This is rocky jones of the space rangers reporting, came the reply. He did it with the help of a plant that gives immunity to the moons cosmic radiation. Mid1950s to early 1960s the idea to construct a lifesized rocket to help promote rocky jones and silvercup bread was developed by executives of the detroitbased gordon baking company during the summer of 1954. Drake could point to half a dozen devices in his office and say with complete honesty, if it. 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 noteworthy and inspiring one. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group tropes media browse indexes forums videos.
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. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 37 the trial of rocky jones chapter one. Rocky jones space ranger beyond the moon 1954 adventure. Rocky jones complete 39 episode dvd series space ranger. Following some recasting, the series proper went into production in 1953 and began airing for the first time on television in 1954 the series chronicled the exploits of rocky jones, an heroic space ranger, as he battled villains in outer. The evil ruler of regalio, nizam, plots to make use of the. 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. Taking place in the nottoodistant future, this interplanetary adventure series follows the exploits of the space rangers as they patrol the solar system. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e01 beyond the curtain of space chap 1 duration. 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.
Crash of the moons is a 75minute 1954 american science fiction film, consisting of three consecutive episodes of the television series rocky jones, space ranger, which constituted a complete. Rocky is off again, this time to investigate a vague need aid message from a space station. Rocky jones, space ranger was one of my two alltime childhood favorites the adventures of robin hood being the other, and it is good to finally see a book devoted to this show. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 8 rockys odyssey chapter one. Imagea are available again so the link is restored. A description of tropes appearing in rocky jones, space ranger. Rocky, biff, vena, and bobby land on ankapore to refuel their vessel the silver moon. Cleolantas name is correctly spelled cleolanthe, according to the rocky jones comics. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. It is discovered that radiation poisoning is to blame and the source is agar of the planet medina. 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.
This outer space adventure marked the debut of rocky jones and his space rangers. I remember television rocky jones, space ranger episode 1. Celestial meridian fiftyeight degrees, parallel one four six degrees. Rocky jones, space ranger crash of the moons by hollingsworth morse. Thirtynine 30minute episodes were filmed and shown over the period starting in february, 1954 into january, 1955, depending on the local market schedule. The episodes here are transfers from the 16mm film versions of the show, with reel end markings, scratches, and a hazy picture. With richard crane, sally mansfield, scotty beckett, robert lyden. Tuck harmon, with several suitcases full of stolen money, steals a rocket ship and plans to live out his days on his own private moon.
Watching rocky jones space ranger brought back memories of watching the show over 40 years ago on a crummy black and white tv set. Kip, the youthful son of a suspected saboteur, is helped by rocky jones to discover the right path in life. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e01 beyond the curtain of space chap 1. Fantasy adventure movies best space, sci fi action full length moviespart 2. After several failed comedic attempts by his sidekick winky to get a date for the night, secretary drake, head of the space rangers, finally gets through and rocky gets the call to chase tuck down. With richard crane, scotty beckett, sally mansfield, robert lyden. His grandfather, jeremiah jones, was a hero during the battle of vimy ridge in world war i. 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. Travel back in time with tv science fiction heros rocky jones and his space rangers as they journey through the solar system keeping the peace and preventing interstellar crisis. Space ranger collection dvd, 2006, 5disc set at the best online prices. The special effects seen in the tv program were considered stateoftheart in the 50s and thrilled young audiences of that period. 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. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other tv space operas of.
Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were. 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. After the orbit jet sets down on the gypsy moon posita, vena finds herself held captive, but is soon rescued. The program was aimed mainly at children, so the plots were simple and always involved good versus evil with rocky jones outsmarting or outfighting the bad guys. Menace from outer space 1954 rocky jones, space ranger part 12. 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. Travel back in time with tv science fiction heros rocky jones and his space rangers as they journey through the solar system keeping. Rocky jones fearlessly pursues the unknown, alongside his talented crew, space rangers vena ray, winky, and 10 year old bobby. Rocky jones, space ranger a novelization of the 1950s television space opera. Most kids in the 50s wanted to be one of three things. With richard crane, scotty beckett, sally mansfield, leonard penn. Rocky jones, space ranger made its debut on american television in the early 1950s starring richard crane as rocky jones. Rocky jones, space ranger 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. Rocky jones, space ranger follows the adventures of the crew of the orbit jet xv2 as they bring law and justice to outer space.
A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series rocky jones, space ranger. 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. Rocky jones, space ranger syndicated 1954 was innovative on television in many ways. Menace from outer space dvd, 2015 for sale online ebay. Jones was a fifthgeneration african canadian and could trace his canadian roots back to the black refugees of the early 19th century. Rocky has of course a sidekick, a girl, and a child protege. Oct 07, 2015 39 videos play all rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct order. Starring richard crane come and join rocky, winky, vena, bobby, and professor newton aboard. See more ideas about ranger, space hero and retro futurism. For those with a fondness for 50s scifi movies, the shortlived tv series rocky jones, space ranger 195455 is a pleasant surprise. Tv shows rocky jones, space ranger 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. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 20 kips private war.
Crash of the moons science fiction film full movie by the federal file. Rocky jones space ranger manhunt in space 1956 adventure. Unfortunately, while there are minibiographies on just about everyone ever connected with the series, there is not all that much in the way of background and behind. 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. Mar 4, 2015 rocky jones space ranger complete series on dvd. Jul 21, 2015 a twopart episode of the scifi tv series rocky jones, space ranger 1954, released as a feature. Although they might destroy a rocketship full of unseen bad guys, their space.
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 1954 patsy parsons in rocky jones, space. Rocky jones, space ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. Not a feature film, but several episodes of the tv series rocky jones. Rocky jones was born to elmer and willena jones in truro, nova scotia as one of 10 children. It is dated and corny, but still of interest if you are interested in such things. Space rangers were earthbased space policemen who patrolled the united. Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd 720p.
Richard crane, who portrays the shows title character, appeared in several other minor science fiction classics, including the serial mysterious island, the. Rocky jones is a science fiction series of space faring good guys vs. Agar went to the forbidden moon and is the only one to ever survive. And the reason they survive is that they were shot on film, unlike all the other space cadet. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 34 out of this world chapter one.
Menace from outer space 1954 rocky jones, space ranger part 22. 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. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group of friends. Rocky jones, space ranger was a shortlived television series created by roland d. The program was a television serial, its episodes arranged into definitive story arcs commonly three episodes each, though there were a few standalone episodes scattered in as well, a number of which have been edited together into movie format. As i later found out the rocket was part of silvercup breads advertising tied to the rocky jones, space ranger show. Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd. A twopart episode of the scifi tv series rocky jones, space ranger 1954, released as a feature. Publication date 1954 usage public domain topics family, scifi publisher official films. Rocky jones, space ranger is an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from february to november 1954. Wiki informs me that there were fifteen episodes, all broadcast in 1954. I understand that this is low budget, virtually no budget but that doesnt excuse its complete ineptness. Science fiction and fantasy television from the late1940s through most of the fifties tended to be awfully cheap and unambitious.