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.
Cast: Robert Newton, Connie Gilchrist, Kit Taylor
Season 1
26 episodes
- 1. The NecklaceLong John Silver is arrested for murder and robbery. Miss Purity and Jim Hawkins try to prove his innocense.TV-PGCC30minApr 9, 1957
- 2. Pieces of EightDesperate 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.TV-PGCC30minApr 30, 1957
- 3. The Orphans' ChristmasLong John and Miss Purity learn that the headmistress of the orphanage is not allowing the children to have a Christmas party or receive gifts.TV-PGCC30minMay 21, 1957
- 4. Execution DockWhile sick with a fever, Long John dreams that he is to be executed for piracy.TV-PGCC30minJun 20, 1957
- 5. The EvictionThe Governor orders to close Miss Purity’s tavern on behalf of the English. Long John discovers plans from the Spanish about an military invasion.TV-PGCC30minJun 18, 1957
- 6. The Pink PearlGentleman 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.TV-PGCC30minMar 5, 1957
- 7. Tale of a ToothLong John Silver suddenly is in pain, he has a toothache. So he is forced to save a dentist from the Spanish.TV-PGCC30minAug 20, 1957
- 8. Ship o' the DeadJim 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.TV-PGCC30minAug 27, 1957
- 9. Sword of VengeanceSilver and his crew attempt to plunder a Spanish ship, but there's no one aboard except dead prisoners.TV-PGCC30minJul 9, 1957
- 10. TurnaboutFrance 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.TV-PGCC30minJun 4, 1957
- 11. Miss Purity's BirthdayMiss Purity is upset that no one has remembered her birthday except the priest.TV-PGCC30minJun 11, 1957
- 12. Dead ReckoningMiss 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.TV-PGCC30minJul 2, 1957
- 13. Devil's StewAfter 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?TV-PGCC30minApr 2, 1957
- 14. Where Men Are MenPurity'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.TV-PGCC30minFeb 26, 1957
- 15. The Master's TouchPurity (Connie Gilchrist) has a new beau---who has ulterior motives. Robert Newton.TV-PGCC30minMar 13, 1957
- 16. The SiegeWhen Gov. Strong takes a holiday, his replacement turns out to be crooked, and Long John exposes him.TV-PGCC30minAug 6, 1957
- 17. The Flag Flies BlackLong John (Robert Newton) helps defend the British Navy against newly allied France and Spain. Jim: Kit Taylor.TV-PGCC30minMay 7, 1957
- 18. The FishwifeMiss Purity arranges special treatment for Molly when Molly's niece comes for a visit.TV-PGCC30minApr 16, 1957
- 19. Dragon SlayerRedbeard 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.TV-PGCC30minJul 16, 1957
- 20. Temple of EvilLong John sets his eyes on the natives' treasure when he and the crew deliver a naval officer to Amoyan Island.TV-PGCC30minMay 14, 1957
- 21. To Purity, a DaughterMiss Purity learns that the ship carrying her sister and her niece has been scuttled.TV-PGCC30minMay 28, 1957
- 22. Ties of BloodMiss Purity befriends a young woman who is caring for her sick brother.TV-PGCC30minAug 13, 1957
- 23. VoodooJim 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.TV-PGCC30minJul 23, 1957
- 24. Strange CargoLong John and his crew rescue a group of women who had been held captive.TV-PGCC30minJul 30, 1957
- 25. Infernal TrianglePurity (Connie Gilchrist) gives Long John an ultimatum: set the wedding day---or else. Long John: Robert Newton. Jim: Kit Taylor.TV-PGCC30minJul 25, 1957
- 26. The CrisisThe island hideaway is hit by a fever, and a Quaker doctor comes to the aid of young Jim Hawkins.TV-PGCC30minMay 21, 1957
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert Louis Stevenson
