The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

2 Seasons 1977 - 1978 NR 1h 00m 7.5

An innocent fugitive from the law lives in the wilderness with a grizzly bear companion and helps passers-by in the forest.

In the 1850s, a farmer named James Adams is accused of a crime he didn't commit and must flee into the mountains. There, he rescues and cares for an abandoned grizzly bear cub who subsequently grows into a powerful adult companion named Ben. In addition, Adams learns that he has an uncanny link to much of the wildlife of the region who interact with him on their own without fear or aggression. Now "Grizzly" Adams lives in the wilderness with only an old trader named Mad Jack and an Native American named Nakoma as his only regular human friends. There he meets and aids a variety of visitors who usually are unused to the dangers this beautiful land can have. Unfortunately, while he protects the wildlife from unnecessary harm, he still must be watchful for the bounty hunters looking for the price on his head.

The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Adam's Cub

1. Adam's Cub

Aired: Feb 9, 1977

Little Eliza and her parents are headed out west. During a stop, she wanders ...

Episode 2 Blood Brothers

2. Blood Brothers

Aired: Feb 16, 1977

Adams recalls the tale of how he met Nakoma when he was a new "Greenhorn" to ...

Episode 3 The Fugitive

3. The Fugitive

Aired: Feb 23, 1977

Adams saves a man,Will Boker from drowning. Will states he lost his possessio...

Episode 4 Unwelcome Neighbor

4. Unwelcome Neighbor

Aired: Mar 2, 1977

A widower and his son move into a nearby valley and refuse friendly advice fr...

Episode 6 Adam's Ark

6. Adam's Ark

Aired: Mar 16, 1977

A silent volcano becomes active and may erupt,so Adams and Nakoma try to save...

Episode 7 The Redemption of Ben

7. The Redemption of Ben

Aired: Mar 23, 1977

Adams may be buried alive by a rock avalanche and Ben the Grizzly may never s...

Episode 8 The Tenderfoot

8. The Tenderfoot

Aired: Mar 30, 1977

Jack and Adams meet a young man from back East named Teddy Roosevelt Who seem...

Episode 9 The Rivals

9. The Rivals

Aired: Apr 6, 1977

Jack finds a gold nugget while seeing Sumi (a female Indian) home and takes o...

Episode 10 The Unholy Beast

10. The Unholy Beast

Aired: Apr 20, 1977

Jack sees an unfamiliar four legged beast and asks Adams's help to figure out...

Episode 11 Beaver Dam

11. Beaver Dam

Aired: Apr 27, 1977

A beaver colony dams up the river in Adams' valley, placing his cabin and sur...

Episode 12 Home of the Hawk

12. Home of the Hawk

Aired: May 5, 1977

A wagon falls on the leg of a settler,"Metcalf". He and his daughter are assi...

Episode 13 The Storm

13. The Storm

Aired: May 12, 1977

Adams (and Ben) await the arrival of Mad Jack and Nakuma for a great feast. B...

Info about The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres: Adventure, Family, Western