On this day June 1, 1983, the final episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey aired on ABC, closing out the adventure series after just one season and 22 episodes. Set in the South Pacific during the late 1930s, the show followed pilot Jake Cutter as he flew missions aboard his seaplane and uncovered danger, mystery, and intrigue in exotic locales.
Tales of the Gold Monkey was inspired by the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark and brought a similar pulp adventure tone to television. It featured a mix of action, romance, espionage, and treasure hunting that appealed to fans of old fashioned storytelling with a modern 80s twist.
Fun fact: Although it only lasted one season, Tales of the Gold Monkey became a cult favorite and is remembered as an early attempt to bring Indiana Jones-style adventure to prime time television.
Tales of the Gold Monkey was inspired by the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark and brought a similar pulp adventure tone to television. It featured a mix of action, romance, espionage, and treasure hunting that appealed to fans of old fashioned storytelling with a modern 80s twist.
Fun fact: Although it only lasted one season, Tales of the Gold Monkey became a cult favorite and is remembered as an early attempt to bring Indiana Jones-style adventure to prime time television.
