Join the Swiss Family Robinson on their desert island as they live in the trees, fight pirates, weather storms and create architecturally stunning treehouses of mammoth proportions. This ten volume, 30 episode series will delight the family.
“I am proud of being a part of such a worthwhile family series. It was a joy to make and it’s a pleasure to watch. My kids and I love it.”–Richard Thomas (John Boy from The Waltons)
Richard Thomas is perfect in his role as David Robinson. Everyone does their roles wonderfully. The stories are terriffic and keep you frozen in your seat! The Survival: The Robinson’s on their way to China are stranded on the island. They are also stranded with their enemy Parsons, his unwilling accomplice Ben, and Emily Chan. Island of the Gods:(the men’s clothes are a little on the scanty side)The Robinsons rescue a chief who was a servant in England. Christine, the youngest of the Robinson’s is in a death like trance. Invasion: The Robinson’s are captured by Samuel Skaggs pirates and Bonny Mary! Princess of the sea: (Moya’s dress isn’t modest) The Robinson’s rescue an escaped native princess. She is pursued by the tribes witchmaster who soon causes trouble for the Robinsons. Ghost of Raven Jones: After a night of ghost stories Christina is scared by an old man. Then Ernest is captured by the man who may be going insane! Treasue hunt: Johanna is captured by Parsons,Ben and Samuel Skaggs pirates who have returned. Ben helps Johanna and Mr. Robinson escape. They land in a cave where a treasure is hidden. Then the pirates find them! Star crossed lovers: Ben and Johanna fall in love. When Ben proposes, Johanna accepts. But Mr. Robinson will have nothing to do with the marriage, he forbids Johanna to see Ben. Ben persuades Johanna to come and stay with him until Mr. Robinson allows them to get married. And Mrs. Robinson is going to have a baby. Paradise lost: The Robinson’s are rescued and Emily’s fiancee arrives, Ernest buys Emily from him. But Parsons and Wan Sen draw murder charges against Mr. Robinson and he has to stand trial. Boston: As the Robinsons struggle to get used to life at Boston, Mr. Robinson is placed under arrest again. Wan Sen has caused the trial to be reopened. Ben and Johanna’s marriage becomes so strained that he considers leaving her. And Emily breaks her engagement to Ernest so she can marry Wan Sen.But only so he can set Mr.Robinson free. Only Mr. Robinson is now begining to think he is guilty! – A Kid’s Review
Starring Richard Thomas, Margo Gunn, Kieren Hutchison, Charlotte Woollams, Mia Koning.