Adventures in Paradise

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.

Created by James Michener

Network

• ABC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

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  George Tobias

  Trader Penrose

  91 eps

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  Guy Stockwell

  Chris Parker

  91 eps

• 

  Gardner McKay

  Adam Troy

  91 eps

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  Philip Ahn

  Ling / Mr. Chee / Reverend Yen

  4 eps

Themes

• south seas
• south pacific
• sea captain
• schooner
• french polynesia
• charter sailor

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