Rocky is off again, this time to investigate a vague need aid message from a space station. Rocky jones, space ranger volume 1 dvd 2010 television. The rocky jones space ranger series may have been the last of 1950s space opera scifi shows, but it definitely was the best. Rocky jones complete 39 episode dvd series space ranger. Oct 07, 2015 rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e01 beyond the curtain of space chap 1. Rent the rocky jones space ranger collection 1954 starring richard crane and scotty beckett on dvd and bluray.
Of the many space adventure 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. The rocky jones, space ranger an american science fiction television serial originally broadcast in syndication from february to november 1954. Such is 1954s manhunt in space, which began life as rocky jones, space ranger. Rocky jones, space ranger syndicated 1954 was innovative on television in many ways.
Rocky jones space ranger rocky jones, space ranger made its debut on american television in the early 1950s starring richard crane as rocky jones. Richard crane, scotty beckett, sally mansfield director. In 1952, he signed a sevenyear contract that specified he was to make annual tours of the united states, appearing as jones in presentations to school groups. 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 adventures in outer space columbia usa. Aliens kidnap two children and take them to another planet for the purpose of getting knowledge from their brains, but. 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 spacebound evil doers. It was released only on 16mm for home movie rental and television syndication. Rocky jones, space ranger adventures in outer space. A couple of missiles strike earth and rocky and the gang go to find out where they are coming from. Jackets militaristic design was a huge influence on uniforms from later scifi series like star trek and lost in space. Half hour episodes were usually grouped into stories that consisted of three chapters that were broadcast on successive weeks. Some of the films were repackaged episodes of old tv series, edited into one movie. Agar went to the forbidden moon and is the only one to ever survive.
Proudly, we are noted for the quality of our restoration work. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e03 beyond the curtain of space chap 3 duration. Rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct order. Not a feature film, but several episodes of the tv series rocky jones, space ranger 1954 edited together and released as a feature. Contains at least one episode that isnt offered by alpha on their dvds. 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. Introduction of pinto vortando, who will return in two additional episodes. This is a list of the episodes of rocky jones, space ranger in broadcast order.
A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series rocky jones, space ranger. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e01 beyond the curtain of. 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 follows the adventures of the crew of the orbit jet xv2 as they bring law and justice to outer space. Moviechat forums rocky jones, space ranger discussion that car.
Rocky jones, space ranger richard crane english hd. Thirtynine 30minute episodes were filmed and shown over the period starting in february, 1954 into january, 1955, depending on the local market schedule. May 25, 2017 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. 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. No one wanted the movies, really, so they could be had for cheap. It is discovered that radiation poisoning is to blame and the source is agar of the planet medina. Rocky jones space ranger 1954 richard crane stars as legendary space captain rocky jones, space ranger in the syndicated 1954 television series. Was an excellent buy for a rocky jones space ranger collection that is becoming increasingly difficult to find at a reasonable price. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones richard crane, vena ray sally mansfield, winky scotty.
A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group of friends. Secretary drake has ranger marshall contact rocky jones, winky, and vena, who decide to head to their most important space station to investigate. Hakes rocky jones, space ranger screenworn uniform tunic. Rocky jones, space ranger collection beyond the moon crash of the moon the gypsy moon manhunt in space menace from outer space silver needle in the sky 6dvd. Feb 23, 2015 rocky jones space ranger escape into space. Reedited into feature length tv film beyond the moon. Rocky jones, space ranger shipwrecked on planet x a. Rocky jones, space ranger manhunt in space plus two. 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. 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. 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 tv series 19541954 the movie. Beyond the curtain of space, bobbys comet, escape into space, rocky s odyssey, pirates of prah, the forbidden moon, silver needle in the sky, kips private war, crash of moons, blastoff, the cold sun, inferno in.
Rent the rocky jones space ranger collection 1954 on dvd. In a few episodes you see the characters cruising around in what looks like a 54 kaiser darrin roadster, yet the front. They are ending a mission and talking about their plans for their time off. This film is now in the public domain in the united states. As rocky jones gets introduced to his new team member, vena, his spaceship, the orbit jet xv2. 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. Rocky jones, space ranger collection available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. 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. 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 realfilm photography and a wealth of persuasive special effects.
Rocky jones, space ranger collection beyond the moon. Rocky jones, space ranger tv series 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Following some recasting, the series proper went into production in 1953 and began airing for the first time on television in 1954. 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 beyond the moon plus two. 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 space bound evil doers.
