What Happened to the VEHICLES from ARK II?
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Ah, Ark II, Shazam, Isis, Space Academy and Jason of Star Command. All adventure shows for kids in live action back in the 70s. Jean Marie Han was one of first crushes as a boy.
All were fun for me as a kid. All this plus Hilarious House of Frightenstein (a local show) along with the prime time stuff in repeat like Lost In Space, Land of The Giants, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Thanks for bringing these memories for me! 👍🎉
I must confess one of the things I loved about the original Johnny Quest was there was no weekly "moral of the story". Just Race Bannon kicking ass, taking names, an obviously banging spy babes in one episode.
I lost count of how many egg carts I turned into Ark II when I was a kid
It always amazes me how many shows from my childhood actually weren't around that long, and yet I remember them so vividly decades later. Also interesting that this, Space 1999, and Star Trek TMP had such similar ideas for the uniforms
Ark II, right after Mighty Isis.Saturday mornings. Sigh.
Tv in the 70s was pretty good for us kids
I've been watching Isis on TH-cam and enjoying, i have always remember the opening for the show.
I had such a crush on Isis.
Shazam!/ISIS hour. Before that was The Tarzan/Batman Adventure Hour. After Shazam!/ISIS Hour was Space Academy with Johnathan Harris. Bet none of you know that Les Tremayne(1953 War of the Worlds-General Mann/ Monolith Monsters)was Billy Batson's mentor?
@@musicman201047, I remember those Saturday mornings. I don’t think it got any better than that! Kids now missing out on Saturday morning cartoons and live action kid shows is a shame. That was good quality entertainment. Somewhat intelligent, too.
Absolutely loved those Saturday mornings shows back then! Ark II was definitely one of my favorites. I always wished a toy or model kit of the Ark would have come out but sadly, nothing ever did.
Ever watch "Jason of Star Command"? It actually had 2 seasons!
Yeah, whatever happened to W.1.K.1.?
Old SciFi geek and gearhead here, and I just found your channel. I forgot all about this series! Thanks for the refresh!
I loved Ark II as a kid. It was one of those shows that if even the opening wa missed I'd be deflated for the most if not all the Morning/afternoon. It had everything: a kid to project into, a cool lead guy to project my future self into, someone to crush on and a talking chimp. It espescially helped growing up in the South West and getting to see the land out my window reflected in their adventures. But we just couldn't where they toys were. Where was Remco's utility belt version of this show? Where were the action figures and coloring books? Was there even a comic series? (Charlton, maybe?). Great video, great details I never knew.
I remember seeing the Ark on the road in SoCal as a very young child. It was before the show started broadcast so we weren't sure what it was.
Ark II, Space Academy and Jason Of Star Command should be rebooted, but not today. Maybe in another couple of decades when the 'stupid' trend that's ruining all the great IPs has run its course.
Cool I remember this show, I will have to find the DVD set now
The Brubaker Box was also in Soylent Green. I like the Ark II version better with the cut-out top, as the single sliding door on the regular version is kind of difficult to get in.
I enjoyed the show as a youngster. When the DVD box set came out, I bought it and it is on the shelf behind me along with my collection of other favorite shows and movies..
Domination Alley was a cool movie! A video about that cool film would be a good idea!
Definitely :-)
@@MoviesMusicMonsters but thats a topic of another video
So enjoying these mini-docs. I'm really impressed by the depth of information you're able to find.
I have a clear memory of seeing the Damnation Alley Landmaster next to the freeway on a family trip through Los Angeles once when I was a kid. Apparently it was parked next to the auto shop that built it for many years.
My girlfriend and I met Jean Marie a few years ago and she had barely aged since Ark II. She could have easily fit back in the uniform. We talked with her for a while and she is a really sweetheart
...you're lucky...
". . . every episode began and ended with a numbered entry into the Ark II's log by Commander Jonah, which more often than not contained the weekly moral that the kids learned while watching that particular show. Wow, morals and kid's television, certainly something you're not going to see in 2024." And this, my friends, is why the world is a desolate place in the 25th century.
Or parents.
I was 11 years old at the time, and this was my favorite Saturday morning show.
Hi Dan.......as you probably know, anyone can talk about the stuff you discuss on your channel, however, it's the presentation and articulation that makes the difference. and yours is excellent. I was 14 when the show premiered and although I loved it, I was confused by the fact that there was no bathroom/shower or sleeping quarters aboard the ARK. Had they not had to garage the ROAMER, perhaps those thing would have fit. Take care.
Your shows just get better every episode! Thoroughly enjoying them. Thank you!
I haven't seen that show since 76-78! Thanks for reminding me of this show!!
Definitely inspired me to draw many Ark 2 type vehicles as a kid.
Good kiddie shows. The vehicle was parked at a business off the 405 Fwy for years. Saw it on the fwy one.
WOW! I didn't know that the Roamer still existed and is being restored! I'm betting Pat Hill would love to be in touch with the fellow who owns it!
