Wonderful story, directed by movie icon Richard icon! I clearly remember the Christmas of 1959 at Loring A.F.B., Maine. My brother, Rob, and I were "riding" our spaceship, a brand new toboggan setting on the couch next to the Christmas tree. I had my brand new Colonel McCauley space helmet, and Rob had his ray gun that spewed sparks. Youngsters in space at the threshold of the Space Age.
I watched this show as a kid.......i am 75 yo now. I was always interested in aviation and space. Series like this inspired me to pursue a career in aviation. I worked on apollo 67-71......later sold aerospace components for 12 years. I now believe i will to see man land on mars.....courtesy of spacex and elon musk....
The personal need to see a manned mission to Mars in your lifetime is common. I’m an ex-aerospace technician and printed circuit board designer. There’s a bit of me in geosynchronous orbit and MILES laser- based war games eqpt used at Ft Irwin and 29 Palms. I know what it is to take pride in being just part of something. Elon is just going for glory, not unlike a certain ex-President whose campaign he contributed $75 million to. When NASA astronauts die it’s a time for National mourning. When Elon’s people die, it’s an industrial accident. I want to see it done RIGHT, even it’s after my death.
"MEN INTO SPACE" lasted one season on CBS {September 1959- September 1960}. 38 episodes were produced; this one, "Christmas on the Moon", was originally telecast on December 23, 1959.
Col. Ed McCauley was played very convincingly by William Lundigan, with Mrs. McCauley by Joyce Taylor, and their son by Charles Herbert. With Whit Bissell and Paul Langton as the Doc.
You can find the classic theme music by David Rose, from MEN INTO SPACE on the album "Double Impact" by Buddy Morrow and his Orchestra, on RCA Victor Records in Stereo, 1960.
As 71 yr old sci-fi nerd, I remember this series ! I remember scenes where they’re walking in magnetic shoes on the hulls of the Willy Ley -inspired conical spacecraft hulls ((verrry slowly) and having a variety of adventures on the Moon, including one where our hero got caught in a moon landslide and took shelter in a tiny cave with an extra large oxygen cylinder) . Weaving references to God in the plots were common, as was the incorporation of church bell tones into the final notes of theme songs. Imagine the culture shock for a young sci-fi freak when ….The Outer Limits came along !
Thanks for all the comments. I remember catchings bits and pieces of this as a child, as we did not get the channel that played it. It was great to find and upload these so all of us SCIFI people can enjoy the liberating science of the 1960's and 1950's.
I love this classic sci-fi TV series! Set in the 1980s, it's too bad they didn't film it in color. Also it is odd that NASA was not involved in this show, since it was all about what they were planning. The U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and Air Force were advisors on this program. A Lewis J. Rachmil and Ivan Tors Production, with space concept art by Chesley Bonestell. Music score by David Rose. Released by United Artists Television. A ZIV-TV Production. Directed by actor Richard Carlson.
I feel like a baby compared to these other commenters. I’m 58. I like the comments I’ve read and am glad to be among the sci-fi nerds who can write nice comments. I don’t enjoy reading negative comments. Thanks to those who use the comment section appropriately.
I'm bummed... I thought this was a full-length, but it was sure good while it lasted. Kind of A Charlie Brown Christmas tree. I sure wish Hollywood would come out with a movie or program that honored God like this film did.
@@paulproulx7410 The concept fails at first glance. And, the oldest creation myth I'm aware of is 5,500 years old. That, in itself, means 'God' didn't do squat.
Wonderful story, directed by movie icon Richard icon! I clearly remember the Christmas of 1959 at Loring A.F.B., Maine. My brother, Rob, and I were "riding" our spaceship, a brand new toboggan setting on the couch next to the Christmas tree. I had my brand new Colonel McCauley space helmet, and Rob had his ray gun that spewed sparks. Youngsters in space at the threshold of the Space Age.
I watched this show as a kid.......i am 75 yo now. I was always interested in aviation and space. Series like this inspired me to pursue a career in aviation. I worked on apollo 67-71......later sold aerospace components for 12 years. I now believe i will to see man land on mars.....courtesy of spacex and elon musk....
The personal need to see a manned mission to Mars in your lifetime is common. I’m an ex-aerospace technician and printed circuit board designer. There’s a bit of me in geosynchronous orbit and MILES laser- based war games eqpt used at Ft Irwin and 29 Palms. I know what it is to take pride in being just part of something. Elon is just going for glory, not unlike a certain ex-President whose campaign he contributed $75 million to. When NASA astronauts die it’s a time for National mourning. When Elon’s people die, it’s an industrial accident. I want to see it done RIGHT, even it’s after my death.
"MEN INTO SPACE" lasted one season on CBS {September 1959- September 1960}. 38 episodes were produced; this one, "Christmas on the Moon", was originally telecast on December 23, 1959.
Col. Ed McCauley was played very convincingly by William Lundigan, with Mrs. McCauley by Joyce Taylor, and their son by Charles Herbert. With Whit Bissell and Paul Langton as the Doc.
Hallelujah!
There are thirty seven more episodes.
You can find the classic theme music by David Rose, from MEN INTO SPACE on the album "Double Impact" by Buddy Morrow and his Orchestra, on RCA Victor Records in Stereo, 1960.
As 71 yr old sci-fi nerd, I remember this series ! I remember scenes where they’re walking in magnetic shoes on the hulls of the Willy Ley -inspired conical spacecraft hulls ((verrry slowly) and having a variety of adventures on the Moon, including one where our hero got caught in a moon landslide and took shelter in a tiny cave with an extra large oxygen cylinder) . Weaving references to God in the plots were common, as was the incorporation of church bell tones into the final notes of theme songs. Imagine the culture shock for a young sci-fi freak when ….The Outer Limits came along !
Thanks for all the comments. I remember catchings bits and pieces of this as a child, as we did not get the channel that played it. It was great to find and upload these so all of us SCIFI people can enjoy the liberating science of the 1960's and 1950's.
I have to smile at the way everyone saunters around in the low gravity environment. Something we learned about since.
Remember this series well...
I love this classic sci-fi TV series! Set in the 1980s, it's too bad they didn't film it in color. Also it is odd that NASA was not involved in this show, since it was all about what they were planning. The U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and Air Force were advisors on this program. A Lewis J. Rachmil and Ivan Tors Production, with space concept art by Chesley Bonestell. Music score by David Rose. Released by United Artists Television. A ZIV-TV Production.
Directed by actor Richard Carlson.
We are all in space right now.
Ty
I feel like a baby compared to these other commenters. I’m 58. I like the comments I’ve read and am glad to be among the sci-fi nerds who can write nice comments. I don’t enjoy reading negative comments. Thanks to those who use the comment section appropriately.
ESP., 64 years later. Wow!
@23:46- I turned 3 years old that day. January 11th.🤷🏽♂️
I'm bummed... I thought this was a full-length, but it was sure good while it lasted.
Kind of A Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
I sure wish Hollywood would come out with a movie or program that honored God like this film did.
sure wish Hollywood would come out with a movie or program that honored God like this film did
Honoring something that can't be proven to exist sounds like fiction to me.
@@paulproulx7410 The concept fails at first glance. And, the oldest creation myth I'm aware of is 5,500 years old. That, in itself, means 'God' didn't do squat.