The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones by George Lucas
DVD Collection - Main Level - TV ADV
If the release of the most recent Jones adventure has left you clamoring for more or conversely unfulfilled, this series produced in the early 90’s might suit your needs. Produced by creator George Lucas, the series chronicles Indiana’s exploits at the age of 10 and as a teenager. Written and directed by a slew of prominent names such as Frank Darabont, Nicolas Roeg, Mike Newell, Deepa Mehta, Joe Johnston, Jonathan Hensleigh, Terry Jones, Simon Wincer, Carrie Fisher and Vic Armstrong, the series went on to win multiple Emmys. The show itself was also shot on location elevating it to near feature film production quality.
Besides the high production values and quality writing, the show also has remarkable educational value. Each episode focuses on a distinct historical time-period and many feature prominent figures such as Leo Tolstoy, Pablo Picasso, Al Capone, and Louis Armstrong. The extra features for each episode delve deep into the historical content and could very well stand alone as an interesting documentary in their own right. Very rarely are there shows that are educational, suited for the entire family, and entertaining. However, “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones” succeeds on all three fronts.