I had many TV crushes in the early 60's, but I thought that sailing barefooted around the South Pacific - in a Schooner with Adam Troy - would be the most wonderful thing to do.
The show was on at 9pm, which was my bedtime.
Mom and dad would sometimes fall asleep while watching TV and not notice that I was still up and quietly watching "Adventures in Paradise".
Gardner as Adam was always so independent, in-charge, smart, and so butch. Although he had many chances,
he never got the girl, at least not permanently.
I recently purchased the series on DVD and the shows are really quite boring by today's standards. I also learned via the internet that, sadly, McKay died at the age of 69 of prostate cancer.
No one knew of my crush until I became an adult, and conversation among friends turned to such topics.
Frank - Bristol, CT
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2 comments:
He was beautiful. ��
Thank you for mentioning this fabulous TV show. I suppose it's all about one's personal Zeitgeist but I find every moment in this show to be compelling. It must have much to do with old style Hollywood---it's settings, props, performances and above all the music. Gardner McKay was PERFECT for this but from what I've heard, he wanted no more to do with Hollywood after the show ended. Legend has it that he even refused Marilyn Monroe 's request to stay and make a movie with her but I can't prove that. Left Hollywood after making the camp classic I Sailed to Tahiti with an all Girl Crew and the "A" camp classic The Pleasure Seekers. I miss this show and Gardner.
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