Rocky Jones, Space Ranger (1954)
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.
Seasons & Episode
Rocky and his crew receive word that there is a strange cold spell on Earth.
Professor Mayberry determines that a trotanic missile is needed to ignite the sun before it is too late.
Rocky starts off his mission to fire trotanic missiles into the sun.
Rocky and his crew discover all wood and paper products on their ship has disintegrated.
Professor Mayberry has a plan to avert the threat of the moon Cryko.
Rocky's foes visit Julieandra on the planet Herculon.
Rocky and the crew travel to a distant world named Mandora
Nizam, the sinister ruler of Regalio, plans to use his planets magnetic force to destroy Earth.
Rocky and Professor Mayberry are intercepted by a Regalian flying saucer when they follow Clark's instructions.
Rocky and Professor Mayberry reveal their true purpose to Julieandra.
Rocky, Vena, Bobby and Biff land their rocket The Silver Moon for refueling on Ankapore, a planet that is a haven for criminals, since it refuses to sign extradition treaties with the United Planets. Griff, Rudy DeMarco and Dr. Reno see a chance to settle old scores against Rocky and contrive a fight. Rocky is accused of assault, attempted murder, and finally piracy when Griff's space ship the YC-47 disappears.
Biffen Cardoza defends Rocky at his trial, and in a series of flashbacks we watch Rocky battle Griff, Brinkman, Dr. Vanko, Cleolantha and Dr. Reno. Meanwhile, the YC-47, under the command of Zandorf enters the United Worlds Space Station O-W-9, where Clark discovers Pinto Vortando is being held a hostage.
Pinto Vortando and Clark are called as witness in the Trial of Rocky Jones, and just as LaVolga is about to pass judgment on Rocky an Earthquake hits the underground city, endangering many lives.
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