| Gunfighters of the West Discovery/TLC Filmed: Sept 1998 Released: May 1999 |
 |
| This was the first project Ric got cast in. Although the made-for-TV documentary series was voiced-over by noted actor Brian Denahy, there was quite a bit of physical acting. Ric was cast in 2 seperate roles as a Mexican villager & a Bolivian villager in: "The Legend of El Fuego Baca" & "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Ric was featured in the "Legend of El Fuego Baca" episode. The above photo was taken during a break in filming . Ric is with local actor Dilio Nunez. Photo courtesy of Teresa Neptune & Rainbow Casting. |
 |
| Ric & Cathy Smith on the set Cathy was the wardrobe mistress of this series. She also worked on the movie "Dances with Wolves" Photo courtesy of Ric Barela |
| Visits to this page |
 |
| One of the publicity photos used for the show L-R: Dilio Nunez, Ric Barela & Thomas Cervantes Courtesy of Teresa Neptune & Rainbow Casting |
|
 |
 |
| L - R Local actors Dilio Nunez & Dennis Chavez as Bolivian soldiers in the "Butch Cassidy" episode |
| Local actor Victor Rodriquez as a Bolivian villager |
 |
| Local actor Dilio Nunez as the trusty friend of El Fuego Baca - Safarino |
