"Ark II" (1976) TV series 1976-1979

Creator:

Martin Roth
(more)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

11 September 1976 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Sci-Fi

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Chimpanzee | Teen | Jet Pack | Post Apocalypse | Future

Cast

Terry Lester	...	Jonah (15 episodes, 1976)
Jean Marie Hon	...	Ruth (15 episodes, 1976)
José Flores	...	Samuel (15 episodes, 1976)
Adam	...	Adam / ... (15 episodes, 1976)
Lou Scheimer	...	Adam / ... (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Directed by
Ted Post		(8 episodes, 1976)
Hollingsworth Morse		(6 episodes, 1976)

Series Writing credits
Martin Roth		(15 episodes, 1976)
Robert Specht		(5 episodes, 1976)
Len Janson		(3 episodes, 1976)
Chuck Menville		(3 episodes, 1976)

Series Produced by
Norm Prescott	....	executive producer (15 episodes, 1976)
Richard M. Rosenbloom	....	producer (15 episodes, 1976)
Lou Scheimer	....	executive producer (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Original Music by
Ray Ellis		(15 episodes, 1976)
Norm Prescott		(15 episodes, 1976)

Series Cinematography by
Robert F. Sparks		(15 episodes, 1976)

Series Film Editing by
Jim Gross		(9 episodes, 1976)
Marshall Neilan Jr.		(6 episodes, 1976)

Series Casting by
Fran Bascom		(15 episodes, 1976)

Series Art Direction by
Michael Baugh		(12 episodes, 1976)

Series Makeup Department
John Norin	....	makeup artist (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Production Management
Dale Henry	....	executive in charge of production (14 episodes, 1976)
Bill Moore	....	post-production supervisor / post-production manager (14 episodes, 1976)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Henry J. Lange Jr.	....	assistant director (8 episodes, 1976)
Gary Credle	....	assistant director (3 episodes, 1976)
Lee Rafner	....	assistant director (3 episodes, 1976)

Series Art Department
Eugene Booth	....	property master (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Sound Department
William Randall	....	sound (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Bill Kahlo	....	key grip (15 episodes, 1976)
Drain M. Marshall	....	gaffer (15 episodes, 1976)
Robert M. Stevens	....	camera operator (8 episodes, 1976)
Robert T. Simpson	....	camera operator / assistant camera (7 episodes, 1976)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Thalia Phillips	....	wardrobe (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Other crew
Gordon L. Berry	....	educational advisor (15 episodes, 1976)
June Gilham	....	film coordinator (15 episodes, 1976)
Darrell Keener	....	animal trainer (15 episodes, 1976)
Steve Nicolaides	....	production coordinator (15 episodes, 1976)
James R. Sackett	....	educational advisor (15 episodes, 1976)
Robert Specht	....	executive story editor (15 episodes, 1976)
Wendy Atterbury	....	script supervisor (7 episodes, 1976)
Jill Murphy	....	script supervisor (6 episodes, 1976)
Karen Hale Wookey	....	script supervisor (2 episodes, 1976)

Production Companies

• Filmation Associates

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Other Companies

• Horta-Mahana Corp.  music and sound effects
• Shermley Music Co.  music publisher

Runtime:

USA:25 min (15 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

Filmation Associates

Trivia:

The chimpanzee who played Adam was named Moochie. Henry J. Lange Jr., a series director, revealed in a DVD special feature that Moochie wore a diaper under his Ark uniform.

Goofs:

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

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. I, Jonah, Ruth, Samuel and Adam are fully aware of the dangers we face as we venture into unknown, maybe even hostile, areas. But we're determined to bring the promise of a new civilization to our people and our planet.

EARLY IN THE MORNING

ARt II was as silly as it was great entertainment for children. Yes, the show oozed with Biblical themes and moral issues but it was smarter than most programs today. That might be because today more children have access to technology that can deprive a developing imagination.

I don't think many children saw Ark II as adults saw it at all. Most kids watched the show because it had a cool looking van and it was set in the future. Not because they were dictating moral standards....It might seem that way today since we have become so desensitized.

Here is hoping that ARK II comes out on DVD one day soon. it wouldbe nice to see it live on and inspire some other young artist to graduate from Yale University....oops was I talking about me:(