... when we were kids, we used to stomp on beer cans so they would clamp to the bottom of our shoes, then we'd walk around on the sidewalk clanking just like TOBOR !
Reminds me of an animated character from my childhood, Tobor the 8th Man. He was also a robot who was disguised as a human detective. It was a B&W Japanese cartoon from the early sixties, kind of like Astro Boy or Prince Planet. Maybe you could do videos on that Tobor! How cool would THAT be!
I love watching those old black & white sci-fi moves. I play them EVERY weekend. I’ll be outside doing some work while the movies play on the TV in the garage. I often walk by a see a scene, then sit down and watch a few minutes of it )while sitting in front of a fan to cool off)…then go do some more chores, then sit down again, repeat and repeat. Love those days…
For me, there are two movies that stand above the rest when it comes to science fiction in the 1950s: "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Forbidden Planet". Both, in my opinion, still stand up quite well today.
“Day” especially for me continues to hold up exceedingly well because it’s not an invasion story, but instead carries a warning from an interstellar emissary. Also, Bernard Herrmann’s score too is still very enjoyable to listen to.
@@McQ14 Even the low budget cheesy bad acting ones have their own special charm and can be appreciated (usually at least) on some level. I just remember that even the worst movies took a lot of effort to get made. Even "Plan 9 From Outer Space"!
Dan, you might want to consider an episode about the Westinghouse Electric Corporation's "Elektro" robot from the 1939 World's Fair. It now resides in Mansfield, Ohio. Very interesting history.
no matter my mood these video always make me feel better. they're lightheaded, family friendly, well researched and told with the enthusiasm of a happy teenager.
That was SO SO SOOooo cute. Filmed at "Inversion Ranch in Chatworth, California" Iverson Ranch is in Chatsworth California. Only a couple letters difference, but the resulting pronunciation was cute to hear for us locals.
Enjoyed your Tobor review immensely Dan, and as huge sci-fi and classic monster fans we'd never seen the movie. Fixed that tonight with a big bowl of popcorn, and now you can count us as Tobor fans too. Keep up the great work Dan, your channel keeps us watching and enjoying all this classic goodness!
1958. 8 years old. At my cousin's house. Got to see most of Tobar... until my mother came to pick me up. And she wouldn't let me stay to see the end. I was mad! Never saw it again... until about a year ago. I think I found it on TH-cam! At 72 years old, I was so excited! Finally, after 65 years... I got to see the end! Awesome! Good to know Tobar is OK. Thanks, Dan!👍
There was also Tobor the 8th Man black & white cartoon in the 1960s. That will NEVER EVER be repeated on tv again, like Supercar, Fireball XL5, Space Angel & Gigantor of the 1960s.
8th Man is on TH-cam now. Look for the Japanese versions, much better stories, they edited the American version and changed the storylines in the dubbing to make it less violent. Try searching "8マン" for results.
I remember as a kid in Rochester, New York going to Saturday afternoon films and this was one of them. I have to say I totally forgot about this movie and this robot until you brought it back up Dan. Thank you sir.
Love your vids Dan, I'm 40 but was brought up watching these shows with my dad, lost in space, time tunnel, land of the giants, etc. Your vids are fun and informative 👍 love from Scotland 🎉 recently watched TOBOR on creature features youtube chan
Thanks for doing Tobor. It's a great video. Really appreciate this one. I saw this film and "When Worlds Collide" about 100 times each when I was a kid. Fifties Sci-fi was definitely cool to grow up with. Thanks again.
Thanks, Dan, for all you do. You are the world's authority on these period cultural classics. What a fun era it was to live in. I did and that's why I view your work as vitally important for boomers like me and subsequent generations to enjoy. It was a wonderful time in American moviemaking. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hi Dan, always enjoy your shows, thank you. My question is - do you know if the 1963 animated series Tobor the 8th Man had any influence or connection to Tobor The Great ?
Man, these episodes, this episode in particular is what I would call a “nerd litmus test” and I don’t mean that in a totally negative way. I used that tag line on the old original Dune movie. If I talked to someone I suspected could be a nerd like me, then knowing Dune sealed the deal. I would say the same would go for old 50s robot movies. Keep up the good work!!
