Series synopsis
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons is a British action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Associated Television on September 29, 1967. It ended on May 14, 1968. It was created by Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson. It stars Francis Matthews, Ed Bishop, Donald Gray and Cy Grant.
Captain Scarlet heads up an international intelligence agency as they battle against the Mysterons, an alien species from Mars that vows vengeance after a misunderstanding with humans.
Premise
Captain Scarlet heads up an international intelligence agency as they battle against the Mysterons, an alien species from Mars that vows vengeance after a misunderstanding with humans.
Premise: Captain Scarlet is indestructible. You are not - remember this.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Francis Matthews as Captain Scarlet (voice)
- Ed Bishop as Narrator / Captain Blue (voice)
- Donald Gray as The Mysterons / Colonel White / Captain Black (voice)
- Cy Grant as Lieutenant Green (voice)
Guest cast
- Janna Hill as Symphony Angel (voice)
- Paul Maxwell as World President (voice)
- Elizabeth Morgan as Destiny Angel (voice)
- Charles Tingwell as Base Controller (voice)
- Jeremy Wilkin as Captain Ochre (voice)
- Martin King as 2nd Policeman (voice)
- Sylvia Anderson as Melody Angel (voice)
- Neil McCallum as 4th Policeman (voice)
- Gary Files as Captain Magenta (voice)
- David Healy as Frazer (voice)
- Shane Rimmer as Pilot (voice)
- Lian-Shin Yang as Harmony Angel (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | January 1, 2001 | January 1, 2001 |
| Season 1 | 32 | September 29, 1967 | May 14, 1968 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Making of Captain Scarlet | January 1, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Mysterons A manned expedition led by Captain Black of Spectrum lands on Mars; investigating the planet surface in an exploration vehicle, the crew discover a futuristic alien city. |
September 29, 1967 |
| 2 |
Winged Assassin The Mysterons threaten the life of the Director General of the United Asian Republic and Spectrum swings into action to protect him as he prepares to board his private plane at London Airport. |
October 6, 1967 |
| 3 |
Big Ben Strikes Again The Mysterons threaten to destroy London and a truck carrying an atomic device goes missing in the city. The only clue to its whereabouts is the truck driver, found unconscious in the street |
October 13, 1967 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Associated Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 29, 1967 |
| Last aired | May 14, 1968 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 10:30:00 |