Then Came Bronson (TV Movie) Feature Clip

A Harley Roadster, a bedroll, a lonely stretch of highway: Jim Bronson (Michael Parks) is traveling where the road and the day take him, trying to make sense of things after the suicide of his close friend. He doesn’t go far along a magnificent stretch of California’s coastal Big Sur before he meets Temple Brooks (Bonnie Bedelia), a runway bride just as adrift as Jim is. Together, they’ll ride that Harley all the way to New Orleans. Together, they might find what they’re looking for. The pilot film for the same-titled 26-episode TV series, Then Came Bronson - seen here in an international version that has footage not seen in U.S. telecasts - came along in the free-wheeling era of Easy Rider. Hop on.

[@tedrodriguez3856]

I was 15 years old when Then Came Bronson was on TV I use to watch it every week! Now I'm retired and 67 years old!

[@kramsallisac9356]

This was one of the best TV show in the evenings back in 1969-1970 ........... Wish it was around again !!!

[@bmcbg]

loved that show when I was a kid, got interested in motorcycles because of it catch myself singing his song going down that lonesome highway sometimes when I ride..great memories and still trying to make them today. RIP Michael Parks

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@b mc...you took the words right out of my mouth! I'm a 63 year old Ozzie and watched the show as a teenager...still singin' the song and ridin' the long lonesome highway...wherever it happens to take me. Regards from Mitch

[@davidmccall4776]

@bmcbg * Me too brother! This show was a huge influence on my love for motorcycles! I'm pushing 70, and still have my Harley. I just can't bring myself to let her go. 🐗H-D🇺🇸👍

[@kramsallisac9356]

It was awesome to watch Then Came Bronson when I was a teenager back in 1969 ......... I love the sound of a Sportster

[@elagc]

The series "Then Came Bronson" came along at the right time. The country was struggling with a notable political and social debate. The anti-war and Hippie movements were at odds with those who felt that a communal, gypsy lifestyle was idealistic and impractical. Both sides demanded rigid conformity. Jim Bronson, as portrayed by Michael Parks, illustrated another way of existing within the political and social tensions of the time. He didn't just pick a side, join up and embrace the appropriate dogma. The Jim Bronson character seemed comfortable in both worlds and made a point of celebrating his freedom and individuality. Jim Bronson demonstrated that we could live and survive the turmoil of the times without picking sides. His message was Be free, Be happy, Be yourself. That message was a breath of fresh air and it still resonates today.

[@guidosusi9212]

just loved this show. he was my hero. so sad hes gone. God bless you Michael.

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Guido Susi...it was my favourite tv series of the 60's...loved his free spirit and that Harley Sportster! Sad he's gone too...may he rest in peace. Regards, Mitch

[@scottclute1686]

This is the tv show I watched in 1969 that changed my mind about How I was going to lead my life after purchasing a 72 Sportster in California...

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

Got me hooked on bikes as a teenager in Oz. Loved that series and frequently hum the tune...'going down that long lonesome highway' :-) Rest in peace Mr. Parks.

[@jerzykowalski2520]

Michael Parks, born April 24, 1940, Corona, Calif. died May 9,2017, Los Angeles, Calif., aged 77. RIP. Ashes scattered in the Pacific ocean. He was a cool cat. Love ya, man.

[@MetalPistolband]

Michael Parks is a very fine actor. He could do all his own stunts and did the 'hill climb' footage himself. I loved the guy when I was a kid, watching the show and riding the Honda Trail 70 bike my grandmother had bought me. I was right there with Bronson, living life my way.

[@ZEPOL820]

MEE TOO.... !!!

[@455Transam]

He's ok, I'd say he's a "average actor"

[@billsmetal]

Yes he was a Great Actor.. but he didn't do all of his own stunts.. It was Bud Ekins who did the stunts in Bronson. With a watch cap and sunglasses, Bud looked a lot like Michael. The CZ-250 Side Pipe that actually climbed the hill was Bud's personal Desert Racing Bike that he painted up and added the sissy bar to, the night before they filmed the scene.. It's actually Bud who is on the poster that was hanging in the Harley Dealerships at the time.

[@Ramblin-Man]

It says you wrote this 4 years ago...he died May 4, 2017.

