreba7949]

BEST SHOW EVER! I rewatch it like 3 times a year! 💖💖😊

[@stephenulmer3781]

My mom mentioned this show to me before it premiered and so I watched the first episode with her. We were hooked and watched it faithfully each week until the end of the series ❤

[@ellecaledonia348]

My hubby and I’s favorite show of all time! I have such fond memories of the characters.

[@paulelliott3220]

Truly a magnificent series Got this on DVD and love the series and all the marvellous characters Wonderful indeed; gonna rewatch this at Christmas

[@Dcvillnz]

Bring back Northern Exposure !!!! It was a great show , I loved the-actors-and the characters

[@DebbieMarthey-jn2kh]

I love watching Northern Exposure on the Prime Channel! The relationships between the actors were incredible ❤️

[@sandybiltz2476]

Always loved "Northern Exposure" !❤ One the best tv shows ever made!

[@spokaneman7327]

I love how these older shows are peppered with bit parts by actors who later came into their own fame. That alone has me wanting to go back and re-watch this amazing show.

[@spokaneman7327]

​@Steve Austin Perhaps reread my comment. I was referencing the brief roles (aka "bit parts") done by individuals who were not well known at the time, e.g. Jack Black or Anthony Edwards (as was indicated in the video).

[@Sch2155]

Northern Exposure is one of the best shows ever!

[@Velobetty]

Northern Exposure makes my heart sing and is the very best TV series there ever has been! 💚

[@wvreeland]

I am a huge fan of this show. It always made me feel warm inside. Please make it available for streaming!!

[@Alderon2007]

This show brings back so many memories for me. It was the one time my entire family would get together and spend an evening having good food, conversation and a glorious episode of Northern Exposure. My mother and father have since both passed away but I would love to have it streaming So i can start a new tradition with my family in honor of my parents and the wonderful little town of Cicely. :)

[@johnsmith-xh6je]

one of my favorite shows I would have watched it just to see Janine Turner alone ! so beautiful !

[@jamesallen5591]

Same here.

[@terryf5131]

Yessss!!

[@daviddewitt9365]

I worked on the show from the 7th to the last episode and Janine Turner was even better looking in person than on the show, and had a sweet manner of speaking and smiling at everybody, hard worker, and everybody liked her in the cast and crew alike ... Once, we were at the airstrip and I was the same height as Barry Corbin so was standing in while they lined up the next shot with Janine as they cheated the camera, that is, instead of moving everything 180 degrees to get the opposite actor's view, they just move the camera a few feet so the other actor's background looks different ... standing inches from her face (actors stand unnaturally close to each other to be in frame) I decided to tease her a bit. I said, Ugh ... and she said, I know, I hate cheating ... and that gave me a chance to say, Yeah, I can never keep my story straight, either ... to this, she blushed a little and said: Oh, you MEN! ... with a big smile and I had made her day a little more fun, so it made my day ... You really do stand around a lot waiting for setups ...

[@dustyoldhat]

@@daviddewitt9365 What was your job on the show? I heard she was capable of some real serious tantrums on set. Not as bad as Rob but still they both had developed a reputation by the second season for being primadonnas

[@RomeoEdward]

Still loving to watch Northern Exposure. I bought all seasons on DVD and currently am on my 6th time through them. I watch the show with my 90 year old mother because she loves the show as much as I do. Bless you all for the best show on television in the last 20 years.

[@ultrasuede7757]

The show ended 24 years ago, so let's say that it's the best show on television in the past 30 years -- or, for me, it's the best show ever.

[@arnoldanderson1501]

This show is our favorite show on television in 2024. I love watching it, and the title music is wonderful.

[@georgerankin5452]

when i introduced it to my cell mates, they loved it also and renamed it 'The moose show '.

[@thomasromano9321]

Northern Exposure was such a delightful, original show at a time when there was, like today, so much crap programming to wade through. How many reality shows, talk shows, cooking shows, and bad sitcoms can one stand not to mention some of the forgettable series drama shows of the time. Northern Exposure, like MASH, hit a vein in the hearts of a lot of people who endeared themselves to the quirky characters of this series.

[@jimburig7064]

Hands down, Northern Exposure was my all time favorite series. There will never be another. Every Monday night I could look forward to a change of scenery and engaging cast of people for an hour.

[@silviaascasibar267]

Favorite show ever. Please, please, please make it availble again so we can show what great tv is to our sons and daughters

[@rodmackenzie1450]

I loved this show, I named by boat "Northern Exposure" and dingy "Over Exposure"...

[@macswanton9622]

missed the 'm' by two keys

[@ochoreba7949]

BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!

[@zaynevanday142]

I’m from New Zealand and everyone loved this show it was a beautiful symphony

[@melissachin9499]

Been binge watching the whole series on Prime!! On season 4 now. So good! I wish I lived in Cicely with these folks. The characters are so well written and it just keeps getting better and better every season. Love this show so much!

