Part 2 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. I thought the topic was tales of the old monkey and that we were back on more ij 4 info. Opening credits from the 198283 action 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. Rider haggards king solomons mines featuring allan quatermain actually happened, shows the treasure returned to africa. Season 1 episode 1 breakaway full episode duration. 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. The second part has official details, some of which contradict what actually aired or, in some cases, each. Season 1 episode 1 the talented husband full episode. Freelance pilot jake cutter and his mechanic corky become involved with nazis and british sarah. 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. Unfortunately, network politics resulted in its cancellation in the spring of 1983.
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. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd movie. 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. Further, hindi fairy tales channel denies any and all liability or responsibility for the practices and policies of youtube and its agents and subsidiaries, or any other affiliated third party, regarding data collection. 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. The return to king solomons mines, a tv movie that references that the events of h. 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. This is the world of tales of the gold monkey, a oneseason adventure series that aired on abc in 1982. Season 1 of tales of the gold monkey premiered on september 22, 1982. 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. Factory is releasing a dvd set of all the episodes that is both a tribute to a fondly remembered show and worthy of being in any fans collection.
Forgotten tv ep 30tales of the gold monkey youtube. Top 10 moments in tales of the gold monkey 1982 manic episodes from the. Welcome to the tales of the gold monkey guide at tv tome. 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. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 the movie. Tropical islands, highflying adventure, political intrigue, talking dogs and legends come alive. Season 1 guide for tales of the gold monkey tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. 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.
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. Hes actually glad to see jake had survived a particular deadly incident where tenboom feared his intel might have gotten jake killed. Watch tales of the gold monkey episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. 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. A fedora turns matthew rhys into perry mason in first photo for hbos limited series. I thought for sure tv land would have run it a few times by now. 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. Also accompanying them is the german officer who killed her partner. Hes far too friendly towards the people hes supposed to be spying on. 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. 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. 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. 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. Tales of the gold monkey is a 1982 adventure television show broadcast by abc.
Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Virtually unseen since its original broadcast, tales of the gold monkey is of more than nostalgic interest. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The complete series on region 1 dvd on june 8, 2010. The series featured the romance of early aviation, exotic locales, and cliffhanging action. Jake, a former flying tigers pilot, made his home on the island of boragora along with his oneeyed dog jack and his mechanic corky. For all you gold monkey fans out there, you can now purchase the season on dvd. About five years after tales of the golden monkey ended, stephen collins landed another starring role in a series titled, tattingers but, unfortunately, it only lasted less than a dozen episodes. The gold monkey is a pseudoroleplay minecraft vanilla survival series hosted by rsmalec. 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. 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 trivia the pilot movie episodes are sometimes referred to as curse of the gold monkey. 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. I was only twelve when it aired, and given my age it holds the same place in my heart that movies like indiana jones hold and yes, i know the former did not derive from the latter.
Tales of the gold monkey is pretty much what i want in a pulp rpg. Tales of the gold monkey 1982 tv series soundtrack. Top 10 moments in tales of the gold monkey 1982 manic episodes from the archives. Interestingly koji and todo both appear on the opening credits, despite only being in a few of the episodes. The adventures of seaplane pilot and soldier of fortune jake cutter in the south pacific of 1938. Tales of the gold monkey scene from the pilot movie youtube. Watch tales of the gold monkey episodes online sidereel. Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows. The show hits its stride later in the season, once it focuses more on the characters. 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 was one of those tv shows that was good enough to have run for several seasons but it was just way too expensive to produce. The 6 disc set includes all the episodes uncut and is loaded with.
The 198283 abc tv series tales of the gold monkey is considered. 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. Heres everything that you ever wanted to know about tales of the gold monkey and lots of things you never even thought of. Fabulous films has released the complete series on dvd in the uk and aus. The complete series 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray. That said, its not hard to see that most of tales of the gold monkey is derivative as all getout. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 1 by gold monkey. 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. Tales of the gold monkey tv show season 1 episodes list. Top 10 moments in tales of the gold monkey 1982 manic episodes from the archives by movie nights. Search results for tales of the gold monkey dvd netflix.
At the end of the pilot episode, it is revealed that the statue at the bar was actually brass and not gold. Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in prime. Similar tv shows to tales of the gold monkey airwolf the program centers on a hightech military helicopter, code named airwolf, and its crew as they undertake various missions, many involving espionage, with a cold war theme. Scene from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Most excitingly though, it appears tales of the gold monkey has even been released on dvd, although tracking down a copy might be difficult as its not. 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. Choose from about 60 rare, retro tv series, including tales of the gold monkey, naturally. Corky is kidnapped by princess kogis half brother to repair the engines of his slave ship. Tales of the gold monkey television crossover universe. Like many series with a core fan following, tales of the gold monkey has remained a favorite for a lot of people and now shout. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode 3 shanghaied.