I was 6yrs.oid when I first saw Superman! My grandfather passed that year (1957) Time really flies,but no one does it better than Superman! Always will be my hero in Truth& Justice
The scene where Lois and Jimmy are flying is from episode 104, called " All that glitters". In it Lois and Jimmy dream that they have Superman's powers and arrest the villains them selves. After they wake up, Clark Kent comes by. Jimmy tells him all about the dream , then asks Kent " Gosh, Mr. Kent, don't you wish you were like Superman?", and Clark states " Don't we all, Jimmy, don't we all", This was the last episode of the series # 104.
Yes. Absolutely. I used to rush home from primary school in the early '70's to catch it. I was thrilled when they were released on DVD, and bought all six seasons. My other chilhood heros were Batman with Adam West and The Six Million Dollar Man.
Yes, George played Clark as a real person. Christopher Reeve played Clark as a comedic device . That's why George was praised by the New York Times for his portrayal of Clark Kent.
@@ActionMediaProductions -- Actually, I agree. The B&W episodes had better scripts. The color episode I reference had a killer script as well as glorious photography. My opinion, of course.
My favorite episode is the one where Lois and Jimmy are trapped at the bottom of a pit for the purpose of luring Superman to rescue them. Then ... tiny bits of Kryptonite are showered on to the three of them. No spoilers here.
I think "Adventures of Superman" was the first major TV series to be filmed in color, at a time when less than 10% of homes had color TV yet. Did they expect the show to run successfully in reruns years into the future?
The way George talked, acted when he played Clark Kent really showed Clark with a lot more confidence in himself than when Chirstopher Reeves played him.
@@thomasharrison3126 He was hardly a moron. Christopher played him as he was portrayed in the comics. It was George who changed him from the comic book portrayal to a much more confident Clark. But i thought Christopher Reeve's Clark Kent was funny, endearing and you couldn't wait for him to confront that tough guy one final time in the diner. And he stayed humble the entire time he got his revenge. They were both fantastic, some 30 years apart.
@@garylobo348 Sorry, but he WAS Portrayed as a doofus! George Reeves & Dean Cain Both Portrayed Clark as he Should've been, mild mannered, but a confident investigative reporter, Christopher Reeves CK was awful; That said, his portrayal of " Superman " was Fantastic!
Good point, everyone compares the various Supermen for their portrayals of the man of steel, but fail to also compare their Clark Kents! And you're right, Christopher's Kent was way too much of a neurotic nerd, while George played him with self-assured charm and authority
God I love that theme. Its such super charged feel good theme. I'd like to hear a modern day orchestra perform it but not steer away from the original feel.
Yes, the opening theme is one of those iconic compositions that is recognizable in the very first bar. I've never been able to find an orchestral performance of it, just the inferior movie composition by Williams. I did read that there is no written score anymore.
@ i thought that blonde lady looked familiar but i couldn't remember her name , thanks for reminding me . she also played the wife of lester flatt ( of flatt & scruggs fame ) in the beverley hillbillies .
Something about the only one I ever knew of, N.N., always bugged me about her, and I could never identify what it was...never found her particularly attractive, even as a kid
@@intercommerce After Phylis Coates left after season one, the part was offered to Noel Neill because she voiced Lois Lane in the original radio shows. She was already familiar with the part. Although most fans relate to her the best, I had a preference for Phylis, even as a small kid. Season one is the darkest in terms of drama. By the time season 2 came around, it was becoming more geared to children.
"Someone" who I refuse to name hated this show and once said "Go watch Superman!" with a cynical snarl. Well ... I am ... and I am enjoying it. If ... as this person indicated ... "he" can see me today ... then please know that I am still watching Superman and intend to continue doing so as long as I can.
What really put George Reeves in a class by himself is his playing Clark Kent as a regular guy, one you'd like to hang out and shoot pool with. His Kent was normal and understated enough that no one would connect him to Superman, and he didn't need to over compensate with the bumbling clod routine. Best of all, George had the vision, the presence of mind, and the acting chops to pull it off. He is missed to this day.
