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
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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.

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