Space Patrol

Space Patrol (1950-1955)

EndedScripted showAdventure, Science-Fiction

Space Patrol is a science fiction adventure series that was originally aimed at juvenile audiences of the early 1950s via television, radio, and comic books. However, it soon developed a sizable adult audience such that by 1954, the program consistently ranked in the top 10 shows broadcast on a Saturday. The Space Patrol television show began broadcasting March 9, 1950, starting as a daily 15-minute show on a local Los Angeles station. However, on December 30, 1950, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) added the show as a new half-hour program to its Saturday schedule. It became an overnight sensation such that the new weekly show broadcast and the 15-minute shows continued daily on a local basis, and was seen via kinescope in other cities. A 1953 30-minute episode was the subject of the first U.S. experimental 3D television broadcast on April 29 in Los Angeles on ABC affiliate KECA-TV.

The series also made history by being the first regular live West Coast morning network program beamed to the East Coast. In modern times, there is a tendency to take national broadcast events for granted, but at the time, it took an intricate network of cable and relay stations to accomplish this enormous task. The ABC television Space Patrol broadcasts became one of the nation's first mass media phenomena, such that it was quickly moved to an ABC radio series of the same name. The radio program was popular and ran from September 18, 1950 until March 19, 1955 producing approximately 129 thirty-minute episodes. The televised Space Patrol aired continuously until July 2, 1954; after a short break, it reappeared on September 4, 1954, before finally disappearing from the air on February 26, 1955. 210 half-hour shows and close to 900 15-minute shows were made over Space Patrol's 5-year run. In addition, around 129 thirty-minute radio shows were produced.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 18:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E09The Atomic VaultFeb. 26, 1955
S05E08Marooned on Procyon IVFeb. 19, 1955
S05E07The Wild Men of ProcyonFeb. 12, 1955
S05E06The Android InvasionFeb. 5, 1955
S05E05Double TroubleJan. 29, 1955
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Space Patrol' premiere?

'Space Patrol' premiered on September 15, 1950.

Who played the character of Major Robertson in 'Space Patrol'?

Ed Kemmer played the character of Major Robertson in 'Space Patrol'.

What was the name of the spaceship used by the characters in 'Space Patrol'?

The spaceship used by the characters in 'Space Patrol' was called the Terra V.

What was the main objective of the Space Patrol in the TV show?

The main objective of the Space Patrol in the TV show was to keep peace in the United Planets.

How many seasons of 'Space Patrol' were made?

'Space Patrol' ran for two seasons.

Who was the creator of the TV show 'Space Patrol'?

'Space Patrol' was created by Roberta Leigh.

What was the name of the villain in 'Space Patrol'?

The main villain in 'Space Patrol' was named Prince Bacarratti.

Who played the character of Carol Carlyle in 'Space Patrol'?

Lyn Osborn played the character of Carol Carlyle in 'Space Patrol'.

Which production company produced 'Space Patrol'?

'Space Patrol' was produced by Mike Moser Enterprises.

What was the name of the robot character in 'Space Patrol'?

The robot character in 'Space Patrol' was named 'Robbie the Robot'.

What was the name of the second season of 'Space Patrol'?

The second season of 'Space Patrol' was called 'Space Patrol (New Adventures)'.

Who played the character of Cadet Happy in 'Space Patrol'?

Lyn Osborn played the character of Cadet Happy in 'Space Patrol'.

What was the name of the main control center in 'Space Patrol'?

The main control center in 'Space Patrol' was called Terra Headquarters.

Who composed the music for the TV show 'Space Patrol'?

The music for 'Space Patrol' was composed by Nathan Scott.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Forged in Fire
Running

Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire features world-class bladesmiths competing against each other to create some of the most iconic edged weapons from history. In each episode, four of the best bladesmiths in the country will come together to put both their skills and reputations on the line. Whether they are making a Japanese katana, a medieval broadsword, or an ancient throwing blade like the chakram, the weapons they forge will be fully functional and lethal works of art and war. The unique histories contained within each weapon will be creatively told during the forging process and the final weapons themselves will be assessed and ruthlessly tested by our panel of expert judges. These dynamic and explosive tests will be individually designed to push the weapons to their absolute limit. One by one, the bladesmiths will be eliminated until only one remains to be crowned the champion.

Hazbin Hotel
Running

Hazbin Hotel

The series focuses on Charlie, the princess of Hell, and her quest to open a hotel for rehabilitating demons. Hell suffers from overpopulation and Heaven solves the problem by routinely exterminating demons yearly. Charlie, who has grown up in Hell, wants to find an alternate solution to the mass slaughter. She opens the Happy Hotel which aims at teaching demons and sinners to become better people. There is substantial resistance, though, and Charlie and her friends must work together to keep the hotel running.

Reacher
Running

Reacher

Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator who has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served. When Reacher arrives in the small town of Margrave, Georgia, he finds a community grappling with its first homicide in 20 years. The cops immediately arrest him and eyewitnesses claim to place Reacher at the scene of the crime. While he works to prove his innocence, a deep-seated conspiracy begins to emerge, one that will require Reacher's keen mind and hard-hitting fists to deal with. One thing above all is for sure: They picked the wrong guy to take the fall.

Landman
Running

Landman

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it's reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.

GenreDrama
Chief of War
Running

Chief of War

Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.