It was made in 1954 in colour in Australia for the American and British markets before the development of Australian television.

[1] Newton and several of the other actors had the same roles as in the 1954 film Long John Silver, also shot in Australia.

[citation needed] For much of its international audience, the series aired after the death of its star, Robert Newton, who had died of a heart attack in Hollywood in March 1956.

[citation needed] Joseph Kaufman produced the series, and CBS -TV Film Sales distributed it.

[2] Lee Sholem later recalled, "That was a real fun show... and we had a magnificent company.