"Ark II" (1976) TV series 1976-1979

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Creator:

Martin Roth
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Seasons:

1

Release Date:

11 September 1976 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Sci-Fi

Plot:

Three young scientists travel around the country in the 25th century after the world has been ravaged by pollution. In their hi-tech RV (called Ark II), they study the land and help out those in need.

Plot Keywords:

Future | Post Apocalyptic | Teen | Jet Pack | Chimpanzee

Cast

Terry Lester	...	Jonah / ... (15 episodes, 1976)
Jean Marie Hon	...	Ruth (15 episodes, 1976)
José Flores	...	Samuel (15 episodes, 1976)
Adam	...	Himself - The Chimp / ... (15 episodes, 1976)
José Flores	...	Samuel (15 episodes, 1976)
Lou Scheimer	...	Adam's voice / ... (13 episodes, 1976)

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Series Directed by
Ted Post		(8 episodes, 1976)
Hollingsworth Morse		(6 episodes, 1976)

Series Writing credits
Martin Roth		(15 episodes, 1976)
Robert Specht		(5 episodes, 1976)
Len Janson		(3 episodes, 1976)
Chuck Menville		(3 episodes, 1976)

Series Produced by
Norm Prescott	....	executive producer (15 episodes, 1976)
Richard M. Rosenbloom	....	producer (15 episodes, 1976)
Lou Scheimer	....	executive producer (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Original Music by
Ray Ellis		(15 episodes, 1976)
Norm Prescott		(15 episodes, 1976)

Series Cinematography by
Robert F. Sparks		(15 episodes, 1976)

Series Film Editing by
Jim Gross		(9 episodes, 1976)
Marshall Neilan Jr.		(6 episodes, 1976)

Series Casting by
Fran Bascom		(15 episodes, 1976)

Series Art Direction by
Michael Baugh		(12 episodes, 1976)

Series Makeup Department
John Norin	....	makeup artist (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Production Management
Dale Henry	....	executive in charge of production (14 episodes, 1976)
Bill Moore	....	post-production supervisor / post-production manager (14 episodes, 1976)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Henry J. Lange Jr.	....	assistant director (8 episodes, 1976)
Gary Credle	....	assistant director (3 episodes, 1976)
Lee Rafner	....	assistant director (3 episodes, 1976)

Series Art Department
Eugene Booth	....	property master (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Sound Department
William Randall	....	sound (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Bill Kahlo	....	key grip (15 episodes, 1976)
Drain M. Marshall	....	gaffer (15 episodes, 1976)
Robert M. Stevens	....	camera operator (8 episodes, 1976)
Robert T. Simpson	....	camera operator / assistant camera (7 episodes, 1976)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Thalia Phillips	....	wardrobe (15 episodes, 1976)

Series Other crew
Gordon L. Berry	....	educational advisor (15 episodes, 1976)
June Gilham	....	film coordinator (15 episodes, 1976)
Darrell Keener	....	animal trainer (15 episodes, 1976)
Steve Nicolaides	....	production coordinator (15 episodes, 1976)
Dr. James R. Sackett	....	educational advisor (15 episodes, 1976)
Robert Specht	....	executive story editor (15 episodes, 1976)
Wendy Atterbury	....	script supervisor (7 episodes, 1976)
Jill Murphy	....	script supervisor (6 episodes, 1976)
Karen Hale Wookey	....	script supervisor (2 episodes, 1976)

Production Companies

• Filmation Associates

Distributors

• CBS Television

Other Companies

• Horta-Mahana Corp.  music and sound effects
• Shermley Music Co.  music publisher

Runtime:

USA:25 min (15 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Malibu Creek State Park - 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California, USA

Company:

Filmation Associates

Trivia:

The Ark II was built on the chassis of a dump truck. The truck was notorious for constantly breaking down between shots. It was also reportedly hard to operate in crowded areas safely because the placement of the windows was such that the driver of the Ark was unable to see clearly. The other vehicle, the Ark Roamer, was built on a Volkswagen van chassis from a modified "Brubaker Box" kit, and while it ran well, it had a limited range. The Brubaker group built both vehicles for the show.

Goofs:

Continuity: The rear wheels of the Ark are a different design when the Ark is moving, than when it is not moving.

ARK II (1976)

This is a great 70's classic that everyone should have seen when they were growing up at that time. If you like futuristic movies, you will love this. Kind of like "Earth 2" and "Damnation Alley".