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The
Adventures of Superman
Name one TV show from the 1950s that is genuinely funny and thrilling
- and that can be enjoyed in modern times. Only one series comes to mind
- The Adventures of Superman.
Every bit as classic as Lucy or The Honeymooners with
a stellar cast and fun storylines, The Adventures of Superman
stands alone as a classic TV icon.
The color
and clarity on these DVDs is nothing short of amazing. If you haven't
seen this program on DVD like this, it's like watching it for the first
time. Sterling!
This collection
represents the last two seasons (26 episodes) of the series; the emphasis
was on humor and the whole thing works very well - for kids and for the
kid in you. As an extra there's a tribute to Jack Larson with Larson and
Noel Neill and noted Superman historians interviewed.The colorful fold-out
packaging is first rate. A terrific bargain, this one makes a
great gift, no question.
Superman
- The 1948 & 1950 Theatrical Serials Collection
Fans of the Adventures of Superman TV program will want to add
this collection to the set - these serials shared a lot of the same production
personel and features Noel Neill playing Lois Lane. (Horror movie heavyweight
Lyle Talbot appears as Luthor and Jimmy Olsen is played by Tommy Bond
who played "Butch" in the Our Gang comedies.)
These
two 15 chapter thrillers were produced at the tale end of the movie serial
era - the production values are better than some of the earlier but more
popular serials. Keep in mind that the Superman character was a mere 10
years old at this point, this was the first live-action Superman the public
had seen.
I'd
wanted to see these for a long time - while the storylines aren't as crisp
as the TV series that followed (shooting for The Adventures of Superman
began days after Atom Man vs. Superman wrapped) this DVD collection
is a fascinating look at a gone-by era.
As
an extra you get a mini-documentary "Saturdays with Superman"
- a look back at the making of these movies. It's
a slick colorful package and a major bargain at $19 (that's less than
half suggested retail price!) if you order online now.
Get
this one for the Superman fan - or for grandpa for Christmas!
The
Adventures of Superman, The Complete Second Season
DC's
legendary comic book characters have been around since the late-1930s
and have proved popular on television for more than fifty years now -
starting with The Adventures of Superman in 1953 and continuing
to this day with Smallville on the WB network.
The Adventures
of Superman; The Complete Second Season is a delight to behold.
If you haven't
watched these episodes in their fully restored black-and-white glory then
you won't believe your eyes (and you haven't seen the restored versions
unless you bought the Columbia House releases - and then you would have
paid $25 for four episodes).
The
first season of The Adventures of Superman was a pristine example
of one of the few truly film noir television shows shot during what is
considered the genre's classic period. For the second batch (26 episodes),
the series took a more lighthearted approach while retaining just enough
dark undertones and eerie music cues to make it fascinating.
The Adventures
of Superman, The Complete Second Season has charm to spare
with timeless performances from an outstanding cast; besides the beloved
regular cast (Noel Neill took the role of Lois Lane in season two), the
best B-movie actors Hollywood had to offer were employed as the mad scientists,
mob bosses, gun molls and everyday thugs Superman ran up against. It's
a testament to the quality of these programs that it remains one of the
only TV dramas of the 1950s that can be fully enjoyed today. Sure, the
special effects are crude and the plots transparent but the production
harkens back to a much simpler time; for instance, the scenes of Los Angeles
in the early-fifties that fill in for Metropolis are priceless.
Thanks to
reruns on local stations for three decades and a run on TV Land
in the eighties and nineties, four generations of kids have grown up watching
The Adventures of Superman; it defines American television at
its best in the same way I love Lucy or Gunsmoke do.
Classic episodes
in this second season collection include Panic in the Sky (Jerry
Seinfeld's favorite episode), The Defeat of Superman (introducing
Kryptonite), The Machine That Could Plot Crimes (Mr. Kelso),
and so many more memorable scenarios.
The Adventures
of Superman, The Complete Second Season comes with sumptuous extras
- you get two episodes with commentary by Noel Neill and Jack Larson (Jimmy
Olsen), there's also a filmed tribute to Noel Neill and a promotional
short shown in schools during the fifties, Stamp Day for Superman.
This DVD
set comes wrapped in a colorful, foldout package; loads of fun for the
entire family whether you have young kids or not.
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The
Adventures of Superman on DVD
Tagline: It's a bird! It's a plane!
It's Superman!
Plot Outline: The Man of Steel fights
crime with help from his friends at the Daily Planet.
Plot Synopsis: "Faster than
a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall
buildings at a single bound!" Mild-mannered reporter for the
Daily Planet is really the greatest superhero of them all who "fights
a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way!"
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN SEASON ONE:
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! The legendary Man of Steel,
last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton lives on earth, assuming
the secret identity of Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the
Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond
those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman.
This is the first Superman TV series! Originally aired in the 1950's,
it featured George Reeves as Superman and enjoyed tremendous success
during its broadcast. The TV series premise was established a year
before its broadcast via the theatrical release of "Superman
and The Mole Men" in 1951.
Episodes:
DVD 1
1. Superman on Earth
2. The Haunted Lighthouse
3. The Case of the Talkative Dummy
4. The Mystery of the Broken Statues
5. The Monkey Mystery
6. A Night of Terror
DVD 2
7. The Birthday Letter
8. The Mind Machine
9. Rescue
10. The Secret of Superman
11. No Holds Barred
12. The Deserted Village
DVD 3
13. The Stolen Costume
14. Treasure of the Incas
15. Double Trouble
16. Mystery in Wax
17. The Runaway Robot
18. Drums of Death
DVD 4
19. The Evil Three
20. Riddle of the Chinese Jade
21. The Human Bomb
22. Czar of the Underworld
23. The Ghost Wolf
24. Crime Wave
DVD 5
25. Unknown People part 1
26. Unknown People part 2
Number of discs: 5
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: October 18, 2005
Run Time: 662 minutes
Plot Keywords: Super Power | Character Name In Title
| Clark Kent | DC Comics | Based On Comic | Superhero | Superman |
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