Aboard are rocky jones, vena, professor mayberry, bobby, and some other unnamed, rather bored looking space ranger as copilot. Rocky, a plucky flying squirrel and bullwinkle, a bumbling but lovable moose, have a series of ongoing adventures. Secretary drake bans all space flights to and from rv5 in case the whole thing is a trap. 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, and 10 yearold bobby robert lyden defend the earth and themselves against spacebound evil doers. 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.
Space ranger rocky jones comes to the rescue of professor newton and bobby and discovers the fact that somehow, the office of space affairs on earth has been infiltrated by a spy. Hollingsworth morse youve heard of the lone ranger, now meet the space. He is backed up by resident braniac professor newton, and humble. Sit back, relax, and prepare to be dazzled by 1950sera television science fiction at its best. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e08 rockys odyssey chap 1 duration. Along with the series tales of interplanetary heroism, rocky jones presented his young fans with a consistently hopeful message about the world in which they were growing up, and the valueat home and abroadof harmony, stability, and the postwar moral order. Crane may be best remembered for his portrayal of the title role in the tv science fiction series rocky jones, space ranger. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. As a child of the 60s i grew up a big star trek fan. The show was based on the exploits of cleancut, squarejawed rocky jones, the best known of the space rangers. Rocky jones, space ranger collection 25493544091 dvd. Youve heard of the lone ranger, now meet the 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 space bound evil doers. A twopart episode of the scifi tv series rocky jones, space ranger. Rocky jones, space ranger was a shortlived television series created by roland d. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e37 the trial of rocky. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray. Most kids in the 50s wanted to be one of three things. Rocky jones, space ranger was among the most beloved of these cold war defenders. 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. All those scifi shows had short comings of limited budgets, frantic production schedules, and convenient creative license in place of hard science.
Rocky jones, space ranger 1954 full episodes, correct. Rocky jones space ranger escape into space video dailymotion. Most stories were told in 3 parts, which have been put together into minifeatures running about 75 minutes eac. Follow the adventures of rocky jones and crew as they cruise the galaxy in their orbit jet xv2 and defend earth against space. This was never released as a feature film but, instead, is comprised of 3 episodes from the tv series, rocky jones, space ranger 1954 which were edited together and released on video as a featurelength story. Richard crane, scotty beckett, sally mansfield, robert lyden, maurice cass, leonard. Such is the case with this movie, culled from the rocky jones, space ranger television show, the first science fiction television show to be put on film. 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. He did it with the help of a plant that gives immunity to the moons cosmic radiation. Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones richard crane, vena ray sally mansfield, and 10 yearold.
Cruising the galaxy in his space ship the orbit jet space ranger, rocky jones, vena ray, and 10 yearold bobby defend the earth and. Be sure to watch as pintos scar changes position in. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Rocky jones, space ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. Rocky jones, space ranger tv series 1954 full cast. On the planet ophesus, rocky is involved in contentious negotiations with cleolanta.
Rocky jones fearlessly pursues the unknown, alongside his talented crew, space rangers vena ray, winky, and 10 year old bobby. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e03 beyond the curtain of. Rocky jones, space rangers 1954 s01e03 beyond the curtain. A 1954 science fiction tv series, following the adventures of the titular hero and his group. 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. With richard crane, sally mansfield, scotty beckett, robert lyden. As i later found out the rocket was part of silvercup breads advertising tied to the rocky jones, space ranger show. While the show is relatively crude by even the standards of the next decade, the special effects were quite good for 19541955.
Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Rocky jones lasted all of two seasons as a syndicated tv series in the early days of television. These were earthbased space policemen who patrolled the united worlds of the solar system in the nottoodistant future. A description of tropes appearing in rocky jones, space ranger. 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. It may not be well known today, but rocky jones, space ranger was influential. Kips private war rocky jones wiki fandom powered by wikia. Rocky jones and space pirates was a record based on a highly successful science fiction tv show in the 50s. Apr 01, 2016 sit back, relax, and prepare to be dazzled by 1950sera television science fiction at its best.
The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. Dec 10, 2005 earlier this week we posted about the public domain torrent site. Taking place in the nottoodistant future, this interplanetary adventure series follows the exploits of the space rangers as they patrol the solar system. Richard crane, sally mansfield, scotty beckett, robert lyden, charles meredith, maurice cass, patsy. On september 10, 2003 we completed a transaction to secure the silvercup rocket. 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. Beyond the moon 1954 rocky jones, space ranger youtube. Watch rocky jones, space ranger season 1, episode 1 beyond the curtain of space chapter one.