Another great video Dan thanks. I love a good storage locker find. Last year they found the 3ft model of the Enterprise in a storage locker that was used in the intro of the original series where you see it whooshing past the camera. That had been lost since the late 70s and is now the subject of a lawsuit. Involving the finder, the auction house and Gene Roddenberry's son.
Brilliant! That's the only adjective I can come up with for this video, Dan. Just Brilliant. So glad to learn that Tobor survived to the present day. Speaking of Republic Robots you showed a glimpse of the robot from _Mysterious Doctor Satan_ otherwise known as the "Republic Pictures Water Heater Robot" that also appeared in _Zombies of the Stratosphere._ I always thought that Tobor was a descendant of good old "Water Heater".
It’s so amazing you’ve taken a movieI’ve never heard of and turned it into such an interesting and entertaining video! “How cool is that!” Another reason why I love your channel so much. Thanks again!
I would love to see a lengthy retrospective of the top 50 Sci-Fi movies (space/robot) video! And what about Electro, G.O.G & Colossus The Forbin Project???!!
Just checked the "LIKE" and will watch in its entirety later this evening on the Big(er) screen. Have to ask, though - what ever happened to Johnny Five from the movie Short Circuit? He has to be one of the most lovable mechanical creatures out there. Thanks for your videos, Dan!! 👍👍
Nice :-) although to be honest, seeing my face on a 70 inch TV slightly horrifies me lol. I am definitely going to do one on short circuit coming up soon.
Johnny 5 consisted on so many Robots. There is even a Documantery about it, here on TH-cam. But of course, the Subject deserves a Dan Monroe Treatment😊
I love your channel and I'm a subscriber! Just wanted to point out that the Lost In Space robot was actually Robot Model B-9 (Benign), Class YM-3, Environmental Control Robot. I always thought B-9 was very clever. RIBBIT @Dan Monroe!!!!
Nothing like a rainy windy weekend, a box of Legos and Lincoln logs the whole family room to yourself and watching Old 1950s sci-fi movies. Building secret bases in the couch cushions. Ohh endless supply of toasted cheese sandwiches and hot chili... The 1970s a good time to grow up...
Really like your channel. You always have such a positive and demeanor that it makes it feel like a fun little adventure hearing you dive into these great movies, music and monsters from days gone by and give them new life.
I remember this movie from the old Creature Features days of Saturday afternoon sci-fi/horror scholock. I'm going to have to see where I can see it again on some streaming service.
Never heard of this until you mentioned it. Of course this was 20ish years ahead of my time. I looked it up and the full movie is on TH-cam. Watched it, loved it. I love any movie or tv show that has robots. Thanks Dan until I found your channel I never knew some of these movies existed.
Great video! I’d love to see a video on 1950s makeup artist Harry Thomas. He created the monsters for Frankenstein’s Daughter, Killers from Space, The Unearthly, Cat Women of the Moon, Superman meets the Molemen and many more. Keep up the great work.
Hi Dan, when I was a young boy back in the 1950s, I loved to see the "Coming Feature" posters. If the poster showed a beautiful lady with big boobs in the arms of a monster, I knew I would have to see it. Unfortunately for me, she never showed up in the movie. How sad.
Actually, never heard of Tobor the Great, then got thinking about an old children's series from Japan called Johnny Sokko and his flying robot. It was about a child having control over a giant robot which he used to help defend the Earth from an alien invasion I think I watched it in the late 60s early 70s
I've seen just about all the aci fi/horror movies from the 50s and 60s granted low budget ridiculous dialog but for the price of a movie ticket ( 25-50 cents) you got 3hrs of fun and along with a cartoon newsreel and coming attractions.
Awesome video but I'm embarrassed to say that not only have I never seen this particular gem, I've never even heard of it until now and I love me some black and white sci fi. I guess I know what I'll be watching this Saturday night. lol
He was a robot. Funny thing about that, when he went by Mr Tobor the Detective (in the US dubbed episodes) he shape shifted to look exactly like the murdered Special Agent Brady, but no one seemed to notice.
