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.
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Episode 1 - The Cold Sun (1)
Release Date:Rocky and his crew receive word that there is a strange cold spell on Earth.
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Episode 2 - The Cold Sun (2)
Release Date:Professor Mayberry determines that a trotanic missile is needed to ignite the sun before it is too late.
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Episode 3 - The Cold Sun (3)
Release Date:Rocky starts off his mission to fire trotanic missiles into the sun.
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Episode 4 - Inferno in Space (1)
Release Date:Rocky and his crew discover all wood and paper products on their ship has disintegrated.
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Episode 5 - Inferno in Space (2)
Release Date:Professor Mayberry has a plan to avert the threat of the moon Cryko.
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Episode 6 - Inferno in Space (3)
Release Date:Rocky's foes visit Julieandra on the planet Herculon.
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Episode 7 - Vena and the Darnama
Release Date:Rocky and the crew travel to a distant world named Mandora
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Episode 8 - Out of this World (1)
Release Date:Nizam, the sinister ruler of Regalio, plans to use his planets magnetic force to destroy Earth.
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Episode 9 - Out of this World (2)
Release Date:Rocky and Professor Mayberry are intercepted by a Regalian flying saucer when they follow Clark's instructions.
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Episode 10 - Out of this World (3)
Release Date:Rocky and Professor Mayberry reveal their true purpose to Julieandra.
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Episode 11 - The Trial of Rocky Jones (1)
Release Date: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.
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Episode 12 - The Trial of Rocky Jones (2)
Release Date: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.
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Episode 13 - The Trial of Rocky Jones (3)
Release Date: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.