Bring 'Em Back Alive
Series Overview
Bring 'Em Back Alive is an adventure television series starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Ron O'Neal. The series was shown in the United States from September 1982 to May 1983. Set in Singapore, it was one of several shows like Tales of the Gold Monkey to try to capture the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark. In reality, Frank Buck was a real big game trapper who was very famous in the 1930s. He wrote a book entitled Bring 'Em Back Alive. He appeared in several movies including a 1932 adaptation of the book and is remembered by serial fans as the star of Jungle Menace. It lasted only 17 episodes before being cancelled because of low ratings, due to being scheduled against ABC's Top 30 hits Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 17 Episodes
45–60 min per episode
1982 – 1983
Premiered: Fri, Sep 24, 1982
Frank CardeaLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 17: “Storm Warning”
Frank travels with a shipload of suspects when a series of nearly fatal accidents begin to plague him.
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Bring 'Em Back Alive & The Shadow Riders 1982 CBS Premiere Week Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schenck, Frank Cardea
Jay Bernstein
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Jay Bernstein
Producer
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What is Bring 'Em Back Alive about?
Bring 'Em Back Alive is an adventure television series starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Ron O'Neal. The series was shown in the United States from September 1982 to May 1983. Set in Singapore, it was one of several shows like Tales of the Gold Monkey to try to capture the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark. In reality, Frank Buck was a real big game trapper who was very famous in the 1930s. He wrote a book entitled Bring 'Em Back Alive. He appeared in several movies including a 1932 adaptation of the book and is remembered by serial fans as the star of Jungle Menace. It lasted only 17 episodes before being cancelled because of low ratings, due to being scheduled against ABC's Top 30 hits Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley.
How many seasons does Bring 'Em Back Alive have?
Bring 'Em Back Alive comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Bring 'Em Back Alive?
Key cast members in Bring 'Em Back Alive include Bruce Boxleitner, Clyde Kusatsu, Harvey Jason, Cindy Morgan, Ron O'Neal.
Who created or directed Bring 'Em Back Alive?
Bring 'Em Back Alive was developed and directed by George Schenck, Frank Cardea.