Wed, Dec 10, 1969
www.jimbronson.com - Jim stops on the highway to help another biker. Jim tows him and his bike to the nearest gas station and helps pay for the repairs. The biker cannot repay Jim, so he borrows more money from Jim to gamble at pool, only to be hustled. The biker sure has and attitude! The episode is very much like today when traveling on the highway, you must take care in your vehicle. There are many out there who would, and will skin you for every dollar you have to fix it in the event that you break down on the long lonesome highway. TCB address many issues, in fact each episode encompassed a topic of the day or a sign of the times, this episode touched on the coming of age in the struggle for equal rights.
Wed, Oct 8, 1969
www.jimbronson.com - Jim rounds the corner and a widowed woman (Hattie) is beating up her car with a tree branch, he gives her a ride home, and works on her small farm. He befriends and old miner named Abner and listens to stories of the Mother Lode which is right under their feet. The golden age which Hattie remembers is rapidly running out of time in her memory, as the doctor of the mountains revealed to Jim. In and effort to help, his bike is damaged and repairs are undertaken by Abner and himself in the old blacksmith shop. Jim displays in the episode he can play the piano, and sings a song for Hattie in the parlor of the cabin she has lived in for the last 50 years. As the moment of darkness befalls Jim and Abner, Jim hears the blacktop calling and Abner offers to cut Jim in on the Mother Lode profits. Abner finds courage in Jims advice to dig and the two are set for a renewed appreciation for life and the gifts which life provides to those whom remain. This episode touched on ones dreams and the darkness of growing old without those whom we have loved around us.
Wed, Oct 29, 1969
www.jimbronson.com - Jim motors into a small town, and is hit on his bike by the man who owns the whole town including the sheriff. The bus at 3:13 PM the next day is bringing in a person from the towns past, everyone is worried. Years ago a young guy named Clay got into trouble and was turned in to the police by one of his best friends. His girl then marries another guy. Over the next two decades prison tamed Clay and the rage he may have felt towards the guy who turned him in to the cops has faded. The rub here is that the towns people do not know that Clay is a changed man. Everyone thinks when the bus arrives that Clay will start to reek revenge on everyone from the past. Of course they get a big surprise, and Jim has helped several of them understand the concept that time heals, and this is the medicine Jim is looking for in his own life on his ride down the long lonesome highway. TCB addressed many issues, in fact each episode encompassed a topic of the day or a sign of the times, this episode touched on the many tongues of the town. As we grow up we can be a victim of hate, deceit, and love. All are in the episode, and with all the fears that go with it. But faith in people and trust in judgment can overcome, as it did here at about 3:20 that afternoon in Olathe Colorado. The 3rd Annual reunion of Bronson Garage will be in June 2011 in Olathe/Montrose Colorado.
Wed, Dec 3, 1969
www.jimbronson.com - Jim finds a lost puppy and meets a beautiful blonde named Barbara, a lady nurse, who is filling in for the doctor who has recently died. As he spends the next several weeks with her he meets many of her patients who live in the mountain community. A touching story of how just one persons life touches so many others. Jim brings life to Barbara's world and when he decides to leave the phone rings and a milestone is on the other end, in that what the two of them are about to receive will be their whole world in the years to come. A baby boy has lost his parents and the town pastor must find a temporary home for him. In all the miles and all the girls on the long lonesome highway, Barbara kick starts a deep feeling and a lasting impression on Jim.
Wed, Mar 11, 1970
www.jimbronson.com - Jim helps and older gentleman on California's Highway 1 who is out of gas, Jim no sooner says good-bye when his bike breaks a chain. The man then returns the favor with a ride to get new parts. The adventure then begins with meeting people and meaningful talks about life, as they make the great circle.
Wed, Jan 14, 1970
www.jimbronson.com - Jim gets a job in a honky tonk bar and sings with the band, and then problems develop over songwriting credit. This is a great episode to see Michael Parks sing several of the songs he recorded on his "Long Lonesome Highway" LP album. In one scene James Hendricks (writer of LLH) plays guitar while Jim sings.