Ark II (1976–1979)

Three young scientists travel around the country in the 25th century after the world has been ravaged by pollution. In their hi-tech RV (called Ark II), they study the land and help out those in need.

Creator:

Martin Roth

Stars:

Terry Lester, Jean Marie Hon, José Flores

Cast

Series cast summary:
Terry Lester	...	Jonah (15 episodes, 1976)
Jean Marie Hon	...	Ruth (15 episodes, 1976)
José Flores	...	Samuel (15 episodes, 1976)
Adam	...	Adam (15 episodes, 1976)

Storyline

After Earth has been devastated by years of pollution and nuclear war, a group of scientists send out a team of young people as well as an intelligent chimpanzee to seek out the surviving pockets of human beings in order to help rebuild civilization. Also, as they meet these people they take time to teach them valuable life lessons along the way.

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Plot Keywords:

chimpanzee | teen | jet pack | post apocalypse | future

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Genres:

Family | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Classic Media

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1976 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Malibu Creek State Park - 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmation Associates

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min 25 min (15 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

There are no night scenes or episodes in "Ark II" because it was impossible to maneuver the Ark at night due to the lack of visibility from the driver's section. Also, each show had a 2-3 day turnaround, and Jose Flores was still a minor working under strict rules governing child actors. As a result of these factors, plus the Ark's tendency to break down, night shots for episodes were nixed.

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Goofs

The rear wheels of the Ark are a different design when the Ark is moving, than when it is not moving.

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Quotes

Announcer: [Opening Narration] For millions of years, Earth was fertile and rich. Then pollution and waste began to take their toll. Civilization fell into ruin. This is the world of the 25th Century. Only a handful of scientists remain, men who have vowed to rebuild what has been destroyed. This is their achievement: Ark II, a mobile storehouse of scientific knowledge, manned by a highly trained crew of young people. Their mission: to bring the hope of a new future to mankind.
Jonah: Ark II Log, Entry Number One...

User Reviews

ARK II (1976)

This is a great 70's classic that everyone should have seen when they were growing up at that time. If you like futuristic movies, you will love this. Kind of like "Earth 2" and "Damnation Alley".