- Old-timer Alex invites Jim to use his ranch to work on his damaged bike with the hopes that Bronson will repair his Rudge Ulster; a bike that has been garaged since 1946 due to Alex's wife's hatred of motorcycles.
- Jim's bike is damaged when an old woman who offers to sell him some gasoline mistakenly fills the tank with weed killer. Old-timer Alex invites Jim to use his ranch to work on the bike with the hopes that Bronson will repair his Rudge Ulster; a bike that has been garaged since 1946 due to Alex's wife's hatred of motorcycles. Henceforth, the fiasco begins.—Leisa Iacovetti <LeisaIacovetti@gmail.com>
- www.jimbronson.com - Jim pulls in for gas and Mrs. Crosswell puts weed killer in his gas tank. The episode was filmed in and around Wilson, Wyoming. Jim meets Alex and shows him his 1937 motorcycle in the shed, and talks Jim into helping him fix it up, while keeping the project a secret from his wife Nora, and the fiasco starts. The plan soon derails and the sparks fly. A Harley 350cc Sprint was used to make the creek jump scene while Alex is following Jim through the countryside. Keenan Wynn plays the part of Alex, and is prefect for the role; he used his own personal motorcycle for the film. Also look for Cary Loftin as one of the guys at the gas station in a blue shirt. Cary was one of the early day stunt car drivers, developing many of the tricks of the trade during the early days of film. Alex is caught up in going on the road again with Jim. As this episode comes to and end Alex realizes the futility of his dream to be on the long lonesome highway again, and the white line fades from his view. This episode touched on dealing with growing older and not being able to do what you use to do, or what you still think you can do. Wait a minute; were not that old are we?
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