To children across America (and the majority of the Abelson household), the cancellation in 1991 of Hey Dude, television’s most underrated show, was a grave disappointment. In case you forgot why this show was so amazing, let us provide a few details about the show and it's amazing cast of characters:
- It was set on the Bar None Dude Ranch. Yes, that’s right. A dude ranch.
- It’s a show about five teens running an entire vacation resort by themselves.
- The Dude Ranch owner was Mr. Ernst was a bumbling dimwit with glasses (as said on Wikipedia).
- There was an occasional appearance by the random annoying ranch hand, Lucy... though no one is really sure why this character existed.
- Buddy, Mr. E's son, had a dog named Cassie (which we, of course, appreciated).
- Ted was the adorable troublemaker, always getting his friends in crazy shenanigans.
- Rich-girl Brad wore bandanas tied around her neck like a cowgirl.
- Girl-next-door Melanie thought she was an Olympian.
- Danny was a Hopi Indian.
- Ernst’s nephew Jake arrived later to spice things up by playing the “tubs.”
- Eventually Kyle, the dim-but-handsome cowboy, arrived to complete our Brad-Ted love triangle.
The show was a true stroke of genius – from the murder-mystery production to capture the flag, from handcuffs to “breaking in” your clothes… honestly, what's not to like? Did we mention that Danny was a Hopi Indian?!?
With that said, let us gather for a moment of silence… Hey Dude!
