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All 20 episodes of the childrens sci-fi adventure series. Join former pirate Phineas Bogg (Jon-Erik Hexum) and 12-year-old orphan Jeffrey Jones (Meeno Peluce) on their action-packed adventures through history, guided by the mysterious Omni device. From rescuing Cleopatra to saving the Foundling Fathers and joining Robin Hood's merry men, these intrepid travellers do whatever it takes to make sure past events happen the way they're supposed to.
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Television screens in the early 1980s were lit up by The Voyagers, a dizzying trip through history with retired pirate Phineas Bogg (Jon-Erik Hexum) and orphan Jeffrey Jones (Meeno Peluce). Together they travel through time and meet some familiar characters, such as Jack the Ripper, Robin Hood, and Cleopatra. This release includes every episode from this short-lived series.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By G. Merritt
Format:DVD
Some of it was a bit 'cheesy' but all in all, a good watch, would have been interesting if the series had continued to see how it was developed. Great for kids learning history and nice for adults too.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Close Range.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have fond memories of watching this series on TV in the early 80's. Seeing it again, it would not be possible to view it as I saw it then. Being older obviously makes me a bit cynical,and perhaps the acting is not all that brilliant,although the lead (Jon-Erik Hexum) has real charm and a good chemistry with the child (Meeno Peluce) and of course,is absolutely stunning to look at. Hexum has a very impressive bass voice,lovely to hear again.It is so sad to think that his death robbed us of the chance to see where his career would have taken him.The series had 20 episodes,and together the Voyagers witness historic events and people including: the Titanic,Abraham Lincoln,the Wright Brothers,Billy the Kid,Queen Victoria,Buffalo Bill & Annie Oakley, and even travel to London during the time of Jack the Ripper(1888). Good sets,costumes and action make this a fun series to see again,and I enjoyed it very much. Seeing this,I am surprised that Voyagers only lasted one season. It should be fun for schoolchildren to see,and adults too. How things have changed in the 25 years since this series came out: In the voiceover at the end,Meeno Peluce says "Take a trip to your local library to find out more about.............,it's all in books." Now all we have to do is google it. I am not sure if that is progress.
If you are a fan of some 80's nostalgia,buy this.Or buy it to remember the beautiful Jon-Erik Hexum,25 years after his death. Gone but not forgotten.
This DVD set features no extras,but for the price I paid,I am not going to complain.It's just lovely to have this series back again.
If you are a fan of some 80's nostalgia,buy this.Or buy it to remember the beautiful Jon-Erik Hexum,25 years after his death. Gone but not forgotten.
This DVD set features no extras,but for the price I paid,I am not going to complain.It's just lovely to have this series back again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Ditta
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
great educational series if you miss the 80s films series etc buy dis.such a same lead actor j,e hexum died few years later but overall great dvd stories,jus go@buy buy this classic set.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A. Clark
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
That its very nice series of 80's but the European version come without Subtitles tracks...
but the USA version with 4 DVD come with Subtitles NTSC and DVD format 1
but the USA version with 4 DVD come with Subtitles NTSC and DVD format 1
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By B. J. Morris
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Saw this first time around and I must say that although it is dated ,is great for kids , thats if they dont think it is too corny for young people today.Personally i think it is a great alternative to some of the often violent destructive programs for young people to view today which is all to often glorified in modern culture. It is quite educational and has the fun adventure element to it. The whole series is about a young kid and his older mate (who is the voyager) who travel through time to various pivotal events in history to nudge the historical figure,wheather it be the Wright brothers or Sparticus,into making sure that they complete their historical task.I picked my one up for not too bad a price so you could say you get a lot of programs that are educational with a fun adventure element to them which young and old may enjoy.
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