The Adventures of Long John Silver
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Series Overview
The Adventures of Long John Silver is a family adventure series about the Long John Silver character from Treasure Island. Produced in 1954 in colour in Australia for the American and British markets before the development of Australian television. Long John Silver is the proud captain of his own ship and his own crew. He and his buccaneer cruise around the Caribbean and often stay on the side of the English and fight the French and Spanish. After long and dangerous adventures, he and his crew rest in the tavern of Miss Purity. The series first aired in the United States on syndicated basis in 1956, but irregularly as part of another show. Several episodes were edited together and shown theatrically under the titles: 'Under the Black Flag' and 'South Sea Pirates'. Afterwards, it was sold to the ITV in the UK, and aired in 1957. In 1958, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) screened the series as part of Children's TV Club.
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1957 – 1957
Premiered: Tue, Apr 9, 1957
Robert Louis StevensonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Ship o' the Dead”
Jim Hawkins tells the story that he actually saw a ship in the bay with a dead crew - and of course nobody believes him. Jim and Long John Silver discover that the Spanish robbed the ship and killed the entire crew.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Adventures of Long John Silver about?
The Adventures of Long John Silver is a family adventure series about the Long John Silver character from Treasure Island. Produced in 1954 in colour in Australia for the American and British markets before the development of Australian television. Long John Silver is the proud captain of his own ship and his own crew. He and his buccaneer cruise around the Caribbean and often stay on the side of the English and fight the French and Spanish. After long and dangerous adventures, he and his crew rest in the tavern of Miss Purity. The series first aired in the United States on syndicated basis in 1956, but irregularly as part of another show. Several episodes were edited together and shown theatrically under the titles: 'Under the Black Flag' and 'South Sea Pirates'. Afterwards, it was sold to the ITV in the UK, and aired in 1957. In 1958, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) screened the series as part of Children's TV Club.
How many seasons does The Adventures of Long John Silver have?
The Adventures of Long John Silver comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Adventures of Long John Silver?
Key cast members in The Adventures of Long John Silver include Robert Newton, Connie Gilchrist, Kit Taylor.
Who created or directed The Adventures of Long John Silver?
The Adventures of Long John Silver was developed and directed by Robert Louis Stevenson.