"Billy and the Bandit" TV Series

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  • Billy and the Bandit Animation Shot

    We are making a half-hour pilot for a western television series called "Billy and the Bandit, Adventures with The Virginian." The series will include some wonderful cartoon segments for the kids and some terrific live action for the older kids. Yes, animation mixed with live action. We have created a show that bridges the gap of time between generations.

  • Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign

    We reached our goal! Thanks to many generous and supportive fans, "Billy and the Bandit" has now received funds for post-production costs. It is very heartwarming and encouraging to experience the love and support that has been given to us for the making of this film. Together, we are producing a wonderful show. Thank you!! Pledge Awards will be shipped end of October 2014.

  • 'Billy and the Bandit' Filming

    UPDATE - October 3, 2014: At last! We’ve been waiting with baited breath for the arrival of the animation and none other than Mr. Darryl Bartlett has finally given us a release date: October 29, 2014! We’ve missed the fall calendar but with a little tenacity we can make the Spring calendar. IT CAN BE DONE! Just hope and pray that Darryl does not run into any more roadblocks. Read More.

Sneak Preview

CAST
James Drury

James Drury as Grampa

Roberta Shore

Roberta Shore as Grandma

Jordan Elsass

Jordan Elsass as Billy

Gary Clarke

Gary Clarke as Dr. Ben

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ANIMATION - SEPIA TONE - MAP OF USA

Camera MOVES IN on Wyoming, then CLOSER to Medicine Bow and finally to a large ranch identified as SUNK CREEK.

GRAMPA (VO)

This here's America. 'Course, you knew that already. And right there is the great state of Wyoming. You probably knew that, too. And most likely you heard of Medicine Bow. But I'll bet you dollars to donuts you haven't heard of Sunk Creek Ranch.

SUNK CREEK RANCH

The stately main house. Bunkhouse. Corral. Barn. And lots of land. The old west. Cowboys riding in and out. As we watch, the ranch ages through the years. Tractors and cars appear, each representing an era. Clothes change with the years. Rain, snow, fair weather and hot days are evidenced. In the process the ranch never loses its appeal.

GRAMPA (VO)

Well, that's it. Right there. Built by The Virginian himself. "Who's that?" you say. Well, that's what I'm about to tell you.

SEPIA TONE gives way TO COLOR as the animation reaches modern day: new cars, trucks, a motorcycle, but always the ranch. Lots of horses, goats, chickens, and of course cattle and the ranch hands.

At this point we MORPH into:

LIVE ACTION - EXT. MAIN HOUSE AND BUNKHOUSE - DAY

Early morning. JEFF GRAYSON (30), his 9-year-old son, BILLY, SARAH (60), Billy's grandmother, and MOLLY (28), Jeff's wife and Billy's mom, ENTER from the house and head for the bunkhouse.