Hal conklin in captain video and his video rangers 1949 captain video and his video rangers al. Join us as we look back at the timeless tunes recognized in this category, the results of. They head for the island of pulinan, where they believe the real murdererthe captain s former partneris hiding so the captain can clear his name. Captain midnight later rebranded on television as jet jackson, flying commando is a u. Captain video and his video rangers is an american science fiction television series that aired on the dumont television network and was the first series of its genre on american television. I only knew of captain video from a particularly funny episode of the honeymooners television series. Anyone who likes the 1950 s comedies will find these dvd s a real treat. The box is near mint and still has the retail top display attached. Captain video and his video rangers tv series 19491955 imdb. Richard coogan, the original captain video, has died, three weeks shy of what would have been his 100th birthday. Oct 11, 2015 captain video and his video rangers was a show that started airing in 1949, and came about more or less by accident. Nostalgia central is an enormous scrapbook providing a trip from the rockin 50s via the swinging 60s, the mirrorballed 70s and dayglo 80s to the grungefilled.
Captain video and his video rangers tv series 19491955. Captain americas chris evans is a father pushed to the limit in trailer for dramatic apple plus series check out the first trailer for apple tv plus next big tv show, defending jacob. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Plus, this commercial also features excellent set design, but then, dumont is quite well known for their interesting set design. Rare 1949 episode of the tv series captain video and his video rangers. Tv company dumont television networks had acquired the showing rights to a number of old western films and serials and had intended to show the highlights of these in a 30 minute childrens segment. Science fiction tv 19501959 magic dragon multimedia.
When the series left the air in 1955, al hodge continued to work as a voiceover performer for. Captain video posts sugar crisps commercial dumont tv 1950. Captain video 1950s scifi tv show episode 5 youtube. Guardian of the safety of the world, private citizenscientist captain video, assisted by his teenage helper the ranger and an army of video rangers, preserves the peace in the faroff future, fighting the evil dr. The box and cardboard inserts have some wear and creases. The classic series starring the ohsostoic jack webb he may have been televisions first vulcan, predating leonard nimoys spock by more than. While it isnt used, captain video s laboratory includes an oscilloscope. Master of the stratosphere is a 15chapter serial released by columbia pictures in 1951.
As americans grappled with the real problems of the atomic age in the 1950s, the science fiction television series provided escapist fare. Richard coogan, star of captain video and his video. At first essentially fantasy and adventure, the shows reflected the progress of the decade, using in the late 1950s extrapolations from the theories and findings of true science. The tinted sequences, while unusual for the 1950 s and the only example ive heard about in sound serials, were fairly common during the silent era, though not by cinecolor. All of these were compilation episodes, with older disney cartoons combined with new animation. The series ended its network run in 1955, went local in new york city in 1956, and finally dissolved in 1957.
The shows theme song was richard wagners overture to the flying dutchman. The success of captain video saw the creation of similar series tom corbett, space cadet various networks,, 19501955 and space patrol abc, 19501955. There were often plot similarities between the three series, to the point where space patrol was sometimes seen as captain video west video and tom corbett. List of animated television series of the 1940s and 1950s. It was directed by spencer gordon bennet and wallace a. Pauli of the astroidal society and a bunch of other baddies nargola, mook, kul, clysmok. Feb 10, 2011 and just like that you are one of the members of the 22nd century crime fighting force on the children s science fiction series captain video and his video rangers 194757.
Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the. Mcus captain america comes to life in marvel artists. Love the audio effect of someone far away yelling into the mike. This series aired on the dumont television network from 1949 to 1955 and was the. Why audiences failed to grasp at the adventure to be had in this series we fail to fathom. Moose and bunny rabbit in the captains treasure house. The story of captain video and his video rangers covers a lot of ground as an early phenomenon of televisions golden age, it showed how ingenuity could overcome low budgets. He starred on the first two seasons of captain video and his video rangers, the popular lowbudget space opera that premiered in 1949 on the dumont network.