Thanks for the memories. I had forgotten about this show. You know the coolest people. and make the coolest videos
I remember watching this show every Saturday and I enjoyed watching each episode.❤
The jet pack actually.flew . How cool is that
I appreciate how you tell the story of the shows and movies that made me and so many people who we are, with the dignity and respect they deserve. THANKS
I was twelve years old at the time. The perfect age for this type of content and I loved it. It didn’t hurt I had a crush on Ruth like so many others.
Word!!☝️💯‼️
I was also 12 and had the hots for her too!
As a young teen, Ruth caught my attention.
*Oh* yeah!
Movies, Music & Monsters drinking game. Every time Dan says, "how cool would that be" or "how cool is that', you take a drink.
Ahh many of us recall the Landmaster at that sorta gas station in Burbank. My brother picking me up from the airport, we would drive by it and every time we would promise we must stop and check it out. Never did. Thanks for Ark II story. That was a good pick.
I'm currently working my way through this series, so this episode is very timely for me! I remember loving it as a kid, and am quite enjoying it as an adult.
One unanswered question I have about Saturday morning TV shows: Why were 95% of all shows just one season long? In that TV era to be profitable in syndication typically 3-5 seasons of a prime series was required. There were exceptions, such as The Outer Limits which was only two seasons long. And I seem to remember that for the Outer Limits, they only package the very best episodes for syndication, which was less than half of the total episodes.
When I was a kid in the back of my parent's car, we drove past the Ark2 siting in a big truck parking lot. The Ark was still there in the 90's, part of it.
Sure liked Jean Marie Hon.
Man I loved this show. that jetpack was tops
Interesting you mentioned the vehicle from Damnation Alley.
When I was a teenager, I used to see that vehicle in a yard off the Hollywood freeway which also had an original Viper from Battlestar Galactica.
The Land Master was designer/builder Dean Jeffries Studio. Dean Jeffries also built the vehicles used in the Logan's Run TV series as well as the original Monkee Mobile.
Jean was one little hottie.... the reason I watched the show LOL
Ark II was one of my childhood favorites. You’re on a roll! And, it was right around the time that customized vans were really popular. I wanted Ark II…lol
We kids in the neighborhood really loved Ark II.
You are literally reading my mind and covering the stuff I love.
Do you have a t-shirt with HOW COOL 😎 IS THAT?
Hey Dan, absolutely love your channel! I am completely captivated by every video you put out. Even on topics that I hardly even heard of. You make everything so interesting and informative. Looking forward to next weeks video. Thanks again for such an incredible channel!
I wait for your "how cool is that" comment section. It always cracks me up. Thanks.
You're going have a video on "Jason of Star Command", too? As a kid I always found it really amusing that in the saga sell to "Jason", the narrator informed us kids that Jason worked out of "a secret section of Space Academy", to justify the reuse of the Space Academy model and the Seekers.
Went to elementary school with the step son of inventor Nelson Tyler. Got to go to his warehouse where I got to see the Jet Jumper. It was all tucked into a vault. I miss those days 😮😢
Thanks for remembering "children's" shows! I thought Filmation did a great job considering their budget and target audience. As a kid in the 70's who craved everything Sci-Fi, their shows were exciting. Now they are nostalgic! Look forward to your episodes on Space Academy and even Jason of Star Command!
Absolutely love this channel. Makes being a “geek” a cool thing.
Hey, thank you so much :-) much appreciated
How cool was that !!!. Thanks for the memories dan .cheers from aus
As a kid I thought the Ark was pretty cool. If I ever had an RV, I'd like it to look like that (or the landmaster).
It was probably my second favourite aspect of the show. Being 12, my favourite aspect was... Jean Marie Hon. OMG I was so in love with her. I wished I could be the Samuel character just to be near her.
Very cool Dan! Thanks for another outstanding episode!
Thx for the memories Dan ! I remember this show from when I was a little colt. Oh live action Saturday Mornings were the best! This, Shazam!, Isis, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters... Really too bad the show had to end so soon, it had a good premise, and could have gone in a unique direction.
Eagerly awaiting the model kit of the Ark II- someone get on this!! :)
I liked "Ark II" "Space Academy" and "Jason of Star Command."
Thank you for doing this one! ARK II was such a big influence on my 11 year old imagination! Each Saturday afternoon I would go out to play Jonah and pretend my bicycle was a "roamer". I loved the concept of the show and the great memories of that time!
Another great video, Dan! Love your research and commentary.
Congratulations on your way 80 thousand subscribers 🎉🎉
So sad both were destroyed. No one respects the genius of their design. I loved both vehicles and remember they were often featured a local car shows. We really need a museum dedicated to keeping these treasures on safe and on public display. - love your videos and your efforts on tracking down our childhoods wonder and inspirations for a better tomorrow.
My favorite show back in the day
Did anyone else fall in love with Electra Woman an Dyna girl!
Waiting for the Space Academy episode! That was one cool looking asteroid base! :P
I loved Ark II on Saturday Mornings...This was fantastic! I would like to know What happened to the Valley Forge and drones from "Silent Running"?
I like the new intro and outro
Any videos on Space 1999 coming up? Great vid as always sir, keep em coming
Thanks Dan great as usual
Shazam, Issis, Space Academy and Jason of Star Command. Those were my memories of that filmation era.
Paramount Ranch (managed by the National Park Service) and Malibu Creek State Park are two seperate places and not far from each other. I've visited both years ago when I lived just 25 miles away.
I wish they'd bring back Star Trek the Animated Series that was one of my favorites .. I actually own a cell from it and I keep thinking wouldn't it be cool if they made an animated series of Enterprise 😮
Absolutely one of my favorites when I was a kid, & I still like the show now!! Along with Space Academy, Jason of Star command .
Did all of Hollywood borrow the Bell jet-pack from Disneyland at one point or another? ;-P
Yes! And the Pilot/Occupant ALWAYS had to wear a helmet; even James Bond!
Cool show .I would drive that today as a motorhome. Thanks for the great memories
Shows like this made Saturday mornings special when I was a kid.
Hey Dan, I have a request. The great horror flick "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" has some background music that I cannot find outside of the film itself. Perhaps with all your resources and gumption, you could find out who did the contralto background music. Anyway, I love and appreciate your videos. They are treasure troves of great and fun info.
Bloody Hell! Robbie the Robot has had as many cameos as Stan Lee
How cool was that! Dan I feel like we were watching the same stuff growing up. Are you sure you weren't my neighbor in brooklyn. Lol. The ark was really cool. It's weird how all these good shows only had 1 season. Imagine if they all had second seasons.. oh no you didnt!!!
Dan. I'm loving this channel!
All of the jet pack shots were done in one day, it was flown by a teenager. a copy of the jet pack was built as a prop, which is why you never see Terry Lester actually flying it; every take off or landing is achieved with a cut. You look carefully you will see minor differences in the prop and the actual jet pack (Bell Jet Belt, which is powered by steam generated by running pure hydrogen peroxide through a silver catalyst with pressurized nitrogen.)
I wasn’t drawn to it but I remember it fondly
I never heard of this and I was born in ‘73. I do remember Land of the Lost
If I had the money I would have hired Gotham Garage to build me my own Ark II and Roamer!
Dan, please do an episode on Korg: 70,000 B.C. I remember watching that show along with ARK II and other live action shows.
Awesome video!! Grew up during this time frame that the show was made. Do NOT remember this show at all. THANKS!! for introducing me to this show!!
Thanks for another fun & informative video! I’m glad you mentioned the land master vehicle, back in the 90’s I used to live in Atwater village in California and the land master was parked in a fenced in lot down the street from where I lived. I would always wonder if it was from this show since I hadn’t ever seen Damnation Alley at the time.
I’d love for you to do a piece on some of my favorite tv shows Voyage to the bottom of the sea and the thunderbirds
Whenever I see full-sized, large vehicles built for shows and movies, I'm always curious how much of an interior, if any, they had. I know the filming sets weren't actually inside the vehicle itself, but it had to have enough of an interior for the actors to go in and out of it, and I always wonder what that was like.
The Ark II was truly a fascinating vehicle. It's all I can remember from the show. Thank you for presenting this retrospective on it!
Man I was just searching this channel with a friendnof mine yesterday looking for any info on this exact show! Low and behold you release this today!!!! Wow....same wave length happening Dan!
I was wondering if you could look into the old "Exo Man" TV series from the 70s?
Do you think it may have influenced the Iron Man movies we see today? Your channel is awesome!!!!!
I loved this show a kid so thank you for the fun trip down memory lane!
I remember this show! Thanks for the look!
What ever happened to the jet pack?
You mentioned that Ark II ran on the CBS Saturday morning lineup during the fall of 1976. Unfortunately, don't remember seeing it. Do remember such live action shows that were on CBS such as ISIS and Shazam. Glad ARK II's only season has been released on DVD. May try finding it.
Dan, hope you can do a deep dive into Damnation Alley and the Landmaster.
Hi Dan, I never saw Ark 2 but it caught my attention as I watched Terry Lester on soaps.
I really did Love that show as a kid. As most of your informative , creative , and fun video's do , you have given info that I did not previously know. I often wondered why the episodes replayed so often in their short syndication. Now I know . They only had a handful of episodes to begin with. The feature I loved so much about the 70's Saturday morning shows , is that they chose to create such creative live action. Wish they would have had more longevity though.
Just watched Episode 1 on TH-cam. Haven't seen it in forever, but the intro came flooding back and I could quote most of it. 😀😀😀😀😀
love your channel bud! i miss all these shows...
Great channel Dan. Id like to know about the vehicle in "Damnation Alley" and what happened to it. I swear I saw it at a garage just off the 101 between Universal and Hollywood around the year 2000. Thank you!
A FYI. I have seen a question on a Star Trek channel asking what ever happened to the prop for the doomsday machine off that TOS episode.