Jeff Bridges made his first steps into the acting world under the stewardship of his thespian father Lloyd Bridges. Bridges Sr was famous for playing scuba diver Mike Nelson, an ex-navy officer who went on a implausible number of exciting missions.

Jeff popped up in a few minor roles throughout the show's four-season run (as did his brother Beau). Jeff also had a helping hand from his Pop with appearances in The Lloyd Bridges Show, The Loner, and Silent Night, Lonely Night.

Laidback Dude? His appearances were mostly so brief that he wouldn't have had time to get too relaxed.