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Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People

The approach of the Aurora Borealis and the constant light produces some strange behavior among the residents of Cicely. Chris abandons the radio station to build an unusual piece of modern sculpture and to get acquainted with a new soul mate that has come into town on some predestined mission. Joel journeys into the back woods to visit an isolated forest ranger and, when he gets stuck coming home, remembers the stories of a strange Bigfoot-like creature named Adam rumored to be roaming the area. Joel is rescued by Adam, who turns out to be real and a damn good cook, only when he returns to town no one believes him.

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  • Originally Aired August 30, 1990
  • Runtime 48 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 78705
  • Network CBS
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  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
Charles Rosin Writer
Charles Rosin Producer Supervising Producer
Martin Bruestle Producer Associate Producer
Matthew Nodella Producer Coordinating Producer
John Procaccino Guest Star Ranger Burns
Grant Goodeve Guest Star Rick Pederson
Ryan O'Neill Guest Star Adolescent Chris
Adam Arkin Guest Star Adam
Lou Hetler Guest Star Man Behind Wheel
Richard Cummings Jr. Guest Star Bernard Stevens
Sandy Miller Guest Star Mother
Joshua Brand Executive Producer Executive Producer
John Falsey Executive Producer Executive Producer
Peter O'Fallon Director