Budget concerns maybe. That and the last time George Reeves did wire work the wire broke. So he didn't do anymore, instead relying on jumping to off camera.
Before the 2 Supermen merged back together as 1 shouldnt 1 of them dressed as Clark while the other stayed as Superman so they both could meet Lois at the same time? Which would convince her that Clark and Superman are 2 different people.
@@esausjudeannephew6317 I'm afraid I have to correct you on that one, Richard. That's Joi Lansing from the episode, 'Superman's Wife'. Check it out, it's not bad. Neither is Ms. Joi.😉
Kirk Alyn was the first choice for the TV show but he said Superman had ruined his career. He had been a serial star before. He did 2 Superman serials. He was muscular and trim waisted unlike Reeves that was tall but wore padding to appear muscular. Reeves was allergic to the rubber padding so he could only stay in the costume for about 30 minutes. His stunt doubles were all muscular and spent 12 hours a day in the costume with no padding.
Ever notice that when changing into his Super outfit, how slow he is for someone with Superspeed. This was corrected in Chris Reeves portrayal. Superfast changing.
Dan Clark Superman: The Movie was 20+ years later. Visual effects had significantly improved by then. You gotta judge a show or movie for how it was during its time. AOS was a spectacular and fun show to watch for kids during its time.
No; in the B/W episodes, there was not enough contrast for George to wear the Red & Blue costume, so his costume was Gray top/ bottom tights, brown cape & brown shorts.
I watched those episodes in the early 1960s. First live action portrayal I seen. And it was great for its time era. One thing I hated was the cape. Why did it hang low from the back of his neck? The comic books never had it that way. And the red swim trunks so large like senior men who began to wear their pants high.
I was 6yrs.oid when I first saw Superman! My grandfather passed that year (1957) Time really flies,but no one does it better than Superman! Always will be my hero in Truth& Justice
Greatest theme song ever. And really, did we need any more super heroes after him? They got it perfectly right the first time.
okay boomer
@@josephburrage8894 Is that supposed to be an insult? Did you control when you were born? Me either. Lighten up douchebag.
@@garylobo348 lol triggered
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I too am a boomer and approve of the comment.
George was the Greatest Superman and Clark Kent of them all. Play them they way they should have been played. The role fit him.
The role may have fit him, but George Reeves did not believe that he fit the role.
So says who??
The scene where Lois and Jimmy are flying is from episode 104, called " All that glitters". In it Lois and Jimmy dream that they have Superman's powers and arrest the villains them selves. After they wake up, Clark Kent comes by. Jimmy tells him all about the dream , then asks Kent " Gosh, Mr. Kent, don't you wish you were like Superman?", and Clark states " Don't we all, Jimmy, don't we all", This was the last episode of the series # 104.
I watched Superman as a kid and still love to as a senior.
Great show and memories of my youth...
Yes. Absolutely. I used to rush home from primary school in the early '70's to catch it. I was thrilled when they were released on DVD, and bought all six seasons. My other chilhood heros were Batman with Adam West and The Six Million Dollar Man.
When I was a kid in the early sixties I loved this show
I second that!!
George really looked the part top actor by far the best superman
Christopher Reeve is a very close second.
In my humble opinion, George Reeves was the only REAL superman. RIP George Reeves. You were so loved!
😢 ... I get emotional everytime I hear this memorable theme ✨
Me too!
Our youth can not be taken away from us. These youngsters to day see it through a very different window.
Yet another Superman series or movie with enjoyable theme music.
Yes, George played Clark as a real person. Christopher Reeve played Clark as a comedic device . That's why George was praised by the New York Times for his portrayal of Clark Kent.
Thank you very much. David Orbach, for uploading this interesting video of George Reeves as Superman so that I can see it again in the future.
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The "split" Superman episode was a masterpiece and always my favorite.
It’s my favorite color episode, but I prefer the black and whites
@@ActionMediaProductions -- Actually, I agree. The B&W episodes had better scripts. The color episode I reference had a killer script as well as glorious photography. My opinion, of course.
"Terror In The Sky" is still my favorite, almost 65 years later!
When he split in two and even got winged that was a good episode I liked panic in the sky also!!!
My favorite episode is the one where Lois and Jimmy are trapped at the bottom of a pit for the purpose of luring Superman to rescue them. Then ... tiny bits of Kryptonite are showered on to the three of them. No spoilers here.
I think "Adventures of Superman" was the first major TV series to be filmed in color, at a time when less than 10% of homes had color TV yet. Did they expect the show to run successfully in reruns years into the future?
A long time fan !
I used to rush home from primary school to catch reruns. It was my favourite show when I was about 5 or 6. In in my 50's now, and I still like it.
"So don't miss it!" Beautiful. And I didn't.
Joi Lansing smoking hot
The way George talked, acted when he played Clark Kent really showed Clark with a lot more confidence in himself than when Chirstopher Reeves played him.
RIGHT!!!! the Clark Kent that Christopher Reeve played was a Moron!
@@thomasharrison3126 He was hardly a moron. Christopher played him as he was portrayed in the comics. It was George who changed him from the comic book portrayal to a much more confident Clark. But i thought Christopher Reeve's Clark Kent was funny, endearing and you couldn't wait for him to confront that tough guy one final time in the diner. And he stayed humble the entire time he got his revenge.
They were both fantastic, some 30 years apart.
@@garylobo348 Sorry, but he WAS Portrayed as a doofus! George Reeves & Dean Cain Both Portrayed Clark as he Should've been, mild mannered, but a confident investigative reporter, Christopher Reeves CK was awful; That said, his portrayal of " Superman " was Fantastic!
Good point, everyone compares the various Supermen for their portrayals of the man of steel, but fail to also compare their Clark Kents! And you're right, Christopher's Kent was way too much of a neurotic nerd, while George played him with self-assured charm and authority
@@intercommerce Thanks, was beginning to believe that I was the Only one who didn't like his portrayal of Clark.
God I love that theme. Its such super charged feel good theme. I'd like to hear a modern day orchestra perform it but not steer away from the original feel.
Yes, the opening theme is one of those iconic compositions that is recognizable in the very first bar. I've never been able to find an orchestral performance of it, just the inferior movie composition by Williams. I did read that there is no written score anymore.
Lois had a helluva flight posture!
Loved the episode where George Reeves as Superman married Joi Lansing as Sgt. O'Hara.
@ i thought that blonde lady looked familiar but i couldn't remember her name , thanks for reminding me . she also played the wife of lester flatt ( of flatt & scruggs fame ) in the beverley hillbillies .
she was smoking hot
Did you see the car that Superman put back on all four wheels back on the ground it looked like Christine.
George did a lot more off screen with the fans the all time
I Loved George Reeves!
What can I say. So happy I was on earth at this time . If George only knew what a mark he made.
Season 1 was my favourite. It was a little darker in content, and I liked Philis Coates' portrayal of Lois Lane.
Couldn’t agree more; it had a film noir feel, and the Mole Men episodes were excellent too
Something about the only one I ever knew of, N.N., always bugged me about her, and I could never identify what it was...never found her particularly attractive, even as a kid
@@intercommerce After Phylis Coates left after season one, the part was offered to Noel Neill because she voiced Lois Lane in the original radio shows. She was already familiar with the part. Although most fans relate to her the best, I had a preference for Phylis, even as a small kid. Season one is the darkest in terms of drama. By the time season 2 came around, it was becoming more geared to children.
Phyllis, 'sexy', Noel, 'cute' !
"Someone" who I refuse to name hated this show and once said "Go watch Superman!" with a cynical snarl. Well ... I am ... and I am enjoying it. If ... as this person indicated ... "he" can see me today ... then please know that I am still watching Superman and intend to continue doing so as long as I can.
And I refuse to believe that TV's first Superman committed suicide.
@@voxtemporis4503 Amen.
What really put George Reeves in a class by himself is his playing Clark Kent as a regular guy, one you'd like to hang out and shoot pool with. His Kent was normal and understated enough that no one would connect him to Superman, and he didn't need to over compensate with the bumbling clod routine. Best of all, George had the vision, the presence of mind, and the acting chops to pull it off. He is missed to this day.
