B.J. and the Bear
Synopsis
In this pilot film, B.J. McKay, a guitar-playing independent trucker who travels with a fun-loving chimpanzee named Bear, finds himself caught up with a bunch of young women trying to flee a white slaver who happens to be the local sheriff.
Top Cast
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Greg Evigan
B.J. McKay
Claude Akins
Sheriff Lobo
Mills Watson
Perkins
Penny Peyser
Stilts
Julius Harris
Colonel Whitmore
Woodrow Parfrey
Store Proprietor
Kristine DeBell
Marcia
Antoinette Stella
Willie
Elena Frank
Julie
Harry Townes
Doctor
Dave Murich
First Deputy
Dennis Fimple
Second Deputy
Ted Gehring
First Sheriff
Mario Roccuzzo
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Bilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Crowe, Glen A. Larson
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- B.J. and the Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Bilson
Christopher Crowe, Glen A. Larson
John Cacavas
Seymour Hoffberg
Michael S. Murphy
Glen A. Larson, Christopher Crowe, John Peyser
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Bilson
Director
Christopher Crowe
Producer
John Peyser
Producer
Seymour Hoffberg
Director of Photography
Michael S. Murphy
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Frequently Asked Questions About B.J. and the Bear
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What is B.J. and the Bear about?
In this pilot film, B.J. McKay, a guitar-playing independent trucker who travels with a fun-loving chimpanzee named Bear, finds himself caught up with a bunch of young women trying to flee a white slaver who happens to be the local sheriff.
Who directed B.J. and the Bear?
B.J. and the Bear was directed by Bruce Bilson.
Who stars in B.J. and the Bear?
The principal cast of B.J. and the Bear includes Greg Evigan, Claude Akins, Mills Watson, Penny Peyser, Julius Harris.
When was B.J. and the Bear released and how long is it?
B.J. and the Bear was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for B.J. and the Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for B.J. and the Bear was composed by John Cacavas.