Ark II was one of 70s Saturday morning CBS line-up, a live-action sci-fi tv series aimed for children - show the effects of mankind's environmental carelessness resulting to Earth devastation and few good guys & scientists try to help and educate survivors & rebuild civilization. Remarkable things in this series were the futuristic six-wheeled rover vehicle Ark II, size of a tractor-trailer with hi-tech
lab, scientific equipments and gadgetry on board such as 4-wheeled all-terrain Ark Roamer (built on a Volkswagen van chassis) and a flying jetpack Jet Jumper use for aerial scouting (all vehicles built by Brukaber Group for the show). Also the characters named with Biblical inspiration including a well-trained speaking (dubbed) chimpanzee, they bring morality, lesson and educative fantasy for young viewers.
Set in the post-apocalyptic 25th century, in year 2476 where the Earth was devastated, the collapse of human civilization now comparable to the level of Dark Ages, effects of environmental abuse, heavy pollution & waste plus nuclear war. Remained scientists pooled all their knowledge and resources, they built Ark II, a mobile storehouse of scientific knowledge, manned with highly trained crew led by captain Jonah, two young scientists Ruth and Sam who provide support and finally, Adam, a talking chimp with intelligence like a human. They travel around the country, encounter dangers from hostile areas and unknown attackers, but using a device to blind and disable the opponents they avoid violence. They must accomplish their primary missions; to search & bring aid to the remnants of scattered community, educate them and give understanding, promote peace to humanity and bring hope of a new future to mankind.
Ark II was debuted on September 1976, lasted until December 1976 and re-runs until 1979 a total of 15 episodes in a season, now available on DVD.
The Ark II Casts:
- Terry Lester ............ Jonah
- Jean Marie Hon ............ Ruth
- José Flores ............ Samuel
- Adam ............ Himself - The Chimp
- José Flores ............ Samuel
- Lou Scheimer ............ Adam's voice
- Jonathan Harris ............ Fagon
- Malachi Throne ............ War Lord Brack
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