I remember television rocky jones, space ranger episode 1. Rocky jones was born to elmer and willena jones in truro, nova scotia as one of 10 children. Rocky jones, space ranger follows the adventures of the crew of the orbit jet xv2 as they bring law and justice to outer space. It is discovered that radiation poisoning is to blame and the source is agar of the planet medina.
Rocky jones, space ranger crash of the moons by hollingsworth morse. 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. Rocky jones space ranger manhunt in space 1956 adventure, drama, family, scifi, tv series. Richard crane, who portrays the shows title character, appeared in several other minor science fiction classics, including the serial mysterious island, the. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series rocky jones, space ranger. Not yet rated 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. Rent the rocky jones space ranger collection 1954 starring richard crane and scotty beckett on dvd and bluray.
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. Jacket offered here represents one of the only known pieces to have survived from rocky jones, space ranger, an important early tv program that aired apriljuly, 1954. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. Stones this is part two of a three part series on cult. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group of friends. A description of tropes appearing in rocky jones, space ranger. 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. Most kids in the 50s wanted to be one of three things. Agar went to the forbidden moon and is the only one to ever survive. Rocky jones, space ranger tv series 19541954 the movie. Rent the rocky jones space ranger collection 1954 on dvd. List of films based on television programs wikipedia. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 8 rockys odyssey chapter one.
The new adventures of winnie the pooh footage from the tv series and its specials were compiled into three directtovideo animated films, seasons of giving. Rocky jones space ranger beyond the curtain of space season one chapter 1 of 3 chapters aired february 23 rd, 1954. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically. 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. Oct 14, 2011 lasting only one season it ran primarily on dumont stations, competing with captain video and flash gordon on the same now defunct network, rocky jones, space ranger was for the kiddie set, except vena, who no doubt got papas eye. Passport video and koch entertainment distribution presents the rocky jones space ranger collection 2006 finally a collection on one of my favorite series rocky jones space ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954 the show lasted for only one season and quickly dropped into obscurity. While many similar television shows of that time were recorded live, rocky jones, space ranger was produced on film, allowing it to survive as it was originally aired. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other tv space operas of. While the show is relatively crude by even the standards of the next decade, the special effects were quite good for 19541955. More cult tv includes the avengers, rocky jones space ranger. 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. Postproduction was completed in may and on june 3, 1952 the pilot for rocky jones, space ranger was registered at the library of congress by the newly formed space ranger enterprises.
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. Space rangers were earthbased space policemen who patrolled the united. After the orbit jet sets down on the gypsy moon posita, vena finds herself held captive, but is soon rescued. Patsy parsons in rocky jones, space ranger 1954 richard crane and sally mansfield in. Stones this is part two of a three part series on cult television shows. Where most children have gone before rocky jones, space ranger. Chapter three 3 954 rocky learns that the office of space affairs is about to be blown up.
Rocky jones fearlessly pursues the unknown, alongside his talented crew, space rangers vena ray, winky, and 10 year old bobby. Watch full episodes of rocky jones, space ranger and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Rocky is off again, this time to investigate a vague need aid message from a space station. 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. 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. This featurelength epic is a compilation of three episodes from the rocky jones space ranger tv series. Rocky jones, space ranger is an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from february to november 1954. He is backed up by resident braniac professor newton, and humble. But the plan is stopped just in time when he reveals griff as the spy. Rocky jones, space ranger volume 1 dvd 2010 television. Beyond the curtain of space 3 parts aka beyond the moon 2. Sep 29, 2018 1h 15min adventure, drama, family, scifi, tv series tv movie march 1954 rocky jones discovers two strange moons orbiting each other, inhabited by warring civilizations. Rocky jones space ranger the gypsy moon 1954 adventure.
A couple of missiles strike earth and rocky and the gang go to find out where they are coming from. The special effects seen in the tv program were considered stateoftheart in the 50s and thrilled young audiences of that period. 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. More cult tv includes the avengers, rocky jones space ranger by steve d. 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 realfilm cinematography and a wealth of persuasive special effects during an age of.
Review your bid and press the confirm your bid button below. Lasting only one season it ran primarily on dumont stations, competing with captain video and flash gordon on the same now defunct network, rocky jones, space ranger was for the kiddie set, except vena, who no doubt got papas eye. And this is often quoted as a good 50s tv science fiction series, because they had more money for. Rocky jones, space ranger oldies television oldiestelevision. Rocky jones, space ranger tv show season 2 episodes list. He grew up in a closeknit workingclass neighborhood with white and.
Season 2 guide for rocky jones, space ranger tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Tv series season one dvd, 2005, multidisc set 1 trending price. He did it with the help of a plant that gives immunity to the moons cosmic radiation. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Rocky jones, space ranger syndicated 1954 was innovative on television in many ways. Menace from outer space 1954 rocky jones, space ranger part 22. Stay in touch with rocky jones, space ranger next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. 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. By confirming your bid, you are agreeing to purchase. Jones was a fifthgeneration african canadian and could trace his canadian roots back to the black refugees of the early 19th century.
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. 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 was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. With richard crane, sally mansfield, scotty beckett, robert lyden. The rocket took three months to build at gordons chicago truck shop where they repaired and maintained their delivery. The big bang theory season 12 dvd, 3 disc set free shipping new. Rocky jones, space ranger was a shortlived television series created by roland d. Please notethe recaps for this series cover story arcs which span multiple episodes rather than tropes media browse indexes forums videos. Throughout 1952 articles about the upcoming show and merchandising opportunities began to pop up everywhere. His grandfather, jeremiah jones, was a hero during the battle of vimy ridge in world war i. Rocky jones, space ranger is an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from. More cult tv includes the avengers, rocky jones space. Rocky jones richard crane and winkie scotty beckett return to the office of space affairs to report to secretary drake charles meredith and to start a long deserved vacation.
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