Jack of All Trades

Jack of All Trades: Summary

Originally on:Syndicated
Status:Ended
Premiered:January 17, 2000
Last Aired:December 2, 2000
Show Categories:Comedy, Action/Adventure

"In 1801, the Revolution had been won,
and Uncle Sam's favorite son, had a job that needed done.

Which brought Jack to a lady, both beautiful and smart.
Who found his mix intriguing, a scoundrel with a heart!

From the Halls of Montezuma,
to the shores of Tripoli
There was never a leatherneck braver,
a daring dragoon is he!

He'll halt the bold advance of
Napoleon's attack
There ain't a French or Pirate rogue
Who Don't Know Jack!

From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli
Sailin' 'round the bloody world to defend democracy.

And if ya' think a better man ya'd trust ta watch yer' back,
just ask the bloke right next ta ya' (damn right!) It's Jack!"

These...enthusiastic lyrics (accompanied by dancing peglegged bar patrons and a talking parrot) kicked off each episode of Jack of All Trades. American spy Jack Stiles is sent by Thomas Jefferson to the tiny East Indies island of Palau-Palau where he teams up with British agent and inventor Emilia Rothschild to thwart the efforts of Napoleon and France in that region of the world. While acting as Emilia's man-servant, Jack dons the masked garb of the legendary Daring Dragoon and fights the local French Governor as well as thwarting various other schemes against America.

This series starring cult-favorite Bruce Campbell and produced by Sam Raimi combined various factors from both of their series: the use of a historical setting (sorta) and quirky humor that Raimi had made famous with Hercules and Xena, a mix of The Wild Wild West Jules Verne-style tech that was used in Campbell's The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., and the wild stunts that were seen in all of these shows. Airing back to back in syndication with another Raimi production, Cleopatra 2525, Jack... lasted two years. "In 1801, the Revolution had been won,
and Uncle Sam's favorite son, had a job that needed done.

Which brought Jack to a lady, both beautiful and smart.
Who found his mix intriguing, a scoundrel with a heart!

From the Halls of Montezuma,
to the shores of Tripoli
There was never a leatherneck braver,
a daring dragoon is he!

Seventy Brides For One Brother

Aired: Saturday December 2, 2000

Emilia is recruited, involuntarily, into a local Sultan's harem and the Daring Dragoon must rescue her.

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Bruce CampbellJack Stiles (photos)
Angela DotchinEmilia Rothschild
Stuart Devenie M.N.Z.M.Gov. Croque/Marquis de Sade
Stephen PappsCaptain Brogard

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shocker713
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The Bottom Line: "Off the wall"
A sitcom that, perhaps, the world just wasn't ready for yet. ...Continue »
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GotalSaiyajin
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The Bottom Line: "Guilty pleasure"
Bruce Campbell show ...Continue »
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timmer_1
member since: Jun 6, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Off the wall"
Jack of all trades is by far the biggest waste of time but also one of the best ways to relax at the end of the day. Pure comedy with a little sexual tension to make it fun. ...Continue »
06/08/07 09:51am | report abuse
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babylon5fan
member since: Jun 19, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Guilty pleasure"
Well, we can't have the Stooges, back, so this is a reasonable replacement ...Continue »
02/16/07 10:54am | report abuse
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walkerctranger
member since: Jul 30, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
WOW, the single greatest opening theme to a show ever, ever... ...Continue »
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