So, you continue to garner my full adoring attention. Great production qualities which also move foreword accordingly. I do enjoy these nuggets of nostalgia and their place in media history. Great job on the Abbey Road episode. A nod to your piece on Starlog magazine. Mentioning Cinefex was also rewarding. If you ever consider doing a piece on David Allen, I suggest you arrange an interview with Charles Band (Full Moon Pictures). He was a friend and collaborator. David worked on several of Bands productions including "Laser Blast" and the "Puppet Master" series. Many of Band's characters really came to life through the hands of Allen's stop-motion animation, kind of setting a new take on vintage horror films of the 50's through the late 70's. You already likely might know that David Allen was mentored by Ray Harryhausen himself. Carry on team.
I'm 54...and love sci-fi and such. How have I never even heard of this that I can recall? Innnnteresting! Thanks 🙂 OH...how about that movie form the 50s..."THEM", the giant ants one!?
Saw this as an old rerun on WGN when I was a kid in the 80s and loved it. This along with Robbie, B9 and the Colossus of New York were my favorite scifi robots.
I know some folks who are going to love this one. They are big time TOBAR fans.
... when we were kids, we used to stomp on beer cans so they would clamp to the bottom of our shoes, then we'd walk around on the sidewalk clanking just like TOBOR !
Back when beer cans were made of steel.
According to Dan your mother was oppressed what a 🤡
Hahaha. Awesome!
Reminds me of an animated character from my childhood, Tobor the 8th Man. He was also a robot who was disguised as a human detective. It was a B&W Japanese cartoon from the early sixties, kind of like Astro Boy or Prince Planet. Maybe you could do videos on that Tobor! How cool would THAT be!
Dominatrix dungeon….”How Cool Is That?!!!” Hahaha
LOL 😂
I don't remember ever seeing this movie, and I've seen a lot of the sci fi 50s movies. Glad that the prop is intact and in the hands of a collector.
I love watching those old black & white sci-fi moves. I play them EVERY weekend. I’ll be outside doing some work while the movies play on the TV in the garage. I often walk by a see a scene, then sit down and watch a few minutes of it )while sitting in front of a fan to cool off)…then go do some more chores, then sit down again, repeat and repeat. Love those days…
For me, there are two movies that stand above the rest when it comes to science fiction in the 1950s: "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Forbidden Planet". Both, in my opinion, still stand up quite well today.
Still watch both when they air on regular tv
Well said and I agree. Day is my favorite movie of all time.
“Day” especially for me continues to hold up exceedingly well because it’s not an invasion story, but instead carries a warning from an interstellar emissary. Also, Bernard Herrmann’s score too is still very enjoyable to listen to.
100% agree. These are classics. And I’ll add a personal favorite: The Thing From Another World. I absolutely love that film.
@@McQ14 Even the low budget cheesy bad acting ones have their own special charm and can be appreciated (usually at least) on some level. I just remember that even the worst movies took a lot of effort to get made. Even "Plan 9 From Outer Space"!
Dan, you might want to consider an episode about the Westinghouse Electric Corporation's "Elektro" robot from the 1939 World's Fair. It now resides in Mansfield, Ohio. Very interesting history.
That one looks related to Gort!
no matter my mood these video always make me feel better. they're lightheaded, family friendly, well researched and told with the enthusiasm of a happy teenager.
I haven't seen this movies since I was a kid -- I think I'll give it another viewing!
I LOVED Tobor when I was a kid back in Ohio! AND Science Fiction Theater! Thanks fir revving those memories, Dan!
I haven't seen Tobor since it was on Science Fiction Theater in the 70s. Thanks for giving it an overview.
Hey, my pleasure :-)
Tobor was one of my favorite movie Robots, I love this movie when I was a kid. Thank you Dan' I wish it was a production model kit of him.
That was SO SO SOOooo cute. Filmed at "Inversion Ranch in Chatworth, California"
Iverson Ranch is in Chatsworth California. Only a couple letters difference, but the resulting pronunciation was cute to hear for us locals.
I love 1950s B-movies!
THEM was always one of my favorite B-flicks.
Especially since it had an open ending.
Enjoyed your Tobor review immensely Dan, and as huge sci-fi and classic monster fans we'd never seen the movie. Fixed that tonight with a big bowl of popcorn, and now you can count us as Tobor fans too. Keep up the great work Dan, your channel keeps us watching and enjoying all this classic goodness!
