Rocky jones, space ranger syndicated 1954 was innovative on television in many ways. Rocky jones, space ranger tv series 19541954 the movie. Memories of rocky jones, space ranger master of my. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and themselves against spacebound evil doers. Of all the spaceman programs that graced earlyday commercial television during the 1950s, rocky jones, space ranger proved to be the most daring and adventurous and the most technically accomplished, what with its pioneering real film photography and a wealth of persuasive special effects. Agar went to the forbidden moon and is the only one to ever survive. The indestructible man 1956 crime, drama, horror, scifi lon chaney jr. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e07 escape into space. A twopart episode of the scifi tv series rocky jones, space ranger 1954, released as. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group. The owners wife was sitting at a table, i had asked her about the rocket and misunderstood her when she mentioned the diamond bread company silvercup uses a diamond as a logo apparently. Rocky and his crew winky, vena ray, and bobby fly the orbit jet, which is a needlenosed rocket with tail fins and stubby wings. It is discovered that radiation poisoning is to blame and the source is agar of the planet medina.
Watch full episodes of rocky jones, space ranger and get the latest breaking. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones richard crane, vena ray sally mansfield, winky scotty beckett and 10 yearold bobby robert lyden defend the earth and themselves against space bound evil doers. This was never released as a feature film but, instead, is comprised of 3 episodes from the tv series, rocky jones, space ranger 1954 which were edited together and released on video as a featurelength story. Rent the rocky jones space ranger collection 1954 on dvd. The special effects seen in the tv program were considered stateoftheart in the 50s and thrilled young audiences of that period. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other tv space operas of. When rocky jones, space ranger debuted in early 1954 it promised to be the best of the budding new science fiction genre of kidoriented space operas on television. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. Half hour episodes were usually grouped into stories that consisted of three chapters that were broadcast on successive weeks. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e32 inferno in space. Watching rocky jones space ranger brought back memories of watching the show over 40 years ago on a crummy black and white tv set. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were.
As i later found out the rocket was part of silvercup breads advertising tied to the rocky jones, space ranger show. Reedited into feature length tv film beyond the moon. Earth is where rocky jones receives his orders from secretary drake of space affairs. Rocky jones, space ranger is an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from february to november 1954. Rocky jones, space ranger follows the adventures of the crew of the orbit jet xv2 as they bring law and justice to outer space. Beyond the curtain of space rescue mission to ophiuchus. With richard crane, scotty beckett, sally mansfield, robert lyden. Menace from outer space 1953 starring richard crane on dvd and bluray. Astronaut rocky jones was the captain of the orbit jet in this early scifi series. A twopart episode of the scifi tv series rocky jones, space ranger 1954, released as a feature. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and themselves against. Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd.
He did it with the help of a plant that gives immunity to the moons cosmic radiation. Jones was a fifthgeneration african canadian and could trace his canadian roots back to the black refugees of the early 19th century. Rocky jones, space ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. Feb 23, 2015 menace from outer space 1954 rocky jones, space ranger part 12. Oct 09, 2015 39 videos play all rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct order. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e37 the trial of rocky jones chap 1 duration. Rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct. As children of the 1950s, for my twin brother and i, 7 am on saturday mornings invariably meant one of two things gathering in front of the tv set in the living room to watch reruns of red ryder or or better yet. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e04 bobbys comet chap. In 1952, he signed a sevenyear contract that specified he was to make annual tours of the united states, appearing as jones in presentations to school groups.
Not a feature film, but several episodes of the tv series rocky jones. Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd 720p. Most viewers had no idea that the program had already been in development. The existing prints, however, are fuzzy and washed out, the image shakes but the sound is pretty good. Jul 17, 20 of all the spaceman programs that graced earlyday commercial television during the 1950s, rocky jones, space ranger proved to be the most daring and adventurous and the most technically accomplished, what with its pioneering real film photography and a wealth of persuasive special effects. With richard crane, sally mansfield, scotty beckett, robert lyden. It was released only on 16mm for home movie rental and television syndication. Nov 07, 2017 cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and themselves against space bound evil doers. A couple of missiles strike earth and rocky and the gang go to find out where they are coming from. Rocky jones space ranger beyond the moon 1954 adventure. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e24 blast off chap 1 youtube. Rent the rocky jones space ranger collection 1954 starring richard crane and scotty beckett on dvd and bluray. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Jan, 2014 cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and themselves against space bound evil doers.
