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1995, TV Show

Japanese Fishing Village Defends Dolphin Hunting Depicted in Oscar Winner The Cove

The mayor of the fishing village portrayed in the documentary The Cove defended local dolphin hunts as part of local tradition after the film's best documentary Oscar.

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Season 4, Episode 26
When Courtney's father goes missing, she is forced to deal with some long-hiding feelings about him.
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Length: 44:52
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Season 4, Episode 25
Coutney and Jackie help a young girl who is desperately trying to avoid an arranged marriage.
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Length: 44:54
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Season 4, Episode 24
Alex and Holly find a raft adrift with a woman aboard.
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Season 4, Episode 23
Flipper brings a sick dolphin to the Institute, placing the other dolphins at risk.
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Length: 44:32
Posted: 10/8/2011
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Japanese Fishing Village Defends Dolphin Hunting Depicted in Oscar Winner The Cove

The mayor of the fishing village portrayed in the documentary The Cove defended local dolphin hunts as part of local tradition after the film's best documentary Oscar.

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Question: I remember a show from the early- to mid-'70s called Primus. It was sort of a Sea Hunt knockoff, but it got me into scuba diving. Can you tell me more about this show, such as who was in the cast and the years it aired?


Answer: That's why I'm here, Kevin. Actually, Primus, a syndicated show produced in 1971, was more than just a Sea Hunt knockoff — it was a younger sibling of sorts. Producer Ivan Tors, who created the series, was also behind Sea Hunt and Flipper.

Carter Primus (Robert Brown), the title character, was an adventurer who, aided by submersible robot Big Kate, mini-sub Pegasus and other sundry gadgets, earned his living under the sea. Pal Charlie (Will Kuluva) and assistant Toni (Eva read more

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Premiered: October 01, 1995, on PAX
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Premise: An updated batch of family-friendly tales about another brainy dolphin named Flipper pairs him with marine biologist Keith Ricks (who was young Bud in the original '60s show). The series underwent major changes for its second season, holding over only one cast member (two if you count Flipper) as love led Keith to Hawaii. It was further revamped a year after its syndicated run when it resurfaced on PAX, where it was retitled `Flipper: The New Adventures.'

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