I hadn’t heard of Tobor until just a few years ago . Was surprised there was more than one movie
1958. 8 years old. At my cousin's house. Got to see most of Tobar... until my mother came to pick me up. And she wouldn't let me stay to see the end. I was mad! Never saw it again... until about a year ago. I think I found it on TH-cam! At 72 years old, I was so excited! Finally, after 65 years... I got to see the end! Awesome! Good to know Tobar is OK. Thanks, Dan!👍
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There was also Tobor the 8th Man black & white cartoon in the 1960s. That will NEVER EVER be repeated on tv again, like Supercar, Fireball XL5, Space Angel & Gigantor of the 1960s.
Fireball XL5, now THAT brings back memories ☺️
8th Man is on TH-cam now. Look for the Japanese versions, much better stories, they edited the American version and changed the storylines in the dubbing to make it less violent. Try searching "8マン" for results.
I remember as a kid in Rochester, New York going to Saturday afternoon films and this was one of them. I have to say I totally forgot about this movie and this robot until you brought it back up Dan. Thank you sir.
Thanks Dan fantastic & cool as ever! Roger Corman RIP
Good fun. This channel is. -yoda
Haha :-) thanks
I love 1950’s sci fi movies but I’ve never seen this movie. I’ve got to find it somewhere. Another great story Dan.
It’s available to watch here on YT.
Excellent! Love this dude! 👏👏👏
Thanks :-) more to come, stay tuned
Fred Barton made 75% of my B9 robot. FANTASTIC work. I highly recommend him!!!
Oooh, nice video at the end of a workday!
Maybe it's me, but TOBOR's eyes remind me a bit of the robot from 'Saturn 3', Hector.
Me too on that
Speaking of Bob Burns, he just turned 89 on May 12!!! 😎 I would love for you to go visit him in Burbank and see his amazing collection of props!!!
Love your vids Dan, I'm 40 but was brought up watching these shows with my dad, lost in space, time tunnel, land of the giants, etc. Your vids are fun and informative 👍 love from Scotland 🎉 recently watched TOBOR on creature features youtube chan
Nothing compares to those old b&w SCI-FI movies of that classic era.
Yay!! Thanks Dan!!
Thanks :-) love the cat in your avatar by the way :-)
@@MoviesMusicMonsters Thank you!! That's our previous cat Jasper. Big lovable Maine Coon.
Dear Mr. Monroe,
I have 1 thing to interject KEEP IT UP! FINE SHOW!👍👍🎥🎥🎬
Hi Dan. I agree. A talking Tobor would not have worked. I did love the warm tone it emitted, and it even changed with its emotions. Brilliant move.
The things Tobor has seen cannot be unseen.
I can't believe I never seen this one, I gotta get on that!
Can be seen in its entirety on YT.
Dan, another great video! I hope you have Space 1999 in the pipeline! I along with some others would love to see you do that!
Congrats on the channels growth. Almost 100K!
Thanks for doing Tobor. It's a great video. Really appreciate this one. I saw this film and "When Worlds Collide" about 100 times each when I was a kid. Fifties Sci-fi was definitely cool to grow up with. Thanks again.
Absolute great as a kid I love this movie thank you very much for the update God bless
I remember Tobor, the Eight Man from the 1960s.
Me too! I watched that first on TV as a kid before I ever saw this movie.
Thanks, Dan. I'm glad to hear he (TOBAR) was saved.
And remember, TOBAR is RABOT spelled backwards!
Speaking of Robots! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do Saturn 3! I am suprised you have not hit it yet! Thansk! Love your stuff.
Saturn 3.
@@billmiller2522 HA! You are so right. Thanks. LOL - Speeeling correctamicated.
I enjoyed it. ✌️🤠
An excellent summation of the 50s and overview of Tobor.
Thanks Dan!
They pick up Tobor from the dungeon and he's like "You have no idea what I've seen..."
😅🤣😂
Thanks, Dan, for all you do. You are the world's authority on these period cultural classics. What a fun era it was to live in. I did and that's why I view your work as vitally important for boomers like me and subsequent generations to enjoy. It was a wonderful time in American moviemaking. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Congratulations on another very informative video.
