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Originally on: NBC (10 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 1, 1968    Last Aired: January 1, 1969
Show Categories: Children, Comedy
Danger Island was a live-action, cliff-hanger adventure serial that aired in short segments as part of the Banana Splits Adventure Hour in the 1968-1969 TV season. It produced the catch phrase "Uh oh, Chongo!" which became popular among children who watched the Saturday morning show. It is also notable for introducing a young Jan-Michael Vincent to TV viewers, as well as for being one of the...
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Last episode: Episode 36 - Final Episode
As they approach Mu-tan's boat, they are spotted by Leslie's captor, and he begins shooting at them. Chongo and Link swim to the boat and rescue Leslie. Dr. Hayden and Morgan join them. They then make their way back. Morgan tells the others that he and Chongo have decided to stay on the island, since it has become the life they know best. Dr. Hayden, Leslie, and Link reluctantly bid their good friends goodbye, and they head back to civilization.
Aired: January 11, 1969
35. Episode 35 January 11, 1969 0 Reviews 0.00
34. Episode 34 December 28, 1968 0 Reviews 0.00
33. Episode 33 December 28, 1968 0 Reviews 0.00
32. Episode 32 December 21, 1968 0 Reviews 0.00

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Cast

 
Frank Aletter - Professor Irwin Hayden
Kim Kahana - Chongo
Rockne Tarkington - Morgan
Jan-Michael Vincent - Link Simmons
Ronne Troup - Leslie Hayden
Victor Eberg - Mu-Tan
Rodrigo Arrendondo - Chu
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7.0
Good
"Ahead of its time"
It was OK. Not good but just OK. At times, Danger Island really bores the hell out of me but there were many savoring moments that made me watch it til the very end. Recommended only if you have time to kill.
Continue » Posted Apr 13, 2006 7:06 pm PST
9.0
Superb
"Personal favorite"
A mixture of adventure, mystery, thrills, and slap-stick comedy, this kids' cliff-hanger series is a classic to those TV viewers who grew up in the 60s.
Continue » Posted Feb 9, 2006 12:09 pm PST
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Show: Danger Island
Popularity Rank: 2,110 of 17,545
Ratings Rank: 5,535 of 17,545  ( 1)
Show Reviews: 2
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mediocre: 3 (20%)
good: 2 (13.3%)
perfect: 2 (13.3%)
Other: 5 (33.4%)
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