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George Cadogan Gardner McKay (June 10, 1932 – November 21, 2001) was an American actor, artist, and author. He is best known for the lead role in the TV series Adventures in Paradise, based loosely on the writings of James Michener.
Gardner McKay starred as Adam Troy, the captain of the schooner Tiki III, which sailed the South Pacific looking for passengers and adventure. The plots deal with the romantic and detective adventures of Korean War veteran Troy. The supporting cast, varying from season to season, featured George Tobias, Guy Stockwell, and Linda Lawson.
Welcome to my Tribute Website for the wonderful TV show, Adventures in Paradise. The series starred Gardner McKay, and ran from October 1959 to April 1962. There were 91 hourlong episodes, and the show was presented on ABC.
Jun 24, 2021 · Critics would later say much the same about McKay’s acting in Adventures in Paradise, the TV series based on a concept by James Michener and produced by the writer Dominick Dunne, that made ...
Known for. Me. Writer. Adventures in Paradise. 8.2. TV Series. Adam Troy. Capt. Adam Troy. Captain Adam Troy. 1959–1962 • 91 eps. The Pleasure Seekers. 5.6. Pete McCoy.
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Adventures in Paradise is an American television series created by James Michener which ran on ABC from 1959 until 1962, starring Gardner McKay as Adam Troy, the captain of the schooner Tiki III, which sailed the South Pacific looking for passengers and adventure. USA Network aired reruns of this series between 1984 and 1988.
Nov 24, 2001 · Gardner McKay, who became famous as the star of the 1960's television series ''Adventures in Paradise'' but abandoned the spotlight to move to the Amazon jungle, died at his home in...
