About this episode

The episode features a commentary on the original broadcast version of 'The Curse of the Jackal' with insights from special guests.

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel present a special look back at the earliest episode of Young Indiana Jones -- the original broadcast cut of The Curse of the Jackal. Joining for this discussion is Anthony King of the Force Ghost Conversations podcast, and a special appearance by Dan Madsen, author of the original behind the scenes book for The Young Indiana Jones TV series. Featuring Old Indiana Jones lecturing hooligans on a museum school trip, the original two-part structure connecting Egypt 1908 and Mexico 1916, and a completely different edit to both episodes -- this commentary for The Curse of the Jackal is not to be missed. Subscribe to The Young Indy Chroniclers for more deep dives into Young Indiana Jones, George Lucas, Lucasfilm history, and the untold stories behind iconic productions. Support the Young Indy Chroniclers on Patreon . Support George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age on Kickstarter . The true story behind George Lucas's most important chapter is now being told with George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age documentary. Learn more about how to support on kickstarter. #StarWars #YoungIndianaJones #IndianaJones #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter, Daniel

Guests: Anthony King, Dan Madsen

Topics covered

• Young Indiana Jones
• commentary
• television history
• film analysis
• behind the scenes
• editing

Keywords

• Young Indiana Jones
• The Curse of the Jackal
• commentary
• Anthony King
• Dan Madsen
• George Lucas
• Lucasfilm
• television history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Force Ghost Conversations, Lucasfilm

Books & works: The Curse of the Jackal

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