Adventures in Paradise

1 9 5 9 - 1 9 6 2 (USA)
91 x 50 minute episodes

Created by James Michener, this black & white action adventure series from ABC recounted the exploits of Korean War veteran Captain Adam Troy, now working on his boat the Tiki in the South Pacific. Troy became involved in all kinds of adventures featuring fortune hunters and smugglers (as well as a bevy of beautiful Tahitian women). He also had a number of partners during the series including Clay Baker, Chris Parker and a Chinese-American called Oliver Lee. 

HISTORICAL NOTE
Although the series was set in the South Pacific it was filmed on the back-lot of 20th Century-Fox. 

Following the cancellation of the series McKay turned his back on show business to travel the world. He eventually became a playwright, drama critic and teacher and died early in 2002, aged 69.