Robert Newton
Long John Silver
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7.04 votes1957TV-PG30mEndedAction & AdventureDramaFamily
Synopsis
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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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. The NecklaceNow viewing1957-04-0930mLong John Silver is arrested for murder and robbery. Miss Purity and Jim Hawkins try to prove his innocense.
- 2. Pieces of Eight1957-04-3030mDesperate to get the money to save his ship, Long John agrees to a plan another pirate recommends to steal Spanish gold. But the pirate turns out to be just as much of a liar as was the last time Long John met him.
- 3. The Orphans' Christmas1957-05-2130m8.0Long John and Miss Purity learn that the headmistress of the orphanage is not allowing the children to have a Christmas party or receive gifts.
- 4. Execution Dock1957-06-2030mWhile sick with a fever, Long John dreams that he is to be executed for piracy.
- 5. The Eviction1957-06-1830mThe Governor orders to close Miss Purity’s tavern on behalf of the English. Long John discovers plans from the Spanish about an military invasion.
- 6. The Pink Pearl1957-03-0530mGentleman Richard Thorpe asks Lng John for help to find his brother, who is missing on an island occupied by the Spanish. On the island they find out, that the Spanish try everything to get all the pink pearls.
- 7. Tale of a Tooth1957-08-2030mLong John Silver suddenly is in pain, he has a toothache. So he is forced to save a dentist from the Spanish.
- 8. Ship o' the Dead1957-08-2730mJim 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.
- 9. Sword of Vengeance1957-07-0930mSilver and his crew attempt to plunder a Spanish ship, but there's no one aboard except dead prisoners.
- 10. Turnabout1957-06-0430mFrance and England are at war—and to the amusement of Long John Silver and his pirate crew, the foppish French Navy takes over their ship.
- 11. Miss Purity's Birthday1957-06-1130mMiss Purity is upset that no one has remembered her birthday except the priest.
- 12. Dead Reckoning1957-07-0230mMiss Purity and Long John decide Jim should be sent to a private school after he causes trouble at a local birthday party. But things become worse then Jim's roommate is the same boy who actually caused the trouble at the party.
- 13. Devil's Stew1957-04-0230mAfter losing the Faithful gambling, a former pirate convinces Long John the real money is in honest trade, such as he conducts. But is this "former" pirate really reformed?
- 14. Where Men Are Men1957-02-2630mPurity's dressmaker is in love with a woman who scorns him for more "manly" men. Long John advises: "There be as many women as fish in the sea. Love be a trick of dame nature—and she be a woman. Thank your stars you be rid of her boarding hook." But Purity schemes to bring them together, and the dressmaker proves he really is a man.
- 15. The Master's Touch1957-03-1330mPurity (Connie Gilchrist) has a new beau---who has ulterior motives. Robert Newton.
- 16. The Siege1957-08-0630mWhen Gov. Strong takes a holiday, his replacement turns out to be crooked, and Long John exposes him.
- 17. The Flag Flies Black1957-05-0730mLong John (Robert Newton) helps defend the British Navy against newly allied France and Spain. Jim: Kit Taylor.
- 18. The Fishwife1957-04-1630mMiss Purity arranges special treatment for Molly when Molly's niece comes for a visit.
- 19. Dragon Slayer1957-07-1630mRedbeard says he can bring Long John and Miss Purity back together by making Long John a "Dragon Slayer" like the knights of old. In truth, Redbeard is playing Long John against Miss Purity, and plans on being the winner himself.
- 20. Temple of Evil1957-05-1430mLong John sets his eyes on the natives' treasure when he and the crew deliver a naval officer to Amoyan Island.
- 21. To Purity, a Daughter1957-05-2830mMiss Purity learns that the ship carrying her sister and her niece has been scuttled.
- 22. Ties of Blood1957-08-1330mMiss Purity befriends a young woman who is caring for her sick brother.
- 23. Voodoo1957-07-2330mJim and Elizabeth become seriously ill, and everybody attributes it to a mysterious voodoo power - except for Long John, who sets out to find the real cause of their illness.
- 24. Strange Cargo1957-07-3030mLong John and his crew rescue a group of women who had been held captive.
- 25. Infernal Triangle1957-07-2530mPurity (Connie Gilchrist) gives Long John an ultimatum: set the wedding day---or else. Long John: Robert Newton. Jim: Kit Taylor.
- 26. The Crisis1957-05-2130mThe island hideaway is hit by a fever, and a Quaker doctor comes to the aid of young Jim Hawkins.
Cast
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Connie Gilchrist
Purity Pinker
No photo Kit Taylor
Jim Hawkins
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How many seasons does The Adventures of Long John Silver have?
The Adventures of Long John Silver has 1 season and 26 episodes.
When did The Adventures of Long John Silver first air?
The Adventures of Long John Silver first aired in 1957.
Is The Adventures of Long John Silver still running?
The Adventures of Long John Silver's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Adventures of Long John Silver?
The Adventures of Long John Silver is classified as Action & Adventure, Drama, Family.