Yup, quirky little town where all the characters are kinda off plumb but don't realize it, and the new big-city guy is the only one who is rational and normal.
Wait, wasn't that Green Acres?
Wait, wasn't that Green Acres?
Did You Used To Watch "Northern Exposure" On TV?
- Thread starter Wyatt Burp
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I had given up on watching TV by the time that show came around.
But a couple of years ago I bought a box of books, VHS tapes, and DVDs at an auction. One of the DVD sets was the second season of Northern Exposure.
I`ve got to admit that for modern TV, it`s not too bad. Liked it well enough that when I ran across the 1st season DVDs at Walmart I bought them as well.
Like I said, for modern tv, it`s not bad. At least it is funny. Most of the things that are supposed to be comedies today are not even remotely funny.
It`s kind of like a modern "Green Acres". Except that the Dr. isn`t bright enough to want to be where he is.
But a couple of years ago I bought a box of books, VHS tapes, and DVDs at an auction. One of the DVD sets was the second season of Northern Exposure.
I`ve got to admit that for modern TV, it`s not too bad. Liked it well enough that when I ran across the 1st season DVDs at Walmart I bought them as well.
Like I said, for modern tv, it`s not bad. At least it is funny. Most of the things that are supposed to be comedies today are not even remotely funny.
It`s kind of like a modern "Green Acres". Except that the Dr. isn`t bright enough to want to be where he is.
Wouldn't miss it!, Great show.
John Corbett (Chris) was just on the new mystery movie series on TV.
Homicide Detective in Ricochet.
John Corbett (Chris) was just on the new mystery movie series on TV.
Homicide Detective in Ricochet.
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I liked that one and Twin Peaks.
I really liked Northern Exposure and so did my now departed dad.
The show had characters with real character which kept things interesting.
Another plus to NE- stupid people didn't watch the show because they couldn't follow it. One less topic for the office moron to 'engage' you in conversation.
The show had characters with real character which kept things interesting.
Another plus to NE- stupid people didn't watch the show because they couldn't follow it. One less topic for the office moron to 'engage' you in conversation.
m657
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It was one of my only favorite shows. Been thinking of it lately.
Not long after it ended, there was a really quirky show centered in Nevada somehow tied in to a supposed real-life game show that didn't ever quite appear.....Pahrump Nv was involved, and it lasted maybe 6-8 episodes.
Who remembers "Cop Rock"?
I found and flaunted proudly my 'Northern Exposer' t-shirt.
Not long after it ended, there was a really quirky show centered in Nevada somehow tied in to a supposed real-life game show that didn't ever quite appear.....Pahrump Nv was involved, and it lasted maybe 6-8 episodes.
Who remembers "Cop Rock"?
I found and flaunted proudly my 'Northern Exposer' t-shirt.
nicky4968
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An excellent show. My favorite started with a French tricolor floating downstream. Who knew?
The New York doctor was needed to offset and contrast the actions of these down to earth normal people and their normal daily lives.
The New York doctor was needed to offset and contrast the actions of these down to earth normal people and their normal daily lives.
I always enjoyed watching it. They filmed the outdoor scenes in Roslyn, just outside Cle Elum. Some of the scenes were filmed at a friend of mines place near Lake Cle Elum. The cast and crew left a good reputation behind with the locals, none of them thought they were too good to be talked to by folks in the area. The Chris character (can't remember his real name) is still around here some. I used to like recognizing the places they shot.
Art Doc
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Had its moments. I recall it was shot in Oregon?
It's Janine Turner, BTW. She's a Republican, also BTW. Seems the best looking female celebrities are conservative.
Lost me when Chris threw his Harley off a cliff to make a chick happy.
Also lost me when characters started changing. Maggie started out as a high school grad and suddenly, I imagine to placate feminists complaining about the male domination, she is said to have a masters degree.
It's Janine Turner, BTW. She's a Republican, also BTW. Seems the best looking female celebrities are conservative.
Lost me when Chris threw his Harley off a cliff to make a chick happy.
Also lost me when characters started changing. Maggie started out as a high school grad and suddenly, I imagine to placate feminists complaining about the male domination, she is said to have a masters degree.
Smack dab in the middle of Washington. And I got tired of it by the third season. It kind of lost it's momentum by then.
guitar1580
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I watched it fairly regularly at the time. I mostly liked the scenery and settings, probably because I'd like to live up north in a small country town ... although some of the philosophical rantings were a little over the top, or too avant garde for me.
