A look back at the popular south seas adventure series (1959-1962) starring Gardner McKay, produced by 20th Century Fox for the ABC Television Network. Featuring commentary from several of the series actors and producers; photographs, an episode guide for all 91 segments, plus a biography section of those closely associated with the series.
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James Rosin is the author of numerous books about classic Tv series including NAKED CITY, ROUTE 66, WAGON TRAIN, THE INVADERS, QUINCY M.E., THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO, and PEYTON PLACE.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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I miss Gardner McKay,
By Jim Hatrak (Tuscon, Arizona) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adventures in Paradise: The Television Series (Paperback)
This TV series featured handsome Gardner McKay as Adam Troy, the captain of a free-lance schooner plying the South Pacific in search of passengers, cargo and adventure. Troy was a Korean War veteran who had found the Pacific to his liking, His schooner, the TIKI, ranged across the area of adventures, schemers and island beauties. Why the studios have never bothered to put this out on TV or DVD beats me. Rumor has it the James A. Michener estate fights against it because they don't believe the scripts meet to the style one would expect from such an eminent author. If this is true, shame on the Michener estate.The book has plenty of photos and a number from the back lot of 20th Century Fox which reveals just how much was accomplished with minimum of sets. Interviews with cast and crew are highlighted. Episode guide and history of the series is also a nice touch. Enjoyable read and recommended.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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good insight for the still young at heart,
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This review is from: Adventures in Paradise: The Television Series (Paperback)
I watched Adventures in Paradise as a young woman, now I watch the shows I canstill remember, as an older woman. the book gave me a lot more insight into the young man (Gardner Mckay)whom I along many many others had a huge crush on. I enjoyed how it all came together. Thankyou for writing it and for the photos, I really enjoyed reading this book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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All I needed to know,
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This review is from: Adventures in Paradise: The Television Series (Paperback)
This convinced me not to buy any of the TV series videos. It is well researched and has a lot of behind the scenes information. After hearing the refrain from a Jimmy Buffett song, "..hey hey Gardner McKay.." I now know who he was and what the progrm on TV was.
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