Imagea are available again so the link is restored. Richard crane, who portrays the shows title character, appeared in several other minor science fiction classics, including the serial mysterious island, the. Rocky jones, space ranger crash of the moons by hollingsworth morse. With richard crane, sally mansfield, scotty beckett, robert lyden. Menace from outer space 1954 rocky jones, space ranger part 22. It is discovered that radiation poisoning is to blame and the source is agar of the planet medina. 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. 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 spacebound evil doers. This is rocky jones of the space rangers reporting, came the reply.
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 rocky jones, space ranger an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from february to november 1954. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 8 rockys odyssey chapter one. 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. A twopart episode of the scifi tv series rocky jones, space ranger 1954, released as a feature. The evil ruler of regalio, nizam, plots to make use of the. 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. 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. This outer space adventure marked the debut of rocky jones and his space rangers. 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. 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 rangers 1954 s01e01 beyond the curtain of space chap 1 duration. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series rocky jones, space ranger. Taking place in the nottoodistant future, this interplanetary adventure series follows the exploits of the space rangers as they patrol the solar system.
Thirtynine 30minute episodes were filmed and shown over the period starting in february, 1954 into january, 1955, depending on the local market schedule. He is backed up by resident braniac professor newton, and humble. 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. 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. With richard crane, scotty beckett, sally mansfield, leonard penn. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group tropes media browse indexes forums videos. Rocky jones, space ranger was a shortlived television series created by roland d.
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. 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. Kip, the youthful son of a suspected saboteur, is helped by rocky jones to discover the right path in life. The special effects seen in the tv program were considered stateoftheart in the 50s and thrilled young audiences of that period. Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd 720p. 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. And the reason they survive is that they were shot on film, unlike all the other space cadet. Rocky jones, space ranger follows the adventures of the crew of the orbit jet xv2 as they bring law and justice to outer space. Agar went to the forbidden moon and is the only one to ever survive. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group of friends. 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 rangers 1954 s01e01 beyond the curtain of space chap 1. Watching rocky jones space ranger brought back memories of watching the show over 40 years ago on a crummy black and white tv set. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 34 out of this world chapter one.
Rocky jones space ranger beyond the moon 1954 adventure. 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. Rocky jones complete 39 episode dvd series space ranger. 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. 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. 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. 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. Rocky jones, space ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. Rocky jones is a science fiction series of space faring good guys vs. Publication date 1954 usage public domain topics family, scifi publisher official films. Crash of the moons science fiction film full movie by the federal file.
Cleolantas name is correctly spelled cleolanthe, according to the rocky jones comics. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 37 the trial of rocky jones chapter one. 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. 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 description of tropes appearing in rocky jones, space ranger. 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. 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. This book has 70 pages and was uploaded by prime user josemas on august 6, 2012. I understand that this is low budget, virtually no budget but that doesnt excuse its complete ineptness. Rocky has of course a sidekick, a girl, and a child protege. The episodes here are transfers from the 16mm film versions of the show, with reel end markings, scratches, and a hazy picture.
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. He did it with the help of a plant that gives immunity to the moons cosmic radiation. 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. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other tv space operas of. It is dated and corny, but still of interest if you are interested in such things. With richard crane, scotty beckett, sally mansfield, robert lyden. Most kids in the 50s wanted to be one of three things. Fantasy adventure movies best space, sci fi action full length moviespart 2. See more ideas about ranger, space hero and retro futurism. Science fiction and fantasy television from the late1940s through most of the fifties tended to be awfully cheap and unambitious.
Starring richard crane come and join rocky, winky, vena, bobby, and professor newton aboard. I remember television rocky jones, space ranger episode 1. Celestial meridian fiftyeight degrees, parallel one four six degrees. 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. 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. Space rangers were earthbased space policemen who patrolled the united. Rocky jones space ranger complete series on dvd space.
Jones was a fifthgeneration african canadian and could trace his canadian roots back to the black refugees of the early 19th century. After the orbit jet sets down on the gypsy moon posita, vena finds herself held captive, but is soon rescued. 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. Rocky jones, space ranger 1954 patsy parsons in rocky jones, space. His grandfather, jeremiah jones, was a hero during the battle of vimy ridge in world war i. Travel back in time with tv science fiction heros rocky jones and his space rangers as they journey through the solar system keeping. Rocky, biff, vena, and bobby land on ankapore to refuel their vessel the silver moon. 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. A couple of missiles strike earth and rocky and the gang go to find out where they are coming from. Rocky jones, space ranger made its debut on american television in the early 1950s starring richard crane as rocky jones. Oct 07, 2015 39 videos play all rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct order. Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd. Menace from outer space dvd, 2015 for sale online ebay. Space ranger collection dvd, 2006, 5disc set at the best online prices.
Mar 4, 2015 rocky jones space ranger complete series on dvd. Rocky jones, space ranger a novelization of the 1950s television space opera. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 20 kips private war. Rocky jones space ranger manhunt in space 1956 adventure. For those with a fondness for 50s scifi movies, the shortlived tv series rocky jones, space ranger 195455 is a pleasant surprise. Rocky jones fearlessly pursues the unknown, alongside his talented crew, space rangers vena ray, winky, and 10 year old bobby. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were. 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. Rocky jones, space ranger syndicated 1954 was innovative on television in many ways. Drake could point to half a dozen devices in his office and say with complete honesty, if it.
The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. 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, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and themselves against. As i later found out the rocket was part of silvercup breads advertising tied to the rocky jones, space ranger show.
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