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Adventures in Paradise

1959–1962 · 3 seasons

A gentle, old-fashioned island adventure with a handsome captain, easy mysteries, and a touch of romance on the open sea.

Created by
James Michener
Genres
Action & adventure, Drama
Overview
Adventures in Paradise is an American television series created by James Michener which ran on ABC from 1959 until 1962, starring Gardner McKay as Adam Troy, the captain of the schooner Tiki III, which sailed the South Pacific looking for passengers and adventure. USA Network aired reruns of this series between 1984 and 1988. The plots deal with the romantic and detective stories of Korean War veteran Troy. The supporting cast, varying from season to season, features George Tobias, Guy Stockwell, and Linda Lawson.
How it feels
Romantic, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Addiction, love, mystery, survival
Content
Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
Note
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Created by
James Michener
Genres
Action & adventure, Drama
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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour3
Realism6
Romance4
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
action & adventure, drama
Created by
James Michener
Written by
Fred Freiberger, Gene Levitt, Michael Pertwee, William Froug
Starring
George Tobias, Guy Stockwell, Gardner McKay, Robert Douglas, Dan O'Herlihy, Jerome Cowan, Whitney Blake, Mike Kellin
Music
Lionel Newman
Cinematography
Lloyd Ahern Sr.
Length
3 seasons, 91 episodes, 60 min each
Network
ABC
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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