The Animal Planet cable channel jumps into the world of original programming with “Gentle Ben.” This made-for-television movie was based on the series that ran for two season on CBS, from 1967-1969. That show was in turn adapted from the 1965 children’s novel by Walt Morey.
Dean Cain stars as wildlife officer Jack Wedloe, whose visiting nephew Mark, played by Reiley McClendon, gets into trouble involving Ben the bear. Co-stars include Corbin Bernsen, William Katt, Gil Birmingham, Ashley Laurence, Cody Weiant, Stephen W. Bridgewater, Martin Kove, J. Karen Thomas, David Atkinson, Dustin Lopez, and Bonkers as Ben.
Filmed on location in Placer County, California, the watchable “Gentle Ben” is good family fare and fun for all ages.
Gentle Ben (2002)
cinema
My Review
The Animal Planet cable channel jumps into the world of original programming with “Gentle Ben.” This made-for-television movie was based on the series that ran for two season on CBS, from 1967-1969. That show was in turn adapted from the 1965 children’s novel by Walt Morey.
Dean Cain stars as wildlife officer Jack Wedloe, whose visiting nephew Mark, played by Reiley McClendon, gets into trouble involving Ben the bear. Co-stars include Corbin Bernsen, William Katt, Gil Birmingham, Ashley Laurence, Cody Weiant, Stephen W. Bridgewater, Martin Kove, J. Karen Thomas, David Atkinson, Dustin Lopez, and Bonkers as Ben.
Filmed on location in Placer County, California, the watchable “Gentle Ben” is good family fare and fun for all ages.