When the reruns came to our cable network a couple of years ago, I was a little excited, but when I tried to watch a couple of them, I wondered how in the heck I had liked it so much before. I guess that ship sailed for me, but good thread, I had forgotten about most of the characters until you all mentioned them.
Janine Turner, big thumbs up, especially after she let her hair grow out.
Josh P
When the reruns came to our cable network a couple of years ago, I was a little excited, but when I tried to watch a couple of them, I wondered how in the heck I had liked it so much before. I guess that ship sailed for me, but good thread, I had forgotten about most of the characters until you all mentioned them.
Janine Turner, big thumbs up, especially after she let her hair grow out.
Josh P
Yes, I watched it faithfully every week! Wow, I hadn't thought about it in some time...might have to look into that box set myself! Or maybe drop a hint to Santa...
OP
Wyatt Burp
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Some of you bring up episodes I remember most. Saxon, I was at my parents house when that episode was on when he threw his Harley off the cliff. That guy would never do that. He did it because he accidently killed his "girlfreinds" bird or something. This character Chris is too fate, kharma, and destiny oriented to do something so contrived as dumping his motorcycle like that. And they had such a positive outlook on the show about the inevitability of death and the way they dealt with it that I just didn't buy that bike thing. Hope I made sense there.
Besides Janine turner being a conservative radio host somewhere, I read somewhere that John Corbett (Chris) is a born again Christian and his girlfreind is Bo Derek. Janine Turner also mentioned praying to God a lot in an interview so maybe she became a christian, too.
BearBio
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It was filmed in Roslyn, Washington-about 6-8 miles west of Cle Elum. The bar is there and draws a lot of tourist (aka "westies") traffic, especially weekend bikers. Serves a GREAT burger. A couple of good local beers (Roslyn and Brookside). Roslyn was a coal mining town. had a couple of famous cave-ins and the cemetery was/is real interesting to wander through. Area has lots of elk and wild turkeys.
truckemup97
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Corbett is also a musician and isn't half bad. I'm not much on mainstream country, but his first country album is pretty good.
Thanks for bringing this up, Wyatt. Now I have to go out and buy the box set.
I watched almost every episode when it was on, but that's been a while. As I remember, it was a great show. I'm pretty sure most of it would be new to me now.
keith44spl
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If'n I remember correctly...This may have been the small town that inspired the setting of 'Cicely' for the show.
Anyhows this thread needs pictures!
Is that Maggie leaving the store there?
Su Amigo,
Dave
Anyhows this thread needs pictures!
Is that Maggie leaving the store there?
Su Amigo,
Dave
Frank237
Absent Comrade
Amen! Someone finally said it. Loved the show, but hated the whiney Dr.
Didn't care for the Adam character either...But a great, quirky show overall.
FN in MT
Stainz
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Maggie was snake bit - her boyfriends died in weird ways - hit by returning satelite parts! Great show... but I am enamored by Alaskan shows.Neat seeing 'Bullwinkle' stroll through town at the lead-in. A current Alaskan show - Jim Teto and his cute gals - what an Alaskan family business - Air Alaska! Several years ago, a short run TV show - 'Men in Trees' - was a no-miss for my wife and I - quirky characters. Ann Heche was another displaced NY-er in Alaska on that show. I always liked her...
One of my favorite shows from 'up north' was the CBC/Alliance production 'North of 60'. It was Canada's top show - and still couldn't get funding. When it died, they came out with a few movies. I don't believe either are available in DVD. The native actress who played the local mountie later became a parliament member. It was carried on DIRECTV years ago on the Trio channel, which had other interesting fare.It highlighted native problems - from sniffing gasoline to selling illegal booze. Lots of native American actors & actresses, too. Low budget, on one episode, their USAF pilots flew a UH1D with the Canadian maple leaf barely visible under the US Star - and called each other 'leftenant'. Still, I looked forward to that show - filmed in snowy BC, Canada.
Gotta find that box set for NE...
Stainz
One of my favorite shows from 'up north' was the CBC/Alliance production 'North of 60'. It was Canada's top show - and still couldn't get funding. When it died, they came out with a few movies. I don't believe either are available in DVD. The native actress who played the local mountie later became a parliament member. It was carried on DIRECTV years ago on the Trio channel, which had other interesting fare.It highlighted native problems - from sniffing gasoline to selling illegal booze. Lots of native American actors & actresses, too. Low budget, on one episode, their USAF pilots flew a UH1D with the Canadian maple leaf barely visible under the US Star - and called each other 'leftenant'. Still, I looked forward to that show - filmed in snowy BC, Canada.
Gotta find that box set for NE...
Stainz