Led by captain video richard cooganal hodges, the video rangers patrolled the solar system in the rocketship galaxy. According to, over 1,000 episodes of captain video and its various spinoffs were filmed but just 24 are known to exist this was a production of the dumont tv network, which went out of business in the mid1950s. Captain americas chris evans is a father pushed to the. It soon developed a sizable adult audience, and by 1954 the program consistently ranked in the top 10 shows broadcast on a saturday. The mcus captain america comes to life in marvel artists drawing video. Captain video and his video rangers 1 9 4 9 1 9 5 5 usa fighting for law and order, captain video operated from a private mountain hideaway, sometime in the 21st or 22nd century with secret agents at all points of the globe. This episode was written by mc brock and stars richard coogan. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s.
First heard as a popular radio serial in the 1940s, captain midnight made its television debut in 1954 with richard webb starring as the crimefighting pilot who flew exciting missions for his secret squadron. Jul 20, 2014 we never wondered that, but just in case you did, here is a list of some forgotten television series of the era. Captain video and his video rangers is an american science fiction television series, which was aired on the dumont television network, and was the first series of its kind on american television the series aired between june 27, 1949 and april 1, 1955, originally monday through saturday at 7 p. Its also a sad story in that an actor, al hodge, rose to great heights on the shows success. Captain video and his video rangers nostalgia central. Captain video and his video rangers was a show that started airing in 1949, and came about more or less by accident. In it, ed norton, ralph kramdens neighbor appears as a video ranger and seems to be a big fan. The worst tv program that ever came out of the 1950s, is better than most. Shari lewis, freddie the fireman, milt moss, captain videonew.
During the early 1950s, hodge testified at a senate hearing on television violence. Richard coogan, star of captain video and his video rangers. This page will include as they become available photos of firefighters whose highest rank was captain. Captain video and his video rangers is an american science fiction television series, which was aired on the dumont television network, and was the first series of its kind on american television. With don hastings, al hodge, hal conklin, ben lackland. For years ive been trying to remember the names of all the different tv shows i used to watch back in the 1950s. Walt disney anthology tv series various titles us 1954 present mostly an anthology tv series, originally hosted by walt disney, with some episodes dedicated to animation. Originally planned as a spinoff from the captain video series on the dumont network. Captain kangaroo was the longest running network childrens show of all time from 1955 until 1984, the good captain could be seen mornings on cbs. Guardian of the safety of the world, private citizenscientist captain video, assisted by his teenage. The 1950s were the heyday of childrens space adventure television series in the united states, including captain video and his video rangers 194955. The captains are listed by appointment to department date. Shari lewis, freddie the fireman, milt moss, captain. An attempt to cash in on the success of captain video, this juvenile television series was transmitted live.
Coogan was appearing on broadway in the mae west vehicle diamond lil in 1949 when he was hired by the fledgling dumont network to play its flagship hero, a heroic space adventurer with a 15yearold kid sidekick, the ranger, played by don hastings. And just like that you are one of the members of the 22nd century crime fighting force on the childrens science fiction series captain video and his video. I just love the iconic 1950s tv flavor of this tv golden era series. It was broadcast on the dumont television network and aired between june 27, 1949 and april 1, 1955. Captain video posts sugar crisps commercial dumont tv. John hamilton, tvs perry white in superman, has a small part in the first and final. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of captain video and his video rangers with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The jersey trooper went to its archives and checked with retired captain jack liddy and captain liddy says the mystery trooper is retired lieutenant frank hoppel. Firefighters who became chief officers are here if a photo in a captains uniform is not available, a photo in a firemans uniform will be shown. In shanghai, captain video is on the trail of warlord soo ching sing, who has been seen wearing one of captain videos special rings.
Captain video and his video rangers cast and characters. The characters popularity throughout the 1940s and into the mid1950s extended to serial films 1942, a television show 19541956, a syndicated newspaper strip 1942late 1940s, and a comic book title. From actors studio 19481950 to zorro 19571959 if the 1940s were the infancy of television then the 1950s were the preteen years. Marvel entertainment has released a brandnew video, teaching fans how to draw the marvel cinematic universes version of captain america. Captain video and his video rangers dvd, 2008 for sale. The series aired between june 27, 1949 and april 1, 1955, originally monday through saturday at 7 p.