George Reeves as The Man of Steel (Superman)
Love it. There ever be another George Reeves
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There's action! Adventure! And mystery! And even other generic descriptions!
the most astonishing feat seen on the Adventures of Superman is the production of a daily metropolitan newspaper by a staff of only 4 people.
Don't forget the receptionist at the front desk, Miss Bacharach .
HE WAS MURDERED :-(
By Kryptonite bullets...
Great montage.
"Just be Superman" -- a friend said once.
My first crush!
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great
Nobody can beat George Reeves as Superman for DC Comics gave him this role.
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When climbing out of the tank of liquid, he almost trips over his wet cape. He should have just flown out of the tank.
Budget concerns maybe. That and the last time George Reeves did wire work the wire broke. So he didn't do anymore, instead relying on jumping to off camera.
Or just vaporized the liquid in the tank with his heat-ray vision!
Before the 2 Supermen merged back together as 1 shouldnt 1 of them dressed as Clark while the other stayed as Superman so they both could meet Lois at the same time? Which would convince her that Clark and Superman are 2 different people.
Lois and Jimmy flying? I don’t remember that episode
It was from the final series episode, "All That Glitters."
Gee Gooly swell sorta kinda Geewees Zowie Yahba Daba Doo the secret words to live by in the world of Superman.
All rights go to Warner Bros.
I've been, just taking my cloths off lately.
1:09 Who is the blonde actress ?
Cristian Cortes Ed Wood's old girl friend, Delores Fuller
Joi Lansing, if you're referring to the "wife of Superman."
@@wdd3141 Joi Lansing, who actually worked with Orson Welles twice in the course of her career....
Joi Lansing, a real stunner!
@@esausjudeannephew6317 I'm afraid I have to correct you on that one, Richard. That's Joi Lansing from the episode, 'Superman's Wife'. Check it out, it's not bad. Neither is Ms. Joi.😉
The announcer sounds a lot like Ted Knight
Wow lol
who knows what episode Superman duplicating himself in two parts (two Superman) duplicating himself each half
Divided and conquer
And what super-power was that, anyway?
The woman at 1:09 is beautiful. Who was she?
Miss Joi Lansing, from the episode “Superman's Wife”, S5E9.
@@flashkellam7395 Died young.
Daily Planet headline:. SUPERMAN MARRIES. And not one picture. Perry White should've been fired right then and there. 1:18
Good point, but wasn't Jimmy Olson supposed to be the photographer?
Kal-El / Lord Superman
Kirk Alyn was the first choice for the TV show but he said Superman had ruined his career. He had been a serial star before. He did 2 Superman serials. He was muscular and trim waisted unlike Reeves that was tall but wore padding to appear muscular. Reeves was allergic to the rubber padding so he could only stay in the costume for about 30 minutes. His stunt doubles were all muscular and spent 12 hours a day in the costume with no padding.
Ever notice that when changing into his Super outfit, how slow he is for someone with Superspeed. This was corrected in Chris Reeves portrayal. Superfast changing.
Dan Clark Superman: The Movie was 20+ years later. Visual effects had significantly improved by then. You gotta judge a show or movie for how it was during its time. AOS was a spectacular and fun show to watch for kids during its time.
Omg, .....it was made in the fifties,are you high?
@@joebloggs8636 1951-1957.
Were the black and white episodes colorized? Some of the colors were looked a little off.
No; in the B/W episodes, there was not enough contrast for George to wear the Red & Blue costume, so his costume was Gray top/ bottom tights, brown cape & brown shorts.
What is the name of that hot platinum blond?
Joi Lansing.
Fight a never ending battle for truth, justice and ridding the country of evil repubs.
Superman🦸
Is that Marilyn Monroe @1:10?
Joi Lansing
"Hey. I'm Superman. I can do anything. Anything. Got a problem with that?"
Good but only one super man Christopher Reed
I watched those episodes in the early 1960s. First live action portrayal I seen. And it was great for its time era. One thing I hated was the cape. Why did it hang low from the back of his neck? The comic books never had it that way. And the red swim trunks so large like senior men who began to wear their pants high.