I miss the trucker shows
@meltean59 (182)
Temple, Texas
November 18, 2015 8:48pm CST
For a short time in the 70s, thee were a few really great shows about truck drivers and the adventures they faced on he road.We never think of the situations truckers actually face ,dealing with people they face in businesses,along the way,and family and love interests.
My two most memorable shows were Movin' On and B J and the Bear. Did any one else watch these shows besides me?
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
19 Nov 15
It's so nice to see you here. I loved BJ and the Bear. Very different from the reality shows of today. I think Ice Road truckers gets boring after you've watched several episodes. It's just them and ice.
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@meltean59 (182)
• Temple, Texas
19 Nov 15
It's nice to see you too. It has been so long.I am so glad to find you once again.I hope you are doing well.
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@meltean59 (182)
• Temple, Texas
19 Nov 15
@NeldaHoxie
That's the same here.I am still on and off.I just drift.Maybe that is what I should call myself, the Texas Drifter..
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
19 Nov 15
@meltean59 I am doing very well and I hope you are as well. I look forward to getting caught up.
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@meltean59 (182)
• Temple, Texas
19 Nov 15
Those rae okay, but not quite the same. The shows in the seventies had fre to them, a sense of adventure.Movin' On had one of my favorite old time actors in it,lCaude Akins. He portrayed a great , rough, tough truck driver.
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@LaDeBoheme (2004)
• United States
19 Nov 15
No, never did. They were sitcoms, weren't they? I do watch Ice Road Truckers now though.
@meltean59 (182)
• Temple, Texas
19 Nov 15
Not really,they were more adventure type shows.BJ and the Bear crossed over somewhat , because of he monkey, but Movin' On dealt with realistic issues like truck problems,dealing with irate customers,and other drivers,and issues along the way.
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
20 Nov 15
I remember BJ and The Bear which was fun - don't recall Movin' On though
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
20 Nov 15
@meltean59 sounds interesting. One to look out for - thanks
@meltean59 (182)
• Temple, Texas
20 Nov 15
Movin' On had Claude Akins as a hard core driver and I can't remember the co star''s name right off the top of my head.
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@meltean59 (182)
• Temple, Texas
19 Nov 15
That was a cute show.Bear made the show.
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