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Paradise

  • TV Series
  • 1988–1990
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
600
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Lee Horsley in Paradise (1988)
DramaWestern

In 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upo... Read allIn 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upon by residents to defend them from lawlessness.In 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upon by residents to defend them from lawlessness.

  • Creators
    • David Jacobs
    • Robert Porter
  • Stars
    • Lee Horsley
    • Jenny Beck
    • Matthew Newmark
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    600
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • David Jacobs
      • Robert Porter
    • Stars
      • Lee Horsley
      • Jenny Beck
      • Matthew Newmark
    • 18User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Lee Horsley
    Lee Horsley
    • Ethan Allen Cord
    • 1988–1991
    Jenny Beck
    Jenny Beck
    • Claire Carroll
    • 1988–1991
    Matthew Newmark
    • Joseph Carroll
    • 1988–1991
    Brian Lando
    • Ben Carroll
    • 1988–1991
    Michael Patrick Carter
    Michael Patrick Carter
    • George Carroll
    • 1988–1991
    Sigrid Thornton
    Sigrid Thornton
    • Amelia Lawson
    • 1988–1991
    Dehl Berti
    Dehl Berti
    • John Taylor
    • 1988–1991
    James Crittenden
    • Charlie…
    • 1988–1991
    Mack Dryden
    • Scotty McBride…
    • 1988–1990
    John Bloom
    John Bloom
    • Tiny
    • 1988–1991
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Axelrod…
    • 1989–1991
    Will Hunt
    • Carl
    • 1989–1991
    John Terlesky
    John Terlesky
    • Dakota
    • 1991
    Randy Crowder
    • Wade…
    • 1988–1991
    Benjamin Lum
    • Mr. Lee
    • 1988–1990
    F. William Parker
    • Mr. Dodd…
    • 1988–1991
    Louis Plante
    Louis Plante
    • William
    • 1988–1991
    Gay Hagen
    • Pearl…
    • 1988–1991
    • Creators
      • David Jacobs
      • Robert Porter
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    User reviews18

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    kkcragin

    Is there any way to get copies of this show?

    I remember watching this show when it first aired and I recently have been watching as many episodes as I can find on youtube. I would LOVE to be able to purchase a decent copy of all three seasons. Lee Horsley as Ethan Cord shows such great characteristics that I want my boys to see and emulate. Honor, responsibility, and charm. I hope some day this will be put on DVD.
    dcmajacinto

    Spectacular!

    This show is a favorite of mine and my husbands. Too bad Westerns weren't popular at that time. It might of lasted longer. We like it so much that we're trying to find copies of the episodes from the show but have been having extreme difficulty locating. We even went so far as to contact Ingrid Thornton on her web site but have still had no luck in finding any episodes. Anyone have copies they'd like to sell or know specifically where we could find? Please contact us.
    8tyblaster

    PARADISE

    Waited 20 years to get this on DVD after I lost all my VHS video tapes, and it was worth waiting for, can't wait until seasons 2 and 3 are released. As a Western set in 1890 it is very good, and it came at a time when westerns were not the IN THING anymore. It was well written and on the whole well acted, there were a few episodes that were not all that brilliant but on the whole it was very good and a shame the final season was cut from its original 22 to only 13.
    ritschmitt

    Paradise Television Series

    Paradise was my all-time favorite television series. I can't exactly explain why. It was all the characters. They were all so real to me. I was only able to tape 10 of the episodes. It was a particularly turbulent time in my life. Now, I have begun a search to find copies of all of the 56 episodes. Or, wouldn't it be wonderful to see the series return to television? I don't know what the process is to make these things happen. However, I am the eternal optimist. Are there others out there who share my feelings that this show is very important. Perhaps we could pool our ideas together and take the necessary steps toward that goal. Does anyone have copies of the episodes of the show that they would be willing to share? I am open to all suggestions. Please let me know. Thanks, Warm Regards, Rita Schmitt
    10thanson-10

    I miss this show!

    Paradise was a great show that never gained the popularity it deserved. It was my and my husband's favorite, and we were so disappointed when it was canceled. It was a warm family show that I would love to share with my kids if it was ever on in reruns. Lee Horsley was perfect in the starring role, as were the kids. We also liked Dehl Berti as John Taylor and Sigrid Thornton as Amelia. It had family values mixed with action and humor.

    I've just about given up on it being offered on DVD. So, if anyone knows where I can get copies of any episodes, let me know. I'd love to see them again.

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      The first two years the show was just called "Paradise". It was changed to "Guns of Paradise" for the third season.

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Guns of Paradise
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia, California, USA(livery stable)
    • Production companies
      • Lorimar Television
      • Roundelay
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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