Hi Dan, always enjoy your shows, thank you. My question is - do you know if the 1963 animated series Tobor the 8th Man had any influence or connection to Tobor The Great ?
I'd never heard of Tobor until today. Thanks!
Loved this episode, Dan! I had never heard of this film, but will definitely watch it soon. Please keep discussing the best 1950s SF films.
Dan, Your content just keeps getting better and better. Love it
Hey Dan. I just saw this movie about two weeks ago. A great blast from the past. Have fun!!!
I like _The Brain from the Planet Arous_ (1957).
Love 50s movies, especially THEM.
This island Earth and of course Forbidden Planet.
Man, these episodes, this episode in particular is what I would call a “nerd litmus test” and I don’t mean that in a totally negative way. I used that tag line on the old original Dune movie. If I talked to someone I suspected could be a nerd like me, then knowing Dune sealed the deal. I would say the same would go for old 50s robot movies. Keep up the good work!!
Hi Dan, your video productions just get better!
Martin (UK).
p.s. I need that mug!
AAAAHHHH, my island of peace & sanity bringing me all the fun stuff I have missed growing up
Isn't it great to relive all the cool memories :-)? That's why I love doing this so much
Love the channel man all my favorites when I was kid!Can’t wait till you do one on Silent Running with Bruce Dern!
Always well done, thanks
Another great video Dan thanks. I love a good storage locker find. Last year they found the 3ft model of the Enterprise in a storage locker that was used in the intro of the original series where you see it whooshing past the camera. That had been lost since the late 70s and is now the subject of a lawsuit. Involving the finder, the auction house and Gene Roddenberry's son.
Brilliant! That's the only adjective I can come up with for this video, Dan. Just Brilliant. So glad to learn that Tobor survived to the present day. Speaking of Republic Robots you showed a glimpse of the robot from _Mysterious Doctor Satan_ otherwise known as the "Republic Pictures Water Heater Robot" that also appeared in _Zombies of the Stratosphere._ I always thought that Tobor was a descendant of good old "Water Heater".
It’s so amazing you’ve taken a movieI’ve never heard of and turned it into such an interesting and entertaining video! “How cool is that!” Another reason why I love your channel so much. Thanks again!
Thanks for this one Dan . Got a question , are you familiar with Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot ? If so would love to see a video on it .
Loved that show as a kid
Forbidden planet still my favorite classic....love the show....thank you
Love those 1950s Sci Fi movies no matter how bad they were made. Thanks for letting us know what happened to Tobor The Great. Your tops Dan. 👍
I would love to see a lengthy retrospective of the top 50 Sci-Fi movies (space/robot) video! And what about Electro, G.O.G & Colossus The Forbin Project???!!
I love old Sci-fi films and I've never heard of this one. I'm glad I saw this video.
Just checked the "LIKE" and will watch in its entirety later this evening on the Big(er) screen.
Have to ask, though - what ever happened to Johnny Five from the movie Short Circuit? He has to be one of the most
lovable mechanical creatures out there. Thanks for your videos, Dan!! 👍👍
Nice :-) although to be honest, seeing my face on a 70 inch TV slightly horrifies me lol. I am definitely going to do one on short circuit coming up soon.
@@MoviesMusicMonsters LOL! It's not actually *that* big - just easier to watch than my laptop. My eyes are getting older. Thanks for the reply!!
Johnny 5 consisted on so many Robots. There is even a Documantery about it, here on TH-cam.
But of course, the Subject deserves a Dan Monroe Treatment😊
I love your channel and I'm a subscriber! Just wanted to point out that the Lost In Space robot was actually Robot Model B-9 (Benign), Class YM-3, Environmental Control Robot. I always thought B-9 was very clever. RIBBIT @Dan Monroe!!!!
Another great episode.
Nothing like a rainy windy weekend, a box of Legos and Lincoln logs the whole family room to yourself and watching Old 1950s sci-fi movies. Building secret bases in the couch cushions. Ohh endless supply of toasted cheese sandwiches and hot chili... The 1970s a good time to grow up...
Really like your channel. You always have such a positive and demeanor that it makes it feel like a fun little adventure hearing you dive into these great movies, music and monsters from days gone by and give them new life.
