Tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd movie. The series featured the romance of early aviation, exotic locales and cliffhanging action. Tales of the gold monkey television crossover universe. Tales of the gold monkey is a 1982 adventure television show broadcast by abc. Thanks to lesley pohl and craig nystrom for supplying me tapes so i could add credits and of course see this wonderful show again after all these years. Produced for abc tvs 198283 season the year after raiders of the lost ark struck boxoffice gold tales of the gold monkey introduced stephen collins as young american adventurer jake cutter, pilot of a weathered grumman goose seaplane moored in the port of boragora, in the. Sarah begins to develop feelings for jake, and she insists on going with him to find the cargo he dumped so that she can investigate the gold monkey, which the american government is also interested in. Watch tales of the gold monkey episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Watch international shows and movies online hulu free. This book is from the 1941 hitchcock film suspicion. Tales of the gold monkey features the adventures of seaplane pilot and soldier of fortune jake cutter in the south pacific of 1938. Aug 23, 2006 opening credits from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey.
These pages are respectfully dedicated to the memory of the wonderful actor that gave the owner of the monkey bar his unforgettable elegance and charm. The soggy crusade side quest with the gold mine access alls fair in supply and demand side quest in the gold mine on completion going bananas side quest in the gold mine on completion search party. Bellisario et diffusee entre le 22 septembre 1982 et le 1er juin 1983 sur le reseau abc. Also accompanying them is the german officer who killed her partner.
Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in prime time on wednesday nights by abc from september 22, 1982. Vintage vision was no longer part of the format, so here, for the first time, is a look at my tales of the gold monkey retrospective john kenneth muir. This 22hour long series is set in a backwater corner of the south pacific a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become inv. Whats coming to netflix, amazon and hulu in may maxim. Among the pursuers was american pilot jake cutter, who flew a battered airplane frequently repaired by his usually intoxicated buddy corky. I used to love watching tales of the gold monkey when i was a kid back in 1982. Jun 08, 2010 everything you need to know about tales of the gold monkey. In a backwater corner of the south pacific a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in death defying hijinx, transporting peopleontherun in a wellworn grumman goose seaplane. The complete series 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray.
Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 1 tales of the gold monkey 1 freelance pilot jake cutter and his mechanic corky become involved with nazis and american sarah stickney white while searching the south pacific for a mythical gold monkey. The case for our soapies to resume filming in level 4, on 1 may. Opening credits from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. An array of characters sought a mysterious golden idol in this adventure series. Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in prime time on wednesday nights by abc from september 22, 1982 until june 1, 1983. Rather than being a ripoff of raiders of the lost ark, it was a show inspired by classic movies, such as only angels have wings, with a great cast including stephen collins, caitlin oheaney, jeff mackay, and the late roddy mcdowell.
While the characters, sets, and equipment are all accurately from the late 1930s and early 1940s, the events appear to be taking place in the uncomfortable period when the united states had an antagonistic relationship with the empire of japan and the. Watch international shows and movies online hulu free trial. Tales of the gold monkey featuring stephen collins and caitlin oheaney is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can track it for updates. Jake flies a red and white grumman goose plane called cutters goose. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd for sale exotic south pacific locales in the midst of the late 1930s, espionage, romance, humor, action sequences on land, sea and air makes for great viewing for people of all ages and suitable for the entire family. Stephen collins, jeff mackay, marta dubois, john calvin, john fujioka, caitlin oheaney, leo.
Wanted to introduce my son to this series as it was a fond memory from when i was his age. The series featured the romance of early aviation, exotic locales, and cliffhanging action. Rider haggards king solomons mines featuring allan quatermain actually happened, shows the treasure returned to africa. Choose from about 60 rare, retro tv series, including tales of the gold monkey, naturally. Tales of the gold monkey is not historically accurate, and really does not attempt to be. Freelance pilot jake cutter and his mechanic corky become involved with nazis and british sarah. If theres a show you desperately want, but cant find in the store, please drop me a line and ill try to track. Set on the fictional south sea island of boragora in 1938 and starring. Unfortunately, network politics resulted in its cancellation in the spring of 1983. Part 1 story of a exflying tiger pilot, and his mechanic and their grumman goose as they fight the japanese, before world war ii.
