1969 THEN CAME BRONSON Pilot Movie

In 1969 I was five years old and don't remember seeing the original broadcast of Then Came Bronson. However, my best friend was 4 years old than me and it was one of his favorite shows at the time. He told me all about it...
Here is the Premiere pilot Movie which aired on March 24, 1969
Pilot: Nick (Martin Sheen), a friend of Jim Bronson, commits suicide after asking Bronson to buy back his motorcycle from his soon-to-be widow Sheree North. Bronson had originally owned and customized the bike, then sold it to Nick when he became a reporter. Nick's tragedy makes Bronson think about the meaning of his life and soon decides to quit the "rat race." He then takes to the road on the motorcycle to discover what life would put in his path.

Other actors: Bonnie Bedelia, Akim Tamiroff, Gary Merrill.

Song: "Wayfarin' Stranger" (sung by Michael Parks and Bonnie Bedelia).

Note: Aired as a 2-hour television film. An alternate version, featuring nudity, was released to theaters on April 1, 1970.

A disillusioned reporter, James "Jim" Bronson, quits his job and starts wandering the road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a form of soul-searching. He meets various characters. Some he helps, others he educates.
Creator: Denne Bart Petitclerc
Stars: Michael Parks, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern