The Strangest Time Harrison Ford Portrayed Indiana Jones

Harrison Ford's portrayal of Indiana Jones is one of the most iconic characters in film history. Though his weirdest turn as Indiana Jones had to come in the TV Show created by George Lucas, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. How exactly did Lucas convince Harrison Ford to reprise his role as Dr. Indiana Jones, for this ultimately strange episode?
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[@bigkmoviesandgames]

I liked Harrison's brief appearance as indiana jones again in this show. And honestly the 90s would've been the perfect time for a 4th film.

[@nathancruz9172]

2:00 me too.

[@CapitanJusticia]

Another reason the 90s sucked….no Indiana Jones movies.

[@nathancruz9172]

@@CapitanJusticia agreed.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

​@@CapitanJusticiawhile the 90s definitely weren't perfect they definitely had better movies than we do now.

[@johnb1150]

@@bigkmoviesandgames I duno about that, there are plenty of good movies now if you want to find them (and I don't mean bloody star wars or superhero crap) and the 90s had plenty of garbage, it was far from a golden era of cinema. Every decade has its trash and treasure.

[@batman5224]

I wish we had gotten more Indiana Jones films in the 90s. I know many people like to say that the franchise should have ended with Last Crusade, but that’s only because there hasn’t been a great film since. It’s all about the quality of the writing. In the end, Indiana Jones is more like James Bond than Star Wars.

[@redadamearth]

While I agree with your main point, the reason I think it should have ended with "Last Crusade" is that it was just the perfect ending to the series. Riding into the sunset with Henry and Marcus after literally discovering the Holy Grail. While I agree, that technically, if there was a great script, it could have been done again in the 90's, I just think the trilogy should have been left as it was. Not everything has to continue forever and even if "Crystal Skull" had been fantastic (which it obviously wasn't), it still would have felt superfluous. To me, at least. I'll still see "Dial of Destiny", of course, but anything after "Last Crusade" just feels like gilding a lily. I've watched the original 3 countless times and they just never get old for me. It was enough.

[@raidenstark315]

also In the 90's harrison was busy doing other films, so it's unlikely he had any time

[@rickwilliams967]

Last Crusade was kinda bad as it was.

[@batman5224]

@@redadamearth But with Indy being an archaeologist, there are countless stories that could be told. It doesn’t have to fit neatly into a trilogy. Goldfinger would have been a great film for Connery to end on it, but we would have missed out on many classic subsequent Bond films. Regardless of how perfect you think an ending is, it could always be surpassed by a better ending. And I would rather explore creative possibilities than limit them.

[@markjackson6431]

Indiana Jones is James Bond without the hardware. a movie in the late 90s would’ve been awesome. missed opportunity..

[@gundamleviathan5760]

The thing is, Young Indy DID have an intended arc. The plan was supposedly to show Indy become progressively more cynical in regards to women and doing the right thing. We were going to see him go on an adventure with Belloch where he first learns of the diamond from TOD, see how he meets Abner Ravenwood and his daughter Marion. His messed up love affair with Marion and the subsequent falling out with them both, leaving Indy to go off on his own. This leading him to become the cynical man who only cares about Fortune and Glory we see in Temple of Doom.

[@LicencetoWho]

I believe the diamond story had already begun in The Eye of the Peacock though they were intending on continuing it with the cancelled episode you mentioned.

[@keatonlaceymusic]

What I would give to see that story arc. Oh well

[@AlystrZelland]

I agree there was a purpose, but the slug pacing killed it in the crib

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

I think these would’ve been unique ideas but the show should’ve started out this way. Without an arc to follow, it just sorta feels like I’m watching Indy go through the emotions for each episode on subjects unrelated to his pursuit for archeological findings which isn’t really exciting to see. I think the show really needed a visionary of the likes of Dave Filoni or Kevin Feige to get it on track with George Lucas working from the sidelines as an executive producer and providing contributions for story ideas only as that seemed to be his strength on the Clone Wars Tv show.

[@HyraxusPrimus]

It would've also been nice to have the theme gradually shift from that optimistic Young Indy theme to the full Raiders march. I definitely missed having a little hint of it when he first pulled the fedora out of the closet and every subsequent time he picked it up. Especially after he defeats Targo. Even if the character himself doesn't radically change himself between episodes, that would've gone a long way (for me, anyway).

