5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
B. J. and the Bear (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
B.J. and the Bear is an American comedy series which aired on NBC from 1979 to 1981. Created by Christopher Crowe and Glen A. Larson, the series stars Greg Evigan and Claude Akins.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
B.J. and the Bear is an American comedy series which aired on NBC from 1979 to 1981. Created by Christopher Crowe and Glen A. Larson, the series stars Greg Evigan and Claude Akins.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The show primarily focuses on apolitical themes of individual adventure, freedom, and justice, with solutions driven by the protagonist's personal resourcefulness rather than any explicit ideological framework.
The series features a predominantly white, traditional cast typical of its late 1970s/early 1980s production era, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on adventure and a traditional male hero, and does not engage with or critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The television series "B. J. and the Bear" does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The show's focus on trucking adventures and lighthearted action precludes any significant engagement with queer identity or experiences, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
B. J. and the Bear is an original television series from 1979. Its characters were created for this show and do not have prior canonical or historical gender baselines to be swapped from.
B. J. and the Bear is an original television series from 1979. It is not an adaptation of prior source material or a reboot, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
5.5
Critic Ratings
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