Friday, September 27, 2019

Rocky Jones, Space Ranger

Rocky Jones, Space Ranger was a 1950s-era television serial starring Richard Crane in the title role. 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. They're dated, as you might expect, but great fun if you can get past the oppressive sexism. "Knit me a sweater"?

Season 1, Episode 1, Beyond The Curtain Of Space Chapter 1:


Chapter 2:



Chapter 3:



The others are available in order on Youtube at this link.


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    1. They are fun. And there's not as much pure science fiction out there as you might think.

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  2. wow I do not remember this one at all-I will ask Hubs if he remembers it I was really into watching cowboys growing up haha

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  3. I am constantly amazed at your finds of some these oldies ...I wouldn't even know where to begin searching. "knit me a sweater" now a days would / could result in injury with those knitting needles.

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    1. I've been trying to find science fiction available online, and it's leading me a merry chase. Google and Wikipedia are very helpful lol Times have changed, but sometimes I think they haven't changed as much as we thought they had back in the 70s :(

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  4. I've never heard of these. I want to watch them, so I will bookmark this and return when I have a few hours each morning.

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    1. I got a kick out of it. It's fun to see some of that old flair :)

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  5. They look good, but not my cup of tea! Happy Weekend, Valerie

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    1. I watched these 3 episodes but won't watch the whole series.

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  6. I have never heard of this one. I agree with Patio Postcards that you are the queen of finding interesting things online. This looks fascinating. I always get a kick how they managed special effects back before computers generated them. Happy weekend! Hugs-Erika

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    1. They did remarkably good special effects in the old science fiction, I think. It's a different world now that there's so much of it computer generated.

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  7. I was too young for this one. Born in 51...I would have only been about three. But if I had been just a little older I would have been watching for sure. ;)

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    1. Yes, I never saw them first run or in re-runs. There's a lot of forgotten tv out there.

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    1. I liked it but not enough to watch the rest of the series.

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  9. They sound fun. When I have a minute, I shall look at those. I love black and white films even if it is science fiction.
    Have a lovely week,
    Take care,
    Lisca

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    1. These science fiction serials are an acquired taste lol

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