[@OpinionParade]

*My favorite weird Indiana Jones story:* That comic where Indiana Jones finds the crashed Millennium Falcon in the Pacific NW, complete with a Han Solo skeleton, and an old surviving Chewbacca (who is mistaken for the legendary bigfoot). It's an oddly haunting story.

[@VEE0034]

Huh? Where can i find this

[@maximusprime3459]

It was an "Imaginary Story" from the anthology comic "Star Wars Tales"

[@billg3356]

I remember watching this episode when it aired. It was a HUGE DEAL that Harrison Ford was going to appear as Indy, and my sister and I couldn't wait. Stars as big as Ford just didn't do TV back then. Anyway, the episode was great, and we were loving it UNTIL local news cut it off with about 10 minutes left to cover the big blizzard hitting New England. We were livid. Lol

[@johnb1150]

Allow me to update you, Indy Ernie and Elliot were told to get lost by the corrupt police commissioner despite having evidence Capone had a hand in murdering colossimo so Ernie went off to become a novelist ofcourse, Elliot continued his crusade to fight crime and Indy quit his job at colossimos and played jazz with Sidney bichet one last time before we come back to Indy and grey cloud and the video told you the rest from that point.

[@TheMilitantHorse]

Jones played his saxophone and managed to cause a blizzard in your area.

[@Fisher_Films]

The look of Harrison Ford in this episode is so cool, with all the heavier winter clothes and a big bears is awesome. And that’s it.

[@MrPHUCKYOURSELF]

He had the beard because this episode was filmed around the same time he was doing the fugitive movie which was and still is a gray ford flick.

[@mikeoyler2983]

I had "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis" when it came out. I was always sad that that title never got turned into a film in the early 1990s.

[@mjriemen]

A few parts of it got used in Crystal Skull…

[@TheDylandProductions]

It was a comic book and video game, though! (maybe even novelization... not sure)

[@mikeoyler2983]

@@mjriemen Oh really? Which parts were those?

[@rlpittsjr]

George Lucas second guessed himself after so many negativity from critics. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles as a show was perfect. I was in-between young and teenage Indy when the show came out I loved both of their adventures. Explains why he developed love of history, archeology, respect for museums, how he knows so many languages, and why he never had a normal social life to settle down. And as for grandpa Indy, like our own grandparents, personalities change and I can see him as a cantankerous Elder, just like he was in KotCS. George began second guessing himself at this point because of critics and led to these poor decisions. He needed to follow his heart and leave the show alone.

[@Jalu3]

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[@jjkcharlie]

Yup, I agree.

[@emoxvx]

Critics like Nerdstalgic. In this video whenever they give an opinion on GL it's almost always negative. It's exhausting to see this kind of cynicism from fans of GL's work and it just proves that even though they may be fans of Indiana Jones or Star Wars they really don't understand it nor do they understand the artists behind these works, like the part where they feel the need to talk about GL re-editing his works. If these guys really knew about art they'd know that most artists have done this at one point or another. Whether it be painters, musicians, filmmaker, illustrators, writers, etc. That's why so many films have different cuts, why books have different editions, why music records have reissues, etc. It's something extremely common actually.

[@barkley8285]

@@emoxvxLucas special editions are fucking awful though. Like legit he made his movies worse. A new hope and especially return of the Jedi are actively worse films now because of the additions.

[@Henskelion]

@@barkley8285 Lucas fanboys are so baffling. They'll see someone make fun of Lucas inserting an embarrassing CGI dance scene into a movie from 40 years ago, and then go on an insane tirade about how Lucas is the 21st century's Michaelangelo.

[@alexboyajian2096]

So glad this is getting more recognition. Its so cool/niche/random but it feels just like any of the movies

[@EZ-IZZY1995]

The last time Indy looked and felt like Indy and not an Old past his prime geezer

[@jp3813]

@@EZ-IZZY1995 Except the video shows Indy being portrayed as a senile old man by this TV series.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

@@jp3813 yeah the Old Man Indy in this tv series is FAR worse than the old indy in the new movies. Holy christ is this version of Indy so unbearable senile and grumpy and irritating, he seems entirely different, and just preaches and whines about everything, he seems condescending and crazy, and commands no respect, because he just randomly begins with a story to some kid who says he doesn't care. For example the East Africa episode begins in a hospital while he awaits the doctor and then gets angry at some racist republican, but then at the end of the episode the guy is like 'ok dude fuck off', its so sad and pointless.

[@strubdog]

One neat thing is that when they release "The Adventures pf Young Indiana Jones on DVD; they included 30-50 minute documentaries with each episode/movie on the different historical figures/subject matters on the DVD sets. Definitely worth a purchase.

[@LicencetoWho]

It was a bit annoying though that none of the sets included the documentary Young Indy: Around the World that showed the making of the series as well as interviews with the cast. We still have yet to get an official DVD release of it.

[@strubdog]

@@LicencetoWho I have to agree with this. I have never seen that doc. Also too back they don't have the original series in it's original broadcast format on dvd/streaming.

[@essaywhu]

Those documentaries on the DVD set were really great.

[@JoJoJoker]

Glad to see the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles back on Disney+! I do wish we got them in their original format.

[@OldRepublicPodcastORP]

They're on Disney Plus? I'm not seeing them

[@juansantiagocorbillon3722]

I don't know why Disney didn't release it anywhere outside US... thought it was a global release but it's missing everywhere... Latin America, Canada, UK, Spain...

[@jemeljordan-butler4510]

@@juansantiagocorbillon3722 This is the perfect spot for a SurfShark VPN plug. Lmao

[@danhelms8134]

​@@OldRepublicPodcastORP for some reason they're age restricted. Change your parental controls to TV MA

[@nickferzacca1786]

The entire series in it's original format with George Hall and in original order are on KZbin

[@RAP-SKULLION]

This was actually the one time a Post-Last Crusade Indy actually worked. It was a small adventure in the twilight of his career and a perfect epilogue.

[@tecpaocelotl]

I like the blues. Gray Cloud is Saginaw Grant, who passed away recently.

[@skRapKlan]

I loved this blues episode! Such an amazing surprise to see Ford in the series. Specially since I never expected it! And to find out the episode turned out to feature Indy meeting a bunch of my musical heroes on stage and jam with them.. Damn, blew my mind! So much fun! And btw.. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis is awesome...! By far the best Indy game ever! Thanks so much for the cool video, and the fun memories!

[@thomaslacornette1282]

It was the last two episodes if i remenber well?

[@skRapKlan]

@@thomaslacornette1282 I think the last episode was when he got into movies and started acting.

[@johnb1150]

Yes the blues ep is one of the best ones considering indys freinds in it are Ernest Hemingway and Elliot Ness, whoever does these video monologues clearly doesn't watch the shows, typical elitist rott misjudging fan reaction.

[@ThomasK96]

If we got a season 3 George Lucas was going to show how Indiana meet Marion

[@ryanswaynow]

Fantastic video but please don’t start doing that “nobody wants to see…” or “Who is this for?” commentary; that’s whatcultures thing, and they only sound arrogant when they do it. The only thing I don’t want in life is for other people telling me what I want. That being said, you’re an awesome channel and this was a fantastic video about a show I have nothing but fond memories for from my childhood. keep up the amazing work on your channel bro!

[@Bayan1905]

Compared to some of the crap we're getting on TV nowadays, the Young Indiana Jones Chronicle is a masterpiece.

[@Taco0718]

I loved this show. I still feel it has some of the best WWI scenes in cinema.

[@Nollis]

Some of my favorite episodes in the show were the one's which took place during WW1. Great stuff, it was also fun to see how Indy advanced from infantry to messenger to infantry again and eventually a spy.

[@VEE0034]

Have you seen Lawrence of Arabia dickhead?

[@PaoloGiovanni]

They’re were called “bookends” not “wrap arounds”, and the Harrison Ford bookend was the only one of them that survived - the rest of “old” Indy bookends were mercifully excised when the episodes were changed from hour long entries into two hour two “films”.

[@johncowan2295]

Trust me when I was a kid growing up in the mid 90s this was the best TV we had. It was well worth the watch.

[@PrincessBunhead]

Same here! I never missed an episode, and begged my mother for the book series. She bought me one, which I still have somewhere

[@ThePrideof84]

The whole WW1 arc is something I go back to over the years. It’s only a handful of episodes, but it holds up well.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

It does indeed. I remember how shocked I was about the episode with the attack at the Somme. And I loved that they actually shot the italian front episode in the Dolomites.

[@warmlettuce9317]

Same. Besides all quiet on the western front and recently 1917, there really hasn't been much use of ww1 as an narrative framing device, especially in a more straight-up action oriented sense.

[@michaeldemarco9950]

Have you noticed the Young Indiana Jones was referenced by Indy himself in Kingdom of the Chrystal Skull?

[@REDDAWNproject]

holy shit the heart of darkness episodes are heartbreaking.

[@briangourley9572]

The ww1 episodes went way too long. At least I thought so... I would love to see Remy in an Indiana jones movie, unfortunately the actor sadly died

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

I remembered it. It was probably the episode I watched the most. He had the beard and longer hair, due to the fact that he was filming The Fugitive at the same time. This is what I was hoping Indy 4 was going to be like. I remember that saxophone saving the day.

[@cynicaloptimist970]

I never forgot the Young Indiana Jones, and I never will. George Hall's performance as old Indy is the reason I'm insistent that Indy should don an eyepatch at Dial of Destiny.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

I think Old Man Indy's eyepatch was an Easter egg nod to famous director John Ford. At the time, I could only wonder what had happened to him. Now, I would chalk it up as recovering from cataract surgery.

[@MarkDemeo]

I personally loved this show, and was sad to see it go. I'm glad to now be able to rewatch all of it on Disney plus, but definitely teenager Indy are the more exciting adventures.

[@jasonshaneyfelt1039]

Wait, it's on Disney Plus?

[@MarkDemeo]

@@jasonshaneyfelt1039 as of today,a long with the first four movies.

[@OldRepublicPodcastORP]

@@MarkDemeo Where are you seeing them? Is it a US release?

[@MarkDemeo]

@@OldRepublicPodcastORP yes in the US,I'm watching right now.

[@water4fire4]

I vaguely remember Young Indiana Jones, but don't recall Harrison in any eps.

[@rosswright2439]

Growing up I loved Young Indiana Jones, and I love the DVD collection. They are great entertainment.

[@mjriemen]

I havent watched them since, but I remember I loved them when I was like 10 years old… Friday nights right?

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

We really were robbed of a mid-1990s Ford in a dark Russians/Cold War Indy movie, with Connery appearing for a few scenes again before he retired. I blame the success of Jurassic Park and Spielberg doing the sequel Lost World right after. I think a 1996 Indy adventure (after the Tom Clancy films and before Air Force One) would have been perfect both for the series and for Ford's career at the time. In fact, Ford only made one film in '95, a light drama Sabrina, and no films in 1996. This could have been the most James Bond-esque entry of the series with Indy trying to solve some mystery surrounding an artifact the Russians had discovered or something.

[@starwarsroo2448]

His career defo went crap post Jack Ryan and after AF1

[@feenix219]

I've always heard a rumor that Ford turned down the lead role in Jurassic Park, but that would have been great in itself. Indiana Jones and Dinosaur Island... :D :D

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

@@feenix219 I've heard that as well. Makes sense to me that Spielberg would at least have one conversation with Ford about it. He'd have been great in the role and he was one of the biggest stars on the planet in the early 90s.

[@toddhanley6982]

You seem to disregard the MOST CRUCIAL element of that process - that's the fact that in '96 George was preoccupied preparing the Special Editions which in turn were meant to page the way , in terms of renewed interest, for the prequel trilogy this was Lucas's only REAL concern between '95 - 'O5

[@blondiewan3331]

I don’t find anything strange about Ford’s appearance on the show, and certainly not so strange as the query “who was this for?” That’s such a peculiar question. I also take serious issue with “Lucas’ overemphasis on detailed backstories that don’t serve to deepen or expand the characters”, as that’s very much exactly what the series *does* do. I love the show precisely because it does just that, and makes Indy a lot more interesting than just another ordinary action-adventure movie hero. He’s more compelling as a person for this show being around.

[@LordJagd]

Exactly. It’s a show about the youth of Indiana Jones and this guy is upset that it has backstory? What does this guy even want

[@polluter1986]

Brings back many memories, I never missed an episode growing up as my father and were, and are huge Indy fans. Thanks for making this

[@tonyclemens4213]

I enjoyed this show when it was initially on and when it came out on DVD later I appreciated the child episodes more than the initial run. Felt sorry for the child, his parents taking him on a grand world wide adventure before he was old enough to appreciate it. He just wanted some friends his own age.

[@archive6094]

Fun Fact: River Phoenix, who played Young Indiana Jones in Last Crusade, was offered the title role but turned it down since he didn't want to return to television.

[@shuboy05]

Since he died over a year after the show debuted, I’d say the show dodged a metaphorical bullet there.

[@h0laPlaneta]

@@shuboy05 But maybe if he had taken the role, he would still be alive... (cue X-Files music)

[@mr.battle20]

"The show was about a young Indiana Jones globetrotting and meeting famous people. This wasn't very good. It would've been better if the show was about a young Indiana Jones globetrotting and meeting famous people." - Nerdstalgic Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Also, it's THX-1138. Not TH.

[@brianplank5905]

When I was a kid I devoured as much of the movies when they came out on VHS as i could. Loved them so much

[@East10Outpost]

The mystery of the blues is an incredible episode. It had genuine and pure commentary on race relations, great action, great character development and backstory, and a fun Harrison Ford cameo that as a kid made me feel like even if his big adventures were done, i knew he was still trotting around and having misadventures here and there. I also loved how well it lined up with his story from the books. I wish Shannon would have made it into the young indy show.

[@atteheikkinen]

3:07 nerdstalgic: ”by playing a high pitched C flat” - *Indy proceeds to play a mid pitch A flat*

[@josiahrogers1728]

C flat isn’t even a note…

[@atteheikkinen]

@@josiahrogers1728 theoretically it is.

[@matafuko]

I noticed the episode with the mailbox was directed by Vic Armstrong - he was Ford's stunt double on the original 3 films (and the overall stunt co-ordinator).

[@HollywoodLito]

We just watched this particular "Young Indiana Jones" last night. I still remember the ads on ABC: excitedly touting the return of Ford. People were thrilled.

[@webstersempire]

Young Indy was a really ambitious, high-budget show for its time, and some of Lucas' best work. No all of it holds up 30 years later, but a lot does. The expectation of the show is that you have an interest in history-when you ask, "Who is this for?" Your loss if you dont.

[@johnstone2029]

I hear ya This guy makes the best edited video essays and is very insightful but kind of misses the point often with art He is an example of a talented millennial who is overflowing with skill but kind of has a hard time connecting with the zeitgeist of the subjects he covers He will probably grow more aware of such thins with time Cheers

[@darthmarticusLFC]

By far my favourite episode and that’s not even counting the Harrison Ford moments.

[@DATFilms]

Jeffrey Wright! My favourite though is probably the one right before (only saw the films edit), The Winds of Change.

[@TheMilitantHorse]

I love how Dial of Destiny both retcons and validates elements of Young Indy Chronicles.

[@nvm9040]

The young Indiana Jones chronicles was something I have watched when I was younger and I still revisit it now time to time

[@emillindroth]

As a blues musician, seeing Indy being it too as a teenager sort of sealed the deal. Means me and the good doc could've enjoyed jamming together. It built on an already beloved character. Fortune and glory kid. Fortune and glory.

[@The3Basics]

It’s nice to have someone hark back to this series, there’s lots I remember fondly about it from when it first screened. The original run was good fun, and I really liked the character of Remy Baudouin. I also liked old Indy, and think it’s a shame he was cut from the re-edits. So I give your review a 6/10 for nostalgia value. Keep up the good work!

[@lukejones0826]

I think I saw part of this episode a couple of months ago, didn’t realize Indy loved music so much

[@Epoch11]

I liked the young Indiana Jones Chronicles even though they weren't perfect.

[@chasadavis]

My favorite show of all time, looking forward to re-visting on Disney+

[@cha5]

7:07 The first thing I thought of when I saw that elderly actor with the eyepatch was legendary director John Ford. He's not an exact likeness but there is a certain similarity between the two men at first glance.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

"High-pitched C flat" Plays a mid-range note, and C flat is better known as B.

[@Hamish_Wright]

It isn't even a B, it's an A flat.

[@hartatan-dad]

PLEASE do a video on Indy and the Fate of Atlantis. One of my favorite games of all time!

[@redadamearth]

Personally, I think "Emperor's Tomb" is a far superior Indy game, but "Fate of Atlantis" is definitely a lot of fun.

[@AlkisenSuper]

I had no idea Harrison Ford also reprised his role in this show! That's awesome.

[@jacktraynor3762]

Who is this for? Me that’s who. I will always defend this show. Old Indy for the win.

[@sharonrigs7999]

Thanks for doing this! I vaguely remembered watching this as a kid, but it faded into Mandela Effect territory where I remember ' Indy with a Sax ' but no one else did!

[@robbhays8077]

We used to tape these episodes on our VCR when they aired. I rewatched these so much.

[@JY9012]

Raiders of the Lost Ark is always my favorite movie

[@mikekannely2286]

I liked this series WAY more than "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"... Indy SHOULD be recast (like Bond) there are a lot of great stories to be told.

[@Rikrik1138]

I do like how they referenced this show in crystal skull when Indiana Jones tells mutt that he rode with Pancho Villa.

[@Ganiscol]

When that show came out, I was excited but then constantly found myself looking for the adult Indiana Jones in the youngsters... and then lost interest because he wasnt really there. Its kinda the same for me with any show depicting the backstory of a character played by a different actor.

[@PurpleBox89]

Kinda just rolls back to the one central fact: Only Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones. But there are those who we nod at with respect, like Sean Patrick Flannery (who got me into Boondock Saints) and River Phoenix.

[@simonster-9094]

Don't forget Cory Carrier and George Hall, who played kid Indy and Old Indy, respectively.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

I watched that a few times, I don’t remember it, and I wouldn’t have remembered having watched it without this video. Thanks!

[@stormthrush37]

I can't speak to other weird Indiana Jones appearances but I can speak to one other extremely weird movie-to-TV Harrison Ford appearance. Five words: _The Star Wars Holiday Special_

[@kris242]

I feel like with the fairly high-quality of tv shows nowadays, a redo of this show might actually work. (Though I'd say it would also benefit if it steered more towards an older audience.)

[@davidcomito505]

It was for me I just watched it last night. The episode was a banger.

[@hometown687]

I grew up watching the 23 episodes of adventures of Young Indiana Jones. When you started off the video talking about Ed Hall, I was questioning my memory because I had no idea that even existed.

[@williamlarochelle3160]

Mystery of the Blues was pretty good. I just wish that the home video releases had kept the OTHER Indy bookends intact with George Hall as elderly Indy. But then again who could have guessed Harrison Ford at 80 would still look like Harrison Ford ? (Apparently Indy is 70 in Dial of Destiny, because it is mainly set in 1969 and Indy was born in 1899.)

[@judsongaiden9878]

1:23 John Ford cosplay but with the eye patch over the right instead of the left.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Let's be honest though, there's some brilliant episodes in this series (all being the older young indy), that have fun action set pieces and good historical background. Most of the WW1 Western Front seem to be really great, the Somme episode i really liked. the East Africa 1916 episode is great, the Congo 1917 episode is a splash of Heart of Darkness and interesting moral, the Palestine 1917 episode is pure action but very fun (with young Daniel Craig and Catherine Zeta-Jones) and a big cavalry charge at the end. An especially fun episode is Indiana Jones and the Phantom Train of Doom, also set in East Africa, and involving some classic Indiana Jones set pieces. Personally, as a student of history, I love that this show actually shows WW1 in East Africa, something that is really never covered in TV or Film. And the show is not naive either, there seems to be decent historical research and good morals for teenagers. Wish more ppl would've grown up with this, had some fun and learned a few things on the side.

[@ronsmith8424]

Thank goodness SOMEONE remembered THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES. I enjoyed the show in the 90s but it may have been the third reincarnation of the series mentioned in the video. Never saw the Harrison Ford episode but he looks great and it’s a fantastic story where science wins the day. Very educational. And FUN. Where is the fun these days ? At Nintendo ? At Sony ? Seems that way

[@teresas5276]

All things considered I can't tell whether this show is better than it has any right to be or worse than it has any right to be considering the concept and the team behind it. It's legendary all the same. I didn't watch this on TV in the 90s but somehow I stumbled across it on my own in the early 2000s-2010s and honestly the educational aspect really worked for me. It was the first thing to spark my interest in World War I and my curiosity never really died. It talks about big events, but big events that schools don't really cover in America anymore. It will always have a place in my heart so I'm glad someones talking about it.

[@halfabeet]

I've seen and enjoyed quite a few of the film versions of these, I had no idea that the original TV shows had those awful-looking old man wraparounds

[@nathancruz9172]

Now, I’m watching the young Indiana Jones chronicles from Disney + until I rewatch the 4 Indiana Jones movie until the fifth movie comes out on June 30.

[@troybonner91]

Young Indiana Jones is my childhood. It shaped literally so much of who I am as a person. The show had so much heart to it. You may say it didn't deepen his character at all, but I would have to disagree. Even the Corey Carrier episodes are golden, in my opinion. Yeah, you have to suspend your machismo and embrace childhood a little, but they are entertaining and full of some great moments (Indy and Tolstoy traveling across Russia... Indy and his father getting trapped in wooden elevator, dangling below a mountain monestery...)

[@Martyn2021]

Way to go man, you could have, just condensed this video into "Oh there was a strange Indiana Jones television show in the 90s, Harrison Ford was in it for one episode and I didn't very much care for it" simple. Yes I know is your opinion on the thing but... You whatever

[@grapeshot]

Oh yeah I remember this show this is the one where we find out Indiana Jones served in World War 1.

[@smichaels10]

I loved The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles episodes with Sean Patrick!

[@davidmylchreest3306]

I was going to say that a Young Indiana Jones series for today in the modern style (small number of episodes, single ongoing story per series) would be a great idea. And then I remembered all the rubbish on Disney + in that same style and thought better of it.

[@chadschulz380]

It was never a BAD show; just a mishandled one. Sean Patrick Flannery was a solid replacement for River Phoenix. While a host of notable guest stars and behind the scenes talent ensured high quality productions and a consistent charm. And a few of the "films" within are great additions to Indy's filmography. Apparently, Lucas' work on the series was his primary excuse for delaying the inevitable(?) writing/pre-production on the Star Wars prequels. Too bad the show was cancelled is all I'm saying.

[@Johnny_Macaroni]

Indiana Jones and the fate of atlantis should have been a movie. perfect game

[@kurtdewittphoto]

5:05 - The pinnacle of television entertainment.

[@leoperkins]

I loved the young indie movie length episodes. I really wish Disney plus would put them on so I can share it with my kids.

[@NathanielBolt]

Good news they did!

[@leoperkins]

@@NathanielBolt Maybe elswhere but it's not on Disney Plus in Austrlia.

[@StoneAxeArky]

I did a rewatch of this series about a decade ago and I would call it a kind of cool mess. It definitely has good moments and maybe even a few good episodes, but you are right that it's tonally all over the place and there's not much cohesion between the episodes. I also think having him interact with every historical figure during the early 1900s kind of ruins both the feel of the Indiana Jones franchise while adding a ridiculous factor to the character (I say this as an archaeologist who loves history). There are definitely interesting choices made with this series, and sometimes they work, and sometimes they outright don't. It is weird that they have yet to upload this series onto the Canadian version of DisneyPlus, but even if they do upload it anytime soon, I don't know if I have enough interest or time to dedicate to giving this series another go. Yet, I think they should upload it anyways. It was an interesting experiment from George Lucas and there is some good in it amongst the bad and messy elements.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

As cringe-worthy as you find George Hall's old man Indy, it is far more respectful to the character than what we see in Indy 5. At least he hasn't lost his zest for living, even well into his 90s. And as I recall the threat to put him into an old folks home faded when he persuaded the doctor that he still had all his marbles by relating the Sigmund Freude incident.

This show was really well made, but it´s just another example of Lucas showing he doesn´t understand his characters. The best parts of Indiana Jones were created by Ford and Spielberg on the set. Indy was vulnerable, adventurous, funny, mysterious. Lucas would transform that into a young man who resembled nothing of the Indiana Jones from the movies. Worse... his child version was very, very similar to a certain Anakin Skywalker in his child form, "yiiipeee" and all, from "The Phantom Menace". Unlike his friend Steven Spielberg (again), Lucas doesn´t understand kids, he sees them as dumb, cute babies that run around and recite bad dialogue.

[@kondorr]

The show is really great. While it does not hold up visually, the charm and sens of adventure remains.

[@ichidonlee1512]

I loved this show growing up. I had been reading all Young Indy books, some of which should have been made episodes themselves. I wish they would reprint those for the kids now. I would give them a nostalgic read through. ❤

[@mets78]

I swear I went straight to this episode earlier today when I learned that the show is now on Disney plus.

[@wtk6069]

We never learned how Old Indy lost his eye.

