The complete series 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray. Princess kogi hires jake as a bodyguard against his will as she threatens to reveal a deadly secret about sarah. Scene from the tales of the gold monkey episode, legends are forever. Tales of the gold monkey features the adventures of seaplane pilot and soldier of fortune jake cutter in the south pacific of 1938. The show hits its stride later in the season, once it focuses more on the characters. It was initially rejected by network executives, who thought no one would care for a show set in the 1930s. Im sure others can go on about what makes this without a doubt one of the top ten great tv series of all time. The setting is 1938, in the runup to world war ii, and the primary action involves cutter and. Between the time we finished shooting the season and were waiting to hear about renewal, i had contacts at the other networks, and they all told me that cbs and nbc were programming against our show. 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. Watch tales of the gold monkey episodes online season 1.
Corky tales of the gold monkey starbuck bsg 1978 jake cutter. Tales of the gold monkey 19821983 stone 1980 battlestar galactica 19781979. The complete series hasnt been restored or boosted, looking more like a typical shout. Websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. It was aired following the success of the film raiders of the lost ark the previous year tales of the gold monkey. Your tv show guide to countdown tales of the gold monkey season 1 air dates. 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. 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. Watch tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 9 full. Tales of the gold monkey legends are forever scene youtube.
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. Jake cutter played by stephen collins, of 7th heaven fame. In no small part, that was probably due to the increasing boldness of the series writers, who kept piling on more action, and more expensive stunts. The talented actors and actresses involved in the series brought a special spark of life to the inhabitants of boragora and matuka that had us tuning in week after week. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 16 by gold monkey. 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. 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. Tales of the gold monkey trivia the pilot movie episodes are sometimes referred to as curse of the gold monkey. Watch tales of the gold monkey season 1 english sub.
Before this tales of the gold monkey piece could be. 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. Colors are a tad faded and muddy at times, contrast can be overdone a bit, while scratches and anomalies are noticeable at. 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. 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. Sep 03, 2006 scene from the tales of the gold monkey episode, legends are forever. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 9 jake is followed by the brother of a japanese pilot he shot down while he was still a flying tiger in china, and corky struggles to avoid a prearranged marriage.
Yes, you want something that season 1 lacked, continunity for jake and. Stephen collins and leo the dog in tales of the gold monkey 1982. The adventures of a 1930s pacific islands bush pilot and his companions. Corky is kidnapped by princess kogis half brother to repair the engines of his slave ship. The other networks were assuming gold monkey would be a successful part of the abc lineup for the next five years or so. Tales of the gold monkey legends are forever scene. A momentary interlude on a quiet dock, somewhere in the pacific, 1938.
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 marivella islands. He has often included military veterans as characters. But suffice it to say, if you love great writing, acting. An old friend with dubious motives talks jake into transporting supplies to a malariastricken african tribe. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 the movie. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The region 24 dvd set will not play on most dvd players sold in the us or canada region 1. Jake flies a red and white grumman goose plane called cutters goose. The first part of this page has information that ive collected from books, articles and the episodes themselves, plus from fellow fans the gneech and john hudak.
The games follow the misadventures of the hapless guybrush threepwood as he struggles to become the most notorious pirate in the. Welcome to the tales of the gold monkey guide at tv tome. 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. But abc didnt have the same confidence in us that our. 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. Shipment will be directly from fabulous films in the uk via airmail. Season 1 of tales of the gold monkey premiered on september 22, 1982. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Tales of the gold monkey the adventures of seaplane pilot and soldier of fortune jake cutter in the south pacific of 1938. There was always plenty of action and adventure, but the emphasis was on the relationships of the characters. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series tales of the gold monkey.
The second part has official details, some of which contradict what actually aired or, in some cases, each. 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. 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. Like many series with a core fan following, tales of the gold monkey has remained a favorite for a lot. The first four games in the series were produced and published by lucasarts, formerly known as lucasfilm games. 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. 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. With stephen collins, jeff mackay, marta dubois, john calvin. Tales of the gold monkey this article needs additional citations for verification. Tales of the gold monkey 1982 83 a retrospective by john kenneth muir. 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. The adventures of seaplane pilot and soldier of fortune jake cutter in the south pacific of 1938. Tropical islands, highflying adventure, political intrigue, talking dogs and legends come alive. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 21 by gold monkey.
This is the world of tales of the gold monkey, a oneseason adventure series that aired on abc in 1982. Season one of tales of the gold monkey premiered on september 22, 1982. Tales of the gold monkey is not historically accurate, and really does not attempt to be. One bark for no and two barks for yes and he cracks me up in every episode.
Princess kogi hires jake as a bodyguard against his will as. In 20002001, cinescape magazine was running a series of retrospectives on classiccult tv series called vintage vision. Does a phenominal job, and i have to say i was impressed that he could not only do action and comedy, but alittle bit of drama as well. Tales of the gold monkey tv show season 1 episodes list. Tales of the gold monkey was frequently lumped in with the raiders clones but it had actually been dreamt up by creator donald bellisario two years before spielbergs film came out. Unfortunately, network politics resulted in its cancellation in the spring of 1983.
Original pilot 96mins, gallery, episode and series synopsis, biographies. This is an old series taha i had wanted to watch as i didnt get to see all when playing. Heres everything that you ever wanted to know about tales of the gold monkey and lots of things you never even thought of. Thought price for set was somewhat high as old as series is at this time. Louie is sentenced to the guillotine for the murder of a french army deserter, and jakes only hope for saving him is a story that louie wants to remain a secret. Freelance pilot jake cutter and his mechanic corky become involved with nazis and british sarah. 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. 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.
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. There are many things that battlestar galactica and tales of the gold monkey had in common. Jake is followed by the brother of a japanese pilot he shot down while he was still a flying tiger in china, and corky struggles to avoid a prearranged marriage. Stephen weaver collins born october 1, 1947 is an american actor and writer. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Watch tales of the gold monkey season 1, episode 21 mourning becomes matuka. Stay in touch with tales of the gold monkey next episode air date and your favorite tv shows.
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 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. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd movie. The fifth installment of the franchise was developed by telltale games in collaboration with lucasarts. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 17 cooked goose. Tales of the gold monkey, jake cutter, main role 21 episodes. The set includes everything listed in the region 1 set. It was aired following the success of the film raiders of the lost ark the previous year premise and major characters. Jake, a former flying tigers pilot, made his home on the island of boragora along with his oneeyed dog jack and his mechanic corky. 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. Besides being called ripoffs of george lucas films, they both shared the same network abc, studio universal, a writerproducer donald bellisario and even a script.
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