[@billsmetal]

@@Ramblin-Man He died in May 2017.. The video was posted July 2017. So yes, he had passed when the video was posted. Lots of renewed interest in Then Came Bronson and lots of tribute videos have been posted since his death. I don't understand your comment.

[@jackieandedp.4688]

I was 15 years old when TCB aired. I bought a Harley when I got out of the Air Force and have been riding since...

[@scottclute-e3g]

A 1973 Sportster,black & chrome is/was the best days of my Life!!!!

[@nicfewer8393]

Rest in Peace, Michael Parks.

[@italiangal56]

I loved him!

[@johnlitton7562]

Parks inspired alot of people to take a good look at where they wanted to go. RIP MIKE!

[@ResortGeorgian]

RIP - Michael Parks - Going down that long lonesome highway Bound for the mountains and the plains Sure ain't nothing here gonna tie me And I got some friends I'd like to see One of these days I'm gonna settle down But till I do I won't be hanging round Going down that long lonesome highway Gonna live life my way One of these days I'm gonna settle down But till I do I won't be hanging round Going down that long lonesome highway Gonna live life my way Yes I'm going down that long lonesome highway Gonna live life my way

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Janet Kaye I second that...I was in my early teens when I watched Then Came Bronson, and that song is one I often sing to myself when I'm goin' done a deserted road. Those were the days...where have they gone now? Stay safe and God bless. Regards, Mitch

[@precbsfender]

Why in the hell cant you buy the entire 26 episode series in a DVD box set, its been close to 50 years and it still hasn't been syndicated for release..Michael passed on, god bless his soul..so release the TCB Holy Grail..its time..

[@maxpayne2574]

Show is on dvd now

[@patriciachopp2556]

I found it on e-bay .

[@precbsfender]

Are you sure about that, i believe you purchased the tv movie pilot co starring Bonnie Bedelia..yes that's available, but not the entire series in a dvd box set format..I've also seen Bootleg versions of the entire series out in Flash Drive Format, but be forewarned, "all sales are final, no returns"..

[@nashobasipokni3628]

Dailymotiondotcom

[@Quiksilversurf311]

I wish they had the set on a complete series disc as well. There is homemade ones but who knows what the quality is like.

[@sergejisd]

Michael Parks RIP

[@brucejeanduc841]

This was back when SF was a cool livable place.

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@BRUCE JEANDUC...that's so true...I'm an Aussie, but I hate what California's become now. I'd still love to ride the open roads of the U.S.A. though, but I'd skip the big cities of Cali...not interested...sorry if that offends anyone. Regards from Mitch

[@eddgong]

Rest i n peace and ride long and ride with God brother , I cant count the times when covering a lot of miles with a sore a** singing Goin' down that long lonesome highway ,bound for the mountains aND THE PLAINS OVER N OVER n over n over .....because that were the only words i knew but it felt right and sure made me miss the show and a nice long shower and a bed but smiling every mile Thank you Michael Parks you didnt know it but were a very important part of what made me do some things mI did

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Eddie Joe Gongre...my sentiments exactly! Regards from Mitch

[@JayBirdNJ.]

When my father was a young man his coworkers called him Bronson. My father always rode motorcycles and lived the lifestyle. I've never seen the show, but I'm trying to find a box set if all the episodes.

[@nosferatu4482]

Em 1970 eu tinha 8 anos de idade e assistia este seriado. Assim nasceu minha paixao pelo modelo Harley Davidson Sportster, da qual passei a vida desejando.... e hj sou feliz proprietario de uma ja ha 11 anos! Esse tipo de coisa que tento expressar aqui... nao se pode traduzir em palavras..... mas quem ama motocicletas des da infancia... entendeu o que tentei dizer.

[@MrJayspeaks]

Bronson doesn't even use his turn signals when changing lanes. What a G!

[@philbrown1474]

Nice post Karen.

[@LearnEnglishESL]

I loved this! On the Road seeking the Purpose of life! Helping when he can! "Every good habit, every noble quality belongs to man’s spiritual nature, whereas all his imperfections and sinful actions are born of his material nature. If a man’s Divine nature dominates his human nature, we have a saint." -Abdu’l-Baha, Baha'i Quote

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@LearnEnglishESL...very nice quote...here's one more from Jesus of Nazareth, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” Peace be with you, regards from Mitch

[@KnoxBronson]

Speaking as a Bronson, I can definitely relate! Just ordered the DVD on Amazon!