[@ouroboser]

“Playing a high pitched C flat” thats a funny way of saying playing a B note

[@doubledown1138]

Fun fact - George Hall was 77 when he played old Indy, three years younger than Ford is now!

[@GonzoInside]

Hall looked 100 years old, but Ford looks 70.

[@faisalmemon285]

Production value of Young Indiana Jones seems good.

[@CSReed]

I just really wish the original series got a remaster as they originally aired.

[@MichalKaczorowski]

I was 10 when Young Indy Chronicles aired. Pefrect age for this show ;) Before that, I watched the Indy Trilogy over and over again on VHS tapes.

[@thecatsari]

You had great childhood.

[@anthvw63]

I remember as a kid going to Pizza Hut when this show was just coming out and one of the promotional items was a magnifying glass that was shaped like a zippo lighter with the lens sliding out.

[@SammEater]

Never thought I would miss the days of Young Indiana Jones, but man, I do now...

[@joelthorstensson2772]

I've watched Young Indiana Jones on KZbin. Apparently, skimming Wikipedia, it was meant as an "edutainment" show for pre-teens and teenagers - that's the reason why it has a similar format every episode - it's educating the viewer on historical events and figures by using entertainment.

[@rumblehat4357]

His appearance in the show was made to boost ratings.

[@Jakethehitman73]

I don't see anything strange about the guy who plays Indiana Jones playing Indiana Jones in a show about Indiana Jones.

[@carolj2013]

Who says we don't want to see 8 year old Indy or 80 year old Indy? These were great episodes full of fun and adventure!

[@rumblehat4357]

The problem with removing the George Hall bookends, is that the people he talked to weren’t supposed to be sure if he was simply telling a tall tale, or if his stories were actually true. This allowed for Young Indy to meet all of those historical people and it not seem ridiculous.

[@johnb1150]

Yeah there's a bit of elitism about george hall, yes they might even been a bit corny but I never saw them as unwatchable and they gave context for the story in exactly the same way the old man at the start of saving private Ryan gives context for that story, we all get old and we all reminiss and Indy had alot to reminiss about, he does meet Hitler in the films so it was just an extension of that having him meet other historical figures.

[@lamarravery4094]

I liked seeing old Indy, that means he lived a long life.

[@I.____.....__...__]

8:34 That's a young Jeffery Wright.

[@ZemplinTemplar]

No offence, but I don't understand some of your complaints, Nerdstalgic. I'm one of those people who, despite having some criticisms for some of the writing in a few of the episodes, even somewhat prefers the TV series to the five theatrical films. In addition, I think the George Hall elderly Indy segments aren't just filler, or just comic relief, but really help highlight the themes of the various episodes. It's old Indy looking back at his life, his own follies and successes, and at both the very ugly and more wholesome aspects of 20th century history, as a living witness of sorts, and with some hard-earned experience and wisdom. I love the idea of an elderly Indy still around in the more-familiar-to-us world of the 1990s. Still having a place in life and society, still being able to offer reasonable insights, even if his adventuring days are long over and the world had changed a great deal in just ninety years. I'm a young person, and I actually love the George Hall segments as much as I do the little Indiana and young Indiana focus, or the middle-aged Indy cameo in this particular episode. Hall's elderly Indy might have a bit of crotchetiness to him, but he still has his sharp mind and his principles I loved the Frank Darabont penned African WWI era episodes in the TV series. Not just the 1910s focus, but also the segments with old Indy in the 1990s, and how he brought older history into an applicable modern day context. The WWI era focus with younger Indy wouldn't have had as much of an impact if it wasn't for the scenes with elderly Indy, set in the then-present. The TV series established a proper context to Jones' life, from childhood to old age, at the opposite ends of the 20th century. Even the fourth and fifth theatrical films acknowledged the timeline established by the TV series. In addition, the greater running time helped the series explore many interesting themes that never had the same sort of space in the theatrical films (regardless of which of the five you pick). This is obviously also down to a difference in the mediums, but it's still significant. The TV series greatly humanizes Jones as a fairly believable and often conflicted hero/antihero, despite all the weird adventures he gets to experience later in his career, as a middle-aged man.

[@elderofzion]

i always thought that this was what was intended for river phoenix. that lucas/spielberg either had that last crusade intro to setup a young indy show with him, or that the intro inspired them to do a young indy show with him.