Rocky jones, space ranger survives today because its one of the few shows from the golden age of tv that was shot on film not recorded on video. Rocky jones space ranger manhunt in space 1956 adventure, drama, family, scifi, tv series. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and themselves against space bound evil doers. Rocky jones menace from outer space 1954 october 20, 2016 kevin 0 comments the show was based on the exploits of cleancut, squarejawed rocky jones, the.
Rocky jones space ranger rocky jones, space ranger made its debut on american television in the early 1950s starring richard crane as rocky jones. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and. Rocky is off again, this time to investigate a vague need aid message from a space station. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones richard crane, vena ray sally mansfield, winky scotty beckett and 10 yearold bobby robert lyden defend the earth and themselves against spacebound evil doers. Pinto vortando and clark are called as witnesses at. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e24 blast off chap 1. Rocky jones space ranger manhunt in space 1956 adventure. Rocky, biff, vena, and bobby land on ankapore to refuel their vessel the silver moon. Oct 07, 2015 39 videos play all rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct order. Of the many spaceadventure programs that graced earlyday commercial television during the 1950s, roland reeds production of rocky jones, space ranger proved to be the most daring and adventurousand the most technically accomplished, with its pioneering real film cinematography and a wealth of persuasive special effects during an age of. May 25, 2017 watching rocky jones space ranger brought back memories of watching the show over 40 years ago on a crummy black and white tv set. Video is ok, not hd quality but it wasnt meant to be. While it was a kids show, they did try to incorporate real science into the show. Manhunt in space is a 75minute 1954 american science fiction film, consisting of three consecutive episodes of the tv series rocky jones, space ranger, which told a continuous story.
Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones richard crane, vena ray sally mansfield, and 10 yearold bobby robert lyden defend the earth and themselves against spacebound evil doers. Interesting to watch it now compared to all of the space adventures that have come since 1954. For all you fans of the rocky jones, space ranger comicbook published by charlton comics in the 50s, heres your chance to catch up on all 39 episodes of the series. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones richard crane, vena ray sally mansfield, and 10 yearold bobby robert lyden defend the earth and themselves against space bound evil doers. He is backed up by resident braniac professor newton, and humble. Rocky jones, space ranger is an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from. I remember television rocky jones, space ranger episode 1. Rocky jones fearlessly pursues the unknown, alongside his talented crew, space rangers vena ray, winky, and 10 year old bobby. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 1 beyond the curtain of space chapter one. Both shows were shown on alternating saturday mornings for several years during the late 1950s in the tampabay tv market. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group tropes media browse indexes forums videos. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The existing prints, however, are fuzzy and washed out, the image shakes but the sound is.
Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 37 the trial of rocky jones chapter one. A description of tropes appearing in rocky jones, space ranger. Rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct order. But its fundamental core idea that mankind of tomorrow will be an influential force in maintaining sustained peace and harmony throughout the universe is certainly a. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 39 the trial of rocky jones chapter three. Only complaint is that the video and audio quality is not that great. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other tv space operas of the day, it has survived in reasonably good condition. Power season 5 episode 1 freedownload full hd video. His grandfather, jeremiah jones, was a hero during the battle of vimy ridge in world war i. Taking place in the nottoodistant future, this interplanetary adventure series follows the exploits. The descriptions are from the uploader at the internet archive.
Crane may be best remembered for his portrayal of the title role in the tv science fiction series rocky jones, space ranger. Rocky jones, space ranger volume 1 dvd 2010 television. As rocky jones gets introduced to his new team member, vena, his spaceship, the orbit jet x. Richard crane, who portrays the shows title character, appeared in several other minor science fiction classics, including the serial mysterious island, the. Apr 01, 2016 for all you fans of the rocky jones, space ranger comicbook published by charlton comics in the 50s, heres your chance to catch up on all 39 episodes of the series. The episodes here are transfers from the 16mm film versions of the show, with reel end markings, scratches, and a hazy picture. Rocky jones space ranger escape into space dailymotion. Taking place in the nottoodistant future, this interplanetary adventure series follows the exploits of the space rangers as they patrol the solar system. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other tv space operas of the day, it has survived in reasonably. Rocky jones was born to elmer and willena jones in truro, nova scotia as one of 10 children.
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