Alias Smith & Jones: The Story of Two Pretty Good Bad Men

by Sandra K. Sagala, Joanne M. Bagwell

The television series that premiered in January 1971 had a short run of only three seasons but its popularity is in inverse proportion to its time on the air. Its fifty episodes were enough to garner fans that have remained loyal to the show for thirty years. Alias Smith and The Story of Two Pretty Good Bad Men showcases the episodes and provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the last of television’s popular westerns.

416 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2005

Reviews

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved watching the TV series and the book was enjoyable too. Lots of extra details about each episode and facts about the actors. Pete Duel's death was sensitively covered.
If like me you enjoyed the show, then you should enjoy the book. I was given it as a birthday gift.

[Regina Macklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Having been a fan of the TV series in the 1970"s. It was a light and easy read with lots of stories, anecdotes, and interviews. Well researched, great insight into the series, its creation and popularity.

[Rachel Cz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is simply a wonderful book, for any AS&J fans. It is written by two fans, and is meticulous. It is written with huge affection, but doesn't shirk from the negatives. It has interviews with many of the main players in the series and they all do their best to give honest recollections.

[Doris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A blast from the past and a wonderful behind-the scenes recap of the episodes with production notes and bios. A wonderful companion to those who loved the series. I have been watching it again on DVD and reading the book along with it.

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for fans of the series

[Faye Oppitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must for die-hard fans.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only two books have this much detail and level to make you realize it's the final word on the subject. "The Twilight Zone: Unlocking the Door to a Television Classic" by Martin Grams and "Mr. Keen" by Jim Cox. Dates of filming, location shots, costume reuse, behind-the-scenes stories from the mouths of the actors, directors and more. It's all under one cover.

I purchased this book and then sat on it for half a year till I took a quick glance and got hooked almost immediately. Made me review all the first season episodes on DVD. Yeah, it's that kind of book.

[Bookmobile Lady · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the mysteries revealed.