The complete series dvd full frame, digipack packaging, dolby at. Start your membership and discover thousands of movies and tv shows with prime. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 external. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd 1982. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 full cast. New syfy tv series 12 monkeys about their show, the original. There were also two other emmy nominations that year. Tales of the gold monkey 1982 1983 jake cutter is a pilot and adventurer in bora gora, the port in the marivella islands in 1938. 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. Monkey also known as monkey magic was an tv show from japan based on. Like many series with a core fan following, tales of the gold monkey has remained a favorite for a lot. In 20002001, cinescape magazine was running a series of retrospectives on classiccult tv series called vintage vision. Im just about finished watching the complete series i have the last two episodes left to watch i got on ebay.
If you want to start a maintalesofthegoldmonkey page, just click the edit button above. This tv movie is an introduction to the characters that starred in the tv series with the same name. 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. Last chance louie, was a very bad video to dvd copy.
All dvds from world of books are from region 2 and not designed for us dvd players. He flies his grumman goose amphibian on interisland flights and finds adventure every week. Broadcast by abc in 1982, this series became a massive hit following the success of indiana joness raiders of the lost ark. Produced for abc tvs season the year after raiders of the lost ark struck boxoffice gold tales of the gold tales of the gold monkey.
In a backwater corner of the south pacific in 1938, a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in deathdefying hijinx, transporting peopleon the run in a wellworn grumman goose seaplane. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Donald paul bellisario born august 8, 1935 is an american television producer and screenwriter who created and sometimes wrote episodes for the tv series magnum, p. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show tales of the gold monkey anytime, anywhere. It was aired following the success of the film raiders of the lost ark the previous year. Premiering in 1982, gold monkey had a successful and highlyacclaimed season before beingwell, everyone thought it was a shoein for a second season, but politics and a creator unwilling to dumb down the storylines saw the end of the show. The book includes articles, stories, cartoons and lots and lots of pictures. Jake, a former flying tigers pilot, made his home on the island of boragora along with his oneeyed dog jack and his mechanic corky.
Other companions were bon chance louie, the local magistrate and owner of the monkey bar hangout, sarah stickney white, the bars singer who was actually an american. Curse of the gold monkey 1982 a world war ii pilot and his oneeyed dog become involved with a suspicious german and an ancient golden idol. Set in the mythical south pacific island of bora gora in the equally mythical marivellas archipelago in the 30s, it follows the adventures of jake cutter, pilot of a grumman goose flying. The series featured the romance of early aviation, exotic locales, and cliff. The program starred stephen collins 7th heaven as jake cutter, an american soldieroffortune based on the apocryphal marivella islands in the south pacific, circa 1938.
Buy tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd 1982 from. Watch tales of the gold monkey episodes online season 1. This is an old series taha i had wanted to watch as i didnt get to see all when playing. Fabulous films has released the complete series on. Tropical islands, highflying adventure, political intrigue, talking dogs and legends come alive. Tales of the gold monkey 1982 tv series soundtrack. The complete series, a sixdisc, 21episode set that resurrects the fondlyremembered 1982 series from syndication oblivion. Thought price for set was somewhat high as old as series is at this time.
Tales of the gold monkey the complete series film this yearlong tv series originally released in the early 1980s to capitalize on the popularity of the indiana jones films, is noteworthy for action packed, standalone episodes featuring a fine ensemble of character actors each perfectly cast in. Dvd complete series dvdtalk complete series paul mavis george. Disc 2 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray. Freelance pilot jake cutter and his mechanic corky become involved with nazis and british sarah. Set in 1938, this series captures the ambiance and character of a mysterious romantic era. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. We used to hold regular irc chats, but these chats have now been relegated to special status. Kalane, sonny melendrez, conrad bachmann, donald p. Produced for abc tvs 1982 83 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. Opening credits from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Regardless of where it came from, though, this was a very enjoyable series. Virtually unseen since its original broadcast, tales of the gold monkey is of more than nostalgic interest.
Thanks to leanne shawler for unearthing this little treasure from her recently arrived belongings from australia and lesley pohl for her help in scanning and transcribing. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 the movie. When tales of the gold monkey debuted back in 1982, critics declared the tv series was a networks attempt to cash in on indiana jones. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 1982 83 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.
Watch tales of the gold monkey season 1, episode 12 ape boy. Southeast asia, south korea, taiwan, hong and macau. In 1983, the tales of the gold monkey pilot movie won and emmy for outstanding art direction for a series. Starring stephen collins, jeff mckay, caitlin oheaney, roddy mcdowall and of course, taless bestremembered cast member, leo the dog. 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. Jun 08, 2010 set in 1938, this series captures the ambiance and character of a mysterious romantic era. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there.
While tales of the gold monkey must have an adventure each week and good action, the key to the story is the relationships between the people, the humor, their caring for one another and good, honest adversaries that are worthy of our hero. He has often included military veterans as characters. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 monkey tv. Tales of the gold monkey 19821983 jake cutter is a pilot and adventurer in bora gora, the port in the marivella islands in 1938. Disc 1 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray.
In a backwater corner of the south pacific in 1938, a young american adventurer and his ragtag group of friends become involved in deathdefying hijinx, transporting peopleontherun in a. 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 adventures of seaplane pilot and soldier of fortune jake cutter in the south pacific of 1938. The series featured the romance of early aviation, exotic locales, and cliffhanging action. This is the world of tales of the gold monkey, a oneseason adventure series that aired on abc in 1982. Choose from about 60 rare, retro tv series, including tales of the gold monkey, naturally.
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. Tales of the gold monkey 1982 83 a retrospective by john kenneth muir. It is also possible that film elements, if they still existed, might have been lost in the universal fire of a few years ago. Jake and sarah help an abandoned boy found living among the apes who appears to have been raised by them on an isolated. 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. 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. Tales of the gold monkey is a 1982 adventure television show broadcast by abc. The tales of the gold monkey annual, first published in london in 1982. Fans of classic television may recall the abc adventure saga tales of the gold monkey from its initial primetime run, spanning september 1982 through july 1983. I would be very enthusiastic to see a bluray collection of tales of the gold monkey taken from restored 35mm film elements. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series film this yearlong tv series originally released in the early 1980s to capitalize on the popularity of the indiana jones films, is noteworthy for action packed, standalone episodes featuring a fine ensemble of character actors each perfectly cast in their respective roles. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 1982 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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.
Tales of the gold monkey 1 september 22, 1982 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. Before this tales of the gold monkey piece could be. The program starred stephen collins 7th heaven as jake cutter, an american soldier of fortune based on the apocryphal marivella islands in the south pacific, circa 1938. Fun and charming and spite a seasonend turn towards weightier matters. 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. Check out the nearly complete collection of tales of the gold monkey comics from tv comic, published in england in 198384. I loved this series when it first appeared on television in 1982, and was. Does anyone know if film elements still exist for this series. Welcome to the tales of the gold monkey guide at tv tome. 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.
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