"Tales of the Gold Monkey" (1982) TV series 1982-1983

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Directors:

Donald A. Baer
James Fargo

Writers:

Tom Greene (writer)
Allison Hock (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

22 September 1982 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure

Plot:

The adventures of a 1930's Pacific Islands bush pilot and his companions.

Plot Keywords:

Pacific | Bush Pilot | 1930s | Aviation

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations

Cast

Stephen Collins	...	Jake Cutter (22 episodes, 1982-1983)
Jeff MacKay	...	Corky (22 episodes, 1982-1983)
Leo the Dog	...	Jack (22 episodes, 1982-1983)
Caitlin O'Heaney	...	Sarah Stickney White (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
Roddy McDowall	...	Bon Chance Louie (19 episodes, 1982-1983)
Les Jankey	...	Gushie the Waiter (17 episodes, 1982-1983)
John Calvin	...	Reverend Willie Tenboom (16 episodes, 1982-1983)
Marta DuBois	...	Princess Koji (10 episodes, 1982-1983)
John Fujioka	...	Todo (10 episodes, 1982-1983)

Also Known As:

"Tales of the Brass Monkey" (USA) (working title)
"Tales of the Golden Monkey" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min (22 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

Belisarius Productions

Trivia:

Roddy McDowall took over the part of saloonkeeper Bon Chance Louis from Ron Moody, who played the role in the TV movie, _Tales of the Gold Monkey II (1982) (TV)_.

Movie Connections:

Follows Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982) (TV)

Great Show

I remember watching this show as a 10 year old. It was my favorite show. I was crushed when it got cancelled after only 1 season. I couldn't believe such a great show got cancelled while lousy Knight Rider ran on. How could a kid not like the adventure, the exotic locales, the Cutter's Goose? I looked for the show a few years ago online and couldn't find anything. I recently found a site doing a Google search. I purchase the DVD collection for old time sake, trying to relive the past. I figured it would never live up to my childhood memories.

So far I've gone through about 8 episodes and wow!!! I find myself enjoying it as much as ever. Who would have thought that after more than 20 years.

The casting as top notch, not like today where a pretty face is all that is required. Jake, Corky, Sara, Louie, Princess Koji, Jack and the Reverend were perfect. The chemistry between them is flawless. You can't help but like all the characters. The story lines are very 80's, simplistic but very enjoyable. The show has a subtle sense of humor I probably didn't appreciate as a youngster.

Give me a beaten old seaplane over Kitt any day of the week.

Drinks at the Monkey Bar are on me :)