The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams (1977-1978)

EndedScripted showAdventure, Children, Western

This was a show that was different from all others from its time. It is about a man that goes into the wilderness and befriends a grizzly bear cub which he named Ben. Together they meet other people and different kinds of wild life. For those 25-40 will remember this show well while they were growing up in the 1970's early 1980's. There was no other show like it then and there will never be another show like it in the future. The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams Theme Song Deep inside the forest is a door into another land, Here is our life and home, We are staying, here forever in the beauty of this place all alone, We keep on hoping... Maybe, there's a world where we won't have to run, and Maybe, there's a time we'll call our own, Living free in harmony and majesty, Take me home, Take me home.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday (60 min)

Last Episode

Once Upon a Starry Night
Season 2Episode 24

Once Upon a Starry Night

In the Christmas Special, the mountains are safer than ever. The show is falling, and the entire mountain is covered in snow. While Adams is spending time with Ben the bear, digging up a tree and having a snowball fight, Mad Jack decides to have a race. Adams witnesses Ned shooting a wolf. Accidentally, Ned shoots the snow, and causes an avalanche.
Dec 19, 1978

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E24Once Upon a Starry NightDec 19, 1978
S02E23The World's Greatest Bounty HunterMay 12, 1978
S02E22The SkyriderMay 5, 1978
S02E21The QuestApr 26, 1978
S02E20The StrangerApr 5, 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams' premiere?

The show premiered on February 9, 1977.

Who played the main character, James "Grizzly" Adams?

Dan Haggerty played the main character of James "Grizzly" Adams.

What was James "Grizzly" Adams' occupation before he became a mountain man?

James "Grizzly" Adams was a California trader before he became a mountain man.

Who was Grizzly Adams' close companion in the show?

Grizzly Adams' close companion in the show was a grizzly bear named Ben.

What was the name of the town where Grizzly Adams lived before becoming a mountain man?

The name of the town where Grizzly Adams lived before becoming a mountain man was Springfield.

What was Grizzly Adams' reason for leaving society and living in the wilderness?

Grizzly Adams left society and started living in the wilderness because he was wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit.

Which animal did Grizzly Adams rescue in the episode "Hot Air Hero"?

Grizzly Adams rescued a wolf in the episode "Hot Air Hero".

Who played the character of Mad Jack in the show?

Denver Pyle played the character of Mad Jack in the show.

What was the name of the Native American who befriended Grizzly Adams?

The Native American who befriended Grizzly Adams was named Nakoma.

What was the name of the mountain man who taught Grizzly Adams how to survive in the wilderness?

The name of the mountain man who taught Grizzly Adams how to survive in the wilderness was John "Liver-Eating" Johnson.

Who became the new sheriff of Springfield after the previous one dies?

The new sheriff of Springfield after the previous one dies was named Paul Bartell.

What was the name of the gang who kidnapped Mad Jack in the episode "The Hostages"?

The name of the gang who kidnapped Mad Jack in the episode "The Hostages" was the Skagway Boys.

Cast

Denver Pyle

Denver Pyle

plays Mad Jack
Don Shanks

Don Shanks

plays Nakoma
Dan Haggerty

Dan Haggerty

plays James 'Grizzly' Adams
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Characters

Mad Jack

Mad Jack

played by Denver Pyle
Nakoma

Nakoma

played by Don Shanks
James 'Grizzly' Adams

James 'Grizzly' Adams

played by Dan Haggerty
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Also known as

  • Der Mann in den Bergen (Germany)

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