[@starriderkittykat9064]

I loved that show, watched it everyday.. I would love to see a reboot.

[@vanpiper]

I have all 6 seasons on DVD I can watch them over and over again they never get old I would love to find a small town in Sicily Alaska if it was real.

[@Valno1973]

I loved that show!! I remember being in high school and all my friends knew not to call during that hour because I wouldn't answer. I was so sad when it ended. There was something magical about that show. Miss it. Thank goodness I have the dvd's.

[@JD-lb8np]

I remember waking up every morning hearing that theme song. Glad thier bringing it back!

[@MrSevillian]

This was played and re-played in Spain for so many seasons that I lost the count. And deservedly so.

[@angelatrinh1156]

I wouldn't have guessed it would play in Spain.

[@MrSevillian]

@@angelatrinh1156 Huge success indeed.

[@MidwestMedic]

Two and a half years later and still not streaming anywhere. Such a shame. Such a good show.

[@markshippoli8918]

This was one of mine, and my late fathers favorite shows. I think a lot of it's popularity came from great character development! The rolls were so well defined. You really felt like you knew, and could relate to these people!

[@WoodwoseRadio]

It's so interesting to see the cast after so many years. A great series that will live in my heart forever.

[@CrowdPleeza]

When I first saw this I was trying to figure out who that character(Joshua Brand) was. I was like, "I don't remember him". LOL

[@TXMEDRGR]

I liked the show when it was on and again recently when the library had the entire series on DVD. It held up well.

[@craigd6261]

Love this show. Every so often I dip back into the DVD's for a quick fix

[@dukefan37923]

I recently started watching the show on Amazon....and I love it. It's sooo good, and the characters are great. I had forgotten just how stunningly beautiful Janine Turner was and is. The guy who played Holling is from my hometown!

[@nancyann1358]

my all time favorite Show! go through the series again sometimes bc it's a lifter great entertaining awesome show! :-)

[@elizabethw.454]

Bring it back!!!! Stream it with original music!!!

[@sidilicious11]

It was one of our favorite show ever. Someone needs to do a show like this again.

[@FlexibleFlyer50]

I loved the show! Every week I used to dream about living in Cicely, Alaska, if only to meet the motley assortment of characters that came through that town and touched everyone's lives. Long live Northern Exposure!

[@Analysta654]

I loved this show. I used to watch it regularly.

[@maxnullifidian]

Best of the best, indeed! I loved this show!

[@hardingtess42]

Watched when it was on the first time and we are watching it again on Amazon Prime and loving just it as much as we did the first time.

[@montemccarty6512]

The episode where Cicely got its name. The old man telling the story and the cast being involved in the story. Best episode. Loved this series.

[@georgiojansen7758]

seen it already three times, so relaxing

[@stjudeprayer7]

I've thought how show business/ Hollywood just so neglects some of the most beautiful faces. I've wondered how both Janine Turner and Cynthia Geary are off into some oblivion.... both so perfectly beautiful... recall the ways of John Corbett wafting into soliloquies... one fascinating character, thoroughly enjoyable... Sue Ann (forgive me, I forget her name) the elder citizen.. she has passed away... Many, many times I've said in writing or to friends there is nothing today (except for Shark Tank, and Columbo 70s reruns, Jeopardy) that I watch/ And here we get to be reminded of the Greatest of all shows ever --- nothing like it anywhere.

[@v-town1980]

stjudeprayer7 Ruth Ann.

[@davidmathews2599]

I remember watching it at home by myself the nights that I didn't go out partying in my twenties. I was hooked. I really liked that show.

[@icemule]

Never missed an episode and still love that show, one of the best ever.

[@TomKaren94]

Cynthia Geary still looks fantastic. My favorite TV show ever.

[@pvtrichter8816]

certainly aged better than JANINE although she is still very attractive ! now THAT knob ROB also not so much !! [ JUST TEASING LUV!!] good to hear the writer BRAND offer his insights now wait for my ideas !! stay tuned LUV!!

[@cannwolfe1207]

A bit like Marsha Brady! Weird.

[@wingmanalive]

Janine Turner in those Chevy car commercials......you know what I'm talking about! Search them. She's GORGEOUS!

[@BigSkippy1263]

She was my celebrity crush back then. She's still a beautiful woman.

[@unstoppableExodia]

Yeah she's still beautiful now but back then she was super hot, totally under rated

[@susanfabian1521]

She's become a religious zealot who supports the far right freaks. We don't see her anymore because she made the mistake of talking about both her religious beliefs and politics on Entertainment Tonight.

[@bkmessiah1068]

Yes, how can anyone forget?

[@bkmessiah1068]

@@susanfabian1521 She's been brainwashed as well, money really does that to "people".

[@colddogs]

northern exposure's characters, and their actors, are the best there have ever been on television. what an ensemble!

[@sevenirises]

This was one of the best shows ever produced. I loved the philosophical and spiritual aspects of it. I wish they'd do a reunion or reboot.