The return to king solomons mines, a tv movie that references that the events of h. Tales of the gold monkey is a 60 minute actionadventure starring stephen collins as jake cutter, marta dubois as princess koji and roddy mcdowall as bon chance louie. Tales of the gold monkey where to watch every episode. The season also pays homage to the short lived 1980s television series tales of the gold monkey which featured a. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Although tales of the gold monkey was not a ratings juggernaut in the united states during its initial run, it was becoming so popular by the end of its first season that it was considered a sure thing for renewal, and it was a huge hit in overseas markets. The complete series dvd set are at their weakest when jake cutter and his oneeyed dog jack are encountering exotic tribes, nefarious nazis, and mysterious artifacts, like some knockoff indiana jones.
I found someone who claimed to have the whole series on his computer, and was willing to burn it to a dvd for me, but after i told him that yes i wanted it, i havent heard from him since. These pages are respectfully dedicated to the memory of the wonderful actor that gave the owner of the monkey bar his unforgettable. Start a free trial to watch popular international shows and movies online including new release and classic titles. The seasons premise sees archer as an alcoholic copilot with pam, who crash land onto the lush and mysterious pacific island of mitimotu.
Everything you need to know about tales of the gold monkey. John calvin, marta dubois and john fujioka only appeared in a few episodes of tales of the gold monkey even though they were listing in every single episodes opening credits. If youve already watched everything on your favorite streaming services while staying at home lately, april will see a host of new titles hitting services like netflix, hulu. That said, its not hard to see that most of tales of the gold monkey is derivative as all getout. Pilot episode from season 1 at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Tales of the gold monkey episode guide available on the web. The complete series broadcast on abc in early 80s, the series became a massive hit following the success of indiana joness raiders of the lost ark. Tales of the gold monkey trivia the pilot movie episodes are sometimes referred to as curse of the gold monkey. The season also pays homage to the short lived 1980s television series tales of the gold monkey which featured a very similar premise as danger island. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show tales of the gold monkey anytime, anywhere. The visual style of danger island bears a strong resemblance to the shortlived 1982 abc series tales of the gold monkey. Before this tales of the gold monkey piece could be published, the magazine went out of business and was purchased by the new and current owners.
If you want to start a maintalesofthegoldmonkey page, just click the edit button above. Fabulous films has released the complete series on dvd in the uk and australia. Fabulous films has released the complete series on. If theres a show you desperately want, but cant find in the store, please drop me a line and ill try to track it down for you. The 198283 abc adventure series tales of the gold monkey owed its existence to the success of raiders of the lost ark the year before, though creator donald bellisario always said he had a different model in mind. Would like to give it as a birthday present for his. However, since i hadnt watched the show since i was a kid, and its never been a strong presence in syndication too few episodes, this tales of the gold monkey dvd set may have well been a new viewing experience for me. Jun 08, 2010 in a backwater corner of the south pacific a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in death defying hijinx, transporting peopleon the run in a wellworn grumman goose seaplane. Tropical islands, highflying adventure, political intrigue, talking dogs and legends come alive.
Jake cutter reads murder on the footbridge by isobel sedbusk. Tales of the gold monkey tgm hit the network about the same time as indiana jones hit the silver screen. Virtually unseen since its original broadcast, tales of the gold monkey is of more than nostalgic interest. Tales of the gold monkey scene from the pilot movie.
Scene from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 episodes imdb. Watch full episodes of tales of the gold monkey and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Most critics saw the program as the networks attempt to capitalize on the success of the movie raiders of the lost ark, released the previous year. Whats coming to netflix, amazon and hulu in may from kate beckinsale in the underworld movies to adam sandler in uncut gems, plan your bingewatching now. Danger island is a possible reference to the hannabarbera liveaction adventure serial danger island 196869. Factory, will be releasing a region 1 ntsc encoded dvd set of the complete series june 8, 2010.
In addition to the newly filmed interviews with cast and creators, the bonus features include five immersive audio commentaries, as well as detailed character bios and a series fact file. The series premiered on wed sep 22, 1982 on abc us and mourning becomes matuka s01e22 last. This is the world of tales of the gold monkey, a oneseason adventure series that aired on abc in 1982. Set in the 1930s south pacific, it tried for an indiana joneslike matineeserial style. Watch tales of the gold monkey episodes online season 1. Advanced search watchlist sign in tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 poster.