Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other tv space operas of. Rent the rocky jones space ranger collection 1954 on dvd. 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. The characters are all cliches, though a few of the performances are pretty. It may not be well known today, but rocky jones, space ranger was influential.
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. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were. Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd 720p. Vena, rocky jones beautiful assistant, is captured by space pirates. 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 jones, space ranger collection beyond the moon crash. The cast includes richard crane as rocky jones with sally mansfield and roberty lydon.
Rocky jones complete 39 episode dvd series space ranger for. Contains at least one episode that isnt offered by alpha on their dvds. As its braking ellipse brought it into the earths atmosphere over the pacific, the ground crew at tsiolkovsky spaceport sprang into action. 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. There were 39 episodes, some of which contained complete stories while others were written so as to tell a story over the course of 3 consecutive episodes. Rocky jones, space ranger is an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from february to november 1954. 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. Science fiction theatre thrillerboris karloffs chan movie set richard diamond rocky jones, space ranger adventures in paradise tales of tomorrow lights out men into space way out whirlybirds sea hunt mike hammer man called x the third man journey to the unknown topper space patrol budget sets captain. Most kids in the 50s wanted to be one of three things.
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. Rocky jones, space ranger was a shortlived television series created by roland d. Rocky jones, space ranger follows the adventures of the crew of the orbit jet xv2 as they bring law and justice to outer space. Rocky jones, space ranger was shot on film, and the other big surprise. 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 story. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e01 beyond the curtain. Rocky jones space ranger manhunt in space 1956 adventure. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity.
Menace from outer space 1953 starring richard crane on dvd and bluray. Although they might destroy a rocketship full of unseen bad guys, their space. Feb 23, 2015 rocky jones space ranger escape into space. As a child of the 60s i grew up a big star trek fan. I remember television rocky jones, space ranger episode 1. Rocky jones, space ranger is an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from. When tuck harmon sends out a mayday call after his ship is struck by meteors, it is rocky to the rescue. Rocky jones, space ranger was a 1950sera television serial starring richard crane in the title role. Following some recasting, the series proper went into production in 1953 and began airing for the first time on television in 1954.
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Jun 25, 2014 officially, rocky jones patrol ship was known as the xv2. Richard crane starred as space ranger rocky jones in this early 1950s scifi tv series. The space rangers and the aliens must join forces to battle griff and his army in a desperate attempt to restore peace to the distant planet. Creature from the black lagoon 1954 with julie adams, richard denning, richard carlson movie. 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. Not really committed enough to be a trekkie or trekker, i never remember which is politically correct i still managed to become a big fan of all science fiction based television shows. Jones, along with sidekicks bobby, winky, vena, and scientific genius professor newton had the duty of patrolling the solar system skyways during the 21st century. Space ranger vena ray convinces commissioner drake that the professor isnt a traitor and is being held there against his will. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series rocky jones, space ranger. Rocky jones, space ranger tv series 19541954 the movie. The film format also allowed more elaborate special effects and sets, exterior scenes, and much bette. Rocky jones space ranger beyond the moon 1954 adventure.
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Rocky jones fearlessly pursues the unknown alongside his talented crew. Rocky jones, space ranger was shot on film, and the other big surprise is the vast number of special effects shots in each show, which are both greater in number and more complex than what was typically seen in lowbudget science fiction movies from the same period. The episodes here are transfers from the 16mm film versions of the show, with reel end markings, scratches, and a hazy picture. 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. Menace from outer space 1954 rocky jones, space ranger part 22. 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. With the aid of merlin, santa claus must defeat the evil machinations of the devil pitch to ruin xmas.
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