Series synopsis
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger is an American action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Syndication on February 23, 1954. It ended on November 16, 1954. It was created by Roland D. Reed. It stars Richard Crane, Sally Mansfield, Scotty Beckett and Robert Lyden.
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. 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. The film format also allowed more elaborate special effects and sets, exterior scenes, and much better continuity.
Premise
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. 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. The film format also allowed more elaborate special effects and sets, exterior scenes, and much better continuity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Crane
- Sally Mansfield
- Scotty Beckett
- Robert Lyden
- Maurice Cass
- Charles Meredith
- Patsy Parsons
- William Hudson
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | February 23, 1954 | November 16, 1954 |
| Season 2 | 13 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beyond the Curtain of Space (1) In this initial episode Rocky meets Vena for the first time and his spaceship is nearly destroyed on its journey to Ophiuchus. |
February 23, 1954 |
| 2 |
Beyond the Curtain of Space (2) Rocky rescues Professor Newton and Bobby, but learns that there's a spy planted in Earth's Office of Space Affairs. |
March 2, 1954 |
| 3 |
Beyond the Curtain of Space (3) The plot to blow up headquarters is stopped when Griff is revealed to be a spy. |
March 9, 1954 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cold Sun (1) Rocky and his crew receive word that there is a strange cold spell on Earth. |
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| 2 |
The Cold Sun (2) Professor Mayberry determines that a trotanic missile is needed to ignite the sun before it is too late. |
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| 3 |
The Cold Sun (3) Rocky starts off his mission to fire trotanic missiles into the sun. |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 23, 1954 |
| Last aired | November 16, 1954 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |