Ep 21. King Kong Escapes

Svengoolie season 10 episode 21 features the 1967 Japanese-American film "King Kong Escapes." Directed by Ishirō Honda and produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, the movie is loosely based on the King Kong character created by Merian C. Cooper.

The plot revolves around the evil Dr. Hu, who builds a robotic version of King Kong named Mechani-Kong to mine a rare element called "Element X" from the underground mines of Mondo Island. However, the robot Kong is not able to handle the pressure and is destroyed, forcing Dr. Hu to search for the real King Kong to do the job for him. He sends his assistant, Madame Piranha, to kidnap the real Kong from Skull Island and brings him to Mondo Island.

Once on Mondo Island, Kong is forced to mine Element X for Dr. Hu, but he discovers that Element X is causing the island's volcano to become unstable. Meanwhile, an American submarine captain named Carl Nelson and his crew, along with their Japanese counterpart, Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura, arrive on Mondo Island to investigate the disappearance of their colleague, Dr. Who. They soon discover Dr. Hu’s secret base and become embroiled in the conflict between Dr. Hu and Kong.

Amidst all the action and drama, King Kong also finds love in the form of a captive female gorilla named Lady Kong. Together, they try to escape from Dr. Hu's clutches and save Mondo Island from destruction.

"King Kong Escapes" is a fast-paced action-adventure film that offers a unique take on the classic King Kong character. With its mix of American and Japanese filmmaking styles, the movie is a visual treat. The film is also notable for its use of stop-motion animation, which is used to bring Mechani-Kong to life and to create some of the movie's more spectacular action sequences.

Overall, Svengoolie season 10 episode 21 is a must-watch for fans of classic monster movies and action-adventures. With its thrilling storyline, unique characters, and stunning visuals, "King Kong Escapes" is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages.