The Alaskans
The Alaskans is a 1959-1960 ABC/Warner Brothers western television series set during the late 1890s in the port of Skagway, Alaska. The show features Roger Moore as "Silky Harris" and Jeff York as "Reno McKee", a pair of adventurers intent on swindling travelers bound for the Yukon Territories during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. Their plans are inevitably complicated by the presence of singer "Rocky Shaw", "an entertainer with a taste for the finer things in life". The show was the first regular work on American television for the British actor Roger Moore.
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Plot Summary
Set in the gold-rush era of the 1890s, 'The Alaskans' follows the adventures of Kip Glover, an adventurous gambler, and his companions as they navigate the rugged Yukon Territory. The series chronicles their exploits in mining camps, frontier towns, and the untamed wilderness, often involving schemes to strike it rich and dealing with colorful characters.
Critical Reception
While 'The Alaskans' featured a charismatic lead in Roger Moore, the series struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim during its initial run. It is often remembered as a moderately produced Western adventure that capitalized on the popular Klondike Gold Rush setting of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Competently produced Western with a capable cast.
- The adventure elements were often overshadowed by formulaic plotting.
- Relied heavily on the exotic setting for its appeal.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Alaskans' is not widely documented through modern aggregated platforms like Google Reviews, suggesting it did not leave a lasting impression on a broad audience.
Fun Fact
The series was filmed on location in various parts of the United States, despite its Yukon setting, to capture the rugged atmosphere of the frontier.
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