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

Appreciate Bonnie Bedelia letting her floppers out in that beach scene.

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

the coolest

[@chrisduke3251]

RIP!

[@luckylambdin8269]

Man! was I upset when the show ended.

[@AdaptiveRider]

I discovered Michael Parks thanks to Kevin Smith in the movie Red State and tusks, as well as Kill Bill from Quentin Tarantino. Now I'm planning on checking out everything the guy's been in because he's amazing

[@randyriches2530]

How many hours of Michael Parks movies did Mickey Rourke watch before he copied him perfectly?

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

love it I just love it

[@Ramblin-Man]

This is not a TV movie, it's the TV pilot (to what became 36 episodes 1969-70), released by Waner Archive 2011. Don't be fooled!

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

then came Bronson my child hood

[@MarcoPolo-ic5wl]

It was not a Harley "Roadster" that Bronson rode. Rather the Bronson bike was a 1969 XLH 900cc Harley-Davidson Sportster.

[@bon-musicgirl5095]

thank u----thank u very much--

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Why did this popular show only last one season, 26 episodes, I don’t understand, anyone know why ?

[@bobcuster8930]

Actor Michael Parks had some creative differences with the show's producers, who wanted to make Bronson more of a "tough guy", and the scripts more violent. I remember being in high school, and everyone talked about Parks and "Along Came Bronson"...and later there was Hollywood buzz then show might be revived, but it never happened...

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

George Custer Thanks George, really interesting 👍

[@Holly1960-]

The nasty boss at the beginning of video was in Billy Jack. He was Posner. Also a douchebag in that movie too !!! Billy wopped him upside his head ! LOL Loved Then Came Bronson. Inspired me to Motorcycle. RIP Michael Parks

[@d.b.rackstrawd.b.rackstraw1785]

posner wasnt the sheriff , just head hog !

[@Holly1960-]

D.B. RACKSTRAW D.B. RACKSTRAW Thanks !

[@MrJohnLombard]

Come on Warners, how about a Box Set of this series? With all this crap going on at this time, I'm sure the studio could use a few bucks!

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

How do I become Bronson?

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@hulkhatepunybanner...Scotty Kerekes comes close...check out his channel if you haven't already. Regards from Mitch...if you get this 3 years on:-)

[@scasey1960]

You drop out of society and give up working for the man.

[@BegoneJonah]

@@scasey1960 These days it seems to be The Woman. My last five bosses were all female.

[@MarquisRex]

That’s because we live in a gynocracy where men are disposable utilities

[@latishanoble6395]

they want play sing that song again by Michael parks any where on the internet that song was one of my most favorite songs of Michael parks

[@billsmetal]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF6sZZqGeJirrac

[@billsmetal]

James Hendricks wrote the song.. Here's his original version of the song.. He also wrote "Sunshine Showers" and "Summer Days" which were used in the series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGeYoHWZmZaGmtU

[@latishanoble6395]

@@billsmetal thanks for the information

[@hotrodman1783]

Why can't we see the whole episode after all these years ?

[@Daniel-sh3os]

How do you explain the topless scene on the beach if this was a t.v. movie?

[@steelwheels327]

Pistol i was right there too!!! me & my mini bike !!!

[@F1478963]

Is the full pilot movie available on KZbin?

[@455Transam]

A better line at 1:16 would have been "Well, you're NOT me!!" rather than "you're just lucky"

[@inhibited44]

dirty harry changed it to -"Do you feel lucky?"

[@waltwynn-sandiegonorthcoun8475]

😎👍

[@howieloso]

Did he ride a 900 cc XLCH ?

[@howieloso]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbUmWqaqNx0has

[@joehovanec1985]

It was a 1969 Sportster 900 XLH with kick start added.

[@devorahepstein2589]

Bronson: Oh, I don't know, whereever I end up I guess. Man : Boy, that's living! All that freedom. Me, I'm tied down to a beatiful wife, three wonderful children, a high paying executvive job, stocks and bonds, and split-level house with a swimming pool! While you've got the things that count - a rusty bike and a moldy sleeping bag and the clothes on your back.

[@scotpens]

I see you're fan of Mad magazine.

[@ypaulbrown]

Harley Sportster, not Raodster.....

[@jackshetterly1636]

Nowhere goin no where. Dead end road.