Captain video and his video rangers tv series 19491955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Captain video and his video rangers the first science fiction television series. This series aired on the dumont television network from 1949 to 1955 and was the first scifi series on american television. From actor s studio 1948 1950 to zorro 19571959 if the 1940s were the infancy of television then the 1950s were the preteen years. Captain video and his video rangers, which aired on the dumont television network from 194955, was set in the distant future and revolved around a band of. Captain midnight jet jackson, flying commando nostalgia. The serial is unique for several reasons in particular, it is the only film serial ever based on a.
Captain midnight is perhaps one of the best remembered us childrens actionadventure television shows from the 1950s. Captain video and his video rangers dvdr 1949 television. Anyone who likes the 1950s comedies will find these dvds a real treat. Captain video and his video rangers is an american science fiction television series that. The tinted sequences, while unusual for the 1950s and the only example ive heard about in sound serials, were fairly common during. In shanghai, captain video is on the trail of warlord soo ching sing, who has been seen wearing one.
This article marks part 5 of the gold derby series analyzing 84 years of best original song at the oscars. Due to budget limitations, although most of the action. While it isnt used, captain videos laboratory includes an oscilloscope. The episodes and the story lines have all been idolized in the classic tv series the honeymoonersart carney playing ed norton, becomes one of captain videos rangers in his mailaway tv premium space helmet and watching captain video on his friend ralphs new tv. Nov 28, 2019 another classic 1950s commercial for posts sugar crisps, this one is direct from the dumont television network yes wow, dumont could even make me buy that silly cereal. I just love the iconic 1950 s tv flavor of this tv golden era series. He explained to those present that captain video and his video rangers was not overly violent, and that weapons used on the series caused only temporary paralysis rather than death. The episodes and the story lines have all been idolized in the classic tv series the honeymoonersart carney playing ed norton, becomes one of captain video s rangers in his mailaway tv premium space helmet and watching captain video on his friend ralph s new tv set.
Captain video and his video rangers is an american science fiction television series that aired on the dumont television network and was the first series of its genre on american television the series aired between june 27, 1949, and april 1, 1955, originally on monday through saturday at 7 p. In it, ed norton, ralph kramden s neighbor appears as a video ranger and seems to be a big fan of the show. Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the hero whenever he said the magic word shazam. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Captain video and his video rangers episode from circa 1950. There were often plot similarities between the three series, to the point where space patrol was sometimes seen as captain video west video and tom corbett originated from new york, space aired. The plastic window is intact with a minor hole in it from the tail fin of a ship. Civil war and black panther and working back from his scenes, and from atandwa kanis age at the time of filming black panther and working back from his scenes reasoned against sterling k.
Space patrol is a 1950 1955 science fiction adventure series set in the 30th century that was originally aimed at juvenile audiences via television, radio, and comic books. Meanwhile, the interior of captain videos spaceship was made entirely of cardboard. We had a mystery trooper in the below photograph as his name was unknown. The show premiered on the dumont network in june 1949 with richard coogan as the super cop, a role taken over in 1951 by al hodge. Lovely ella raines, the former universal star, was the lucky gal to star in the first series about a woman in white. There are others in the series including westerns, detective shows, and a general sampling of all 3 categories. Green jeans, joining cosmo allegrettis handpuppets mr. Shelved when dumont went under in 1955, then resurrected as a. Richard webb, later tvs captain midnight, delivers a stiff performance and a lot of punches. Over episodes were aired, of which about 24 survive. If you want to see a 40s50s tv series that is creative and full of. Captain video and his video rangers, which aired on the dumont television network from 194955, was set in the distant future and revolved around a band of heroes fighting for truth and justice. He starred on the first two seasons of captain video and his video rangers, the popular lowbudget space opera that premiered in 1949 on.
Another classic 1950s commercial for posts sugar crisps, this one is direct from the dumont television network yes wow, dumont could even make me buy that silly cereal. American science fiction television series of the 1950s. Space patrol is a 19501955 science fiction adventure series set in the 30th century that was originally aimed at juvenile audiences via television, radio, and comic books. There s no particular order to this list, it s just a mulligan stew of shows some good, some bad that aired between television s infant days and the invasion of the beatles in 65.
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