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Paradise

Paradise

A town without law needs a marshal. Will an ex-gunslinger accept the challenge?

19885.43 Seasons57 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The adventures of fictitious gunfighter Ethan Allen Cord, whose sister left her four children in his custody when she died.

Produced by James L. Conway
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Dehl Berti

Dehl Berti

John Taylor

Sigrid Thornton

Sigrid Thornton

Amelia Lawson

Jenny Beck

Jenny Beck

Claire Carroll

Lee Horsley

Lee Horsley

Ethan Allen Cord

Brian Lando

Brian Lando

Benjamin Carroll

John Terlesky

John Terlesky

Dakota

Michael Patrick Carter

Michael Patrick Carter

George Carroll

Themes & Keywords

californiafarmchild care19th century

About Paradise

Paradise is a western, drama series that first aired in 1988 exploring themes of california, farm, child care, 19th century. it stars Dehl Berti, Sigrid Thornton, Jenny Beck. The adventures of fictitious gunfighter Ethan Allen Cord, whose sister left her four children in his custody when she died.

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