While shortlived, tales of the gold monkey was critically acclaimed winning several emmys and had a notable influence on future shows, including the animated spiritual successor disneys talespin. Set on the fictional south sea island of boragora in 1938 and starring stephen collins as. Tales of the gold monkey scene from the pilot movie youtube. Despite suffering from malaria, jake goes after them. Tales of the gold monkey tv series 19821983 the movie. Includes an extended version of the mike postpete carpenter theme song. Tales of the gold monkey trivia the pilot movie episodes are sometimes referred to as curse of the gold monkey.
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. Onehour actionadventure, broadcast 198283 for 20 episodes. Marta dubois, roddy mcdowall, stephen collins, jeff mackay, john fujioka, caitlin oheaney, ahmed kalane, john calvin. Tales of the gold monkey pilot movie opening credits.
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. This was one of my favorite shows as a kid and the only item i own is a tv series storybook. 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. Opening credits from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. It was aired following the success of the film raiders of the lost ark the previous year.
Disc 1 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray. Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in prime. Tales of the gold monkey is always linked inextricably in my mind to magnum, p. 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. Thought price for set was somewhat high as old as series is at this time. 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 peopleontherun in a wellworn grumman goose seaplane. Stephen collins as jake cutter, our ace pilot and main protagonist, pilot of cutters goose. Tales of the gold monkey wikipedia republished wiki 2. Tales of the gold monkey 19821983 trivia 5 add new the dog used in the series was a stray that was discovered in an alley and already had the eye patch, so. 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 tv series 19821983 trivia imdb. If this page is being served from any other site than it is not a.
Small tropical island day afternnon rain clouds scale the flanks of the old volcano which dominates the center of the island until only its strange twinneedle peak can be seen. Tales of the gold monkey 19821983 trivia 5 add new the dog used in the series was a stray that was discovered in an alley and already had the eye patch, so after no one claimed him, he ended up being cast as the main characters pet. Tales of the gold monkey tgm hit the network about the same time as indiana jones hit the silver screen. Tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode jake and sarah help an abandoned boy found living among the apes on an isolated island. Nov 30, 2018 the jpfmovies staff was going through the dvd collection and found a 1980s series still in the cellophane called. Fabulous films has released the complete series on. He is styled after indiana jones, no doubt just like frank buck was and the disney character baloo in tales of spin seems to be styled after him. Top 10 moments in tales of the gold monkey 1982 manic. By activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. Watch tales of the gold monkey season 1 episode full. The pictures are great, and the book was wellwritten. Part 1 story of a exflying tiger pilot, and his mechanic and their grumman goose as they fight the japanese, before world war ii. 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.
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. 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 cast and characters tv guide. Story of a exflying tiger pilot, and his mechanic and their grumman goose as they fight the japanese, before world war ii. Tales of the gold monkey pilot movie opening credits youtube. Scene from the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. This tv movie is an introduction to the characters that starred in the tv series with the same name. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of tales of the gold monkey with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. 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.
Top 10 moments in tales of the gold monkey 1982 manic episodes from the archives duration. Recommendation engine sorted out humorous, realistic, semi serious and touching films and tv series with plots about friendship, love and romance, friends, couples, best friends, friend and best friend mostly in comedy, romance and drama genres. I know there probably isnt much demand for it, but does anyone know if someone makes a gold monkey statue prop from tales of the gold monkey tv series. Tales of the gold monkey aired from 1982 to 1983 only 21 episodes and followed the adventures of jake cutter, a bush pilot who lives and work in the island of boragora in 1938. Tales of the gold monkey is a 1982 adventure television show broadcast by abc. 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. Choose from about 60 rare, retro tv series, including tales of the gold monkey, naturally. While the couple of episodes that featured men in monkey suits were tough to watch in the days of cgi, there wasnt an episode of tales of the gold monkey that i didnt enjoy.
Both series shared the same creator donald bellisario, some of the same writers, producers, and crew, and many actors who appeared in both series. Best movies and tv shows like tales of the gold monkey. 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. Most similar movies to tales of the gold monkey the list contains related movies ordered by similarity. As a longtime fan of tales of the gold monkey, i was happy to have found this book, which i somehow missed obtaining during my childhood. Movies and tv shows like tales of the gold monkey if you like tales of the gold monkey you are looking for movies or tv shows about with spy, pilot, seaplane, dog, fight, best friends and aviation themes of adventure, comedy and drama genre shot in usa. Start by selecting add to favorites on the info screen of any show, movie or team. Stephen collins and leo the dog in tales of the gold monkey 1982. The complete series 1982 starring roddy mcdowall and stephen collins on dvd and bluray.
Tales of the gold monkey didnt have any serious competition over on cbs, with its illconceived contemporary updating of seven brides for seven brothers. The series featured the romance of early aviation, exotic locales, and cliffhanging action. This is an old series taha i had wanted to watch as i didnt get to see all when playing. 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. Stunt coordinator diamond farnsworth explains his version of the show. Tales of the gold monkey, an abctv actionadventure series, features a rich cast of characters in exotic locales. Freelance pilot jake cutter and his mechanic corky become involved with nazis and british sarah. Tales of the gold monkey the complete series dvd movie.
Tales of the gold monkey shanghaied tv episode 1982 imdb. It was aired following the success of the film raiders of the lost ark the previous year premise and major characters. Tales of the gold monkey pazsaz entertainment network. Jake cutter played by stephen collins is a kind of fortune seeker. With stephen collins, jeff mackay, caitlin oheaney, marta dubois. This is the world of tales of the gold monkey, a oneseason adventure series that aired on abc in 1982. Jeff mackay as corky, jakes alcoholic mechanic and occasional copilot.
Tales of the gold monkey is an american adventure drama television series broadcast in. The jpfmovies staff was going through the dvd collection and found a 1980s series still in the cellophane called. Jeff mackay, marta dubois, john hillerman, and lance legault. If you love the pulp genre, tales of the gold monkey is a great show of highflying, twofisted action set in the south pacific of 1938.
Show information, episode list, cast, and airdates. An interisland air transportation pilot finds adventure. He is styled after indiana jones, no doubt just like frank buck was and the disney character baloo. It is such a cheap ripoff of the hit movie raiders of the lost arc, it is laughable. A mysterious sailor calling himself captain ahab comes to bora gora and kidnaps corky, forcing him to fix a broken part on ahabs ship. The adventures of a 1930s pacific islands bush pilot and his companions. 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. Top 10 moments in tales of the gold monkey 1982 manic episodes from the archives. Opening credits from the pilot movie for the 198283 action series, tales of the gold monkey. Leo the dog was an actor, known for tales of the gold monkey 1982. The book is based on the pilot episode of the show, and it was fun to read the story after seeing the episode.