I remember this movie from the old Creature Features days of Saturday afternoon sci-fi/horror scholock. I'm going to have to see where I can see it again on some streaming service.
Never heard of this until you mentioned it.
Of course this was 20ish years ahead of my time.
I looked it up and the full movie is on TH-cam. Watched it, loved it.
I love any movie or tv show that has robots.
Thanks Dan until I found your channel I never knew some of these movies existed.
"That's robot backwards". Well, it's only taken me 56 years to realise that.
Great video! I’d love to see a video on 1950s makeup artist Harry Thomas. He created the monsters for Frankenstein’s Daughter, Killers from Space, The Unearthly, Cat Women of the Moon, Superman meets the Molemen and many more. Keep up the great work.
Tobor was a recurring movie on Family Classics with Frazier Thomas on WGN Chicago back in the 60's.
Great story, Dan!
Did Dan say "How cool is that?"...If he did I missed it...(I'm working on a drinking game).
TOBOR: The Great S&M Robot... The Untold Story.... LOL!
Tobor the dominator! How cool is that? Tobor was probably in need of a good cleaning!
Hi Dan, great channel!
What ever happened to the Cavorite Sphere in “First Men in the Moon”
Cheers
Hi Dan, when I was a young boy back in the 1950s, I loved to see the "Coming Feature" posters. If the poster showed a beautiful lady with big boobs in the arms of a monster, I knew I would have to see it. Unfortunately for me, she never showed up in the movie. How sad.
Another outstanding video, Dan! Background info about Tobor has always been a bit of a mystery for me but you filled in all the blanks. Thank you!
Actually, never heard of Tobor the Great, then got thinking about an old children's series from Japan called Johnny Sokko and his flying robot. It was about a child having control over a giant robot which he used to help defend the Earth from an alien invasion I think I watched it in the late 60s early 70s
Thanks Dan , I'm such a Big 50's Sci Fi fan and really loved this Video You did. Great Job.
I've seen just about all the aci fi/horror movies from the 50s and 60s granted low budget ridiculous dialog but for the price of a movie ticket ( 25-50 cents) you got 3hrs of fun and along with a cartoon newsreel and coming attractions.
Awesome video but I'm embarrassed to say that not only have I never seen this particular gem, I've never even heard of it until now and I love me some black and white sci fi. I guess I know what I'll be watching this Saturday night. lol
Tobor was more of a kid's film than most fifties SF fare but good for a laugh.
Don't forget "The 8th Man" animated series, a cyborg who went by "TOBOR"...
He was a robot. Funny thing about that, when he went by Mr Tobor the Detective (in the US dubbed episodes) he shape shifted to look exactly like the murdered Special Agent Brady, but no one seemed to notice.
So, you continue to garner my full adoring attention. Great production qualities which also move foreword accordingly.
I do enjoy these nuggets of nostalgia and their place in media history. Great job on the Abbey Road episode. A nod to your piece on Starlog magazine. Mentioning Cinefex was also rewarding.
If you ever consider doing a piece on David Allen, I suggest you arrange an interview with Charles Band (Full Moon Pictures). He was a friend and collaborator. David worked on several of Bands productions including "Laser Blast" and the "Puppet Master" series. Many of Band's characters really came to life through the hands of Allen's stop-motion animation, kind of setting a new take on vintage horror films of the 50's through the late 70's.
You already likely might know that David Allen was mentored by Ray Harryhausen himself.
Carry on team.
So glad I found your channel!
I'm 54...and love sci-fi and such. How have I never even heard of this that I can recall? Innnnteresting! Thanks 🙂 OH...how about that movie form the 50s..."THEM", the giant ants one!?
Great discussion as always even if I've never heard of Tobor before
Tobor the "Dungeon" Master! 🤣🤣
An often overlooked gem
Saw this as an old rerun on WGN when I was a kid in the 80s and loved it. This along with Robbie, B9 and the Colossus of New York were my favorite scifi robots.
Funny, I never saw that movie. Guess it never made it to creature feature or mystery theater 2000. Thanks
Love your videos, and the info you give. Love watching these movies growing up. Please keep the videos coming. Also thank you
Another Great Episode, thank Dan :)
LOL! I haven't thought about Tobor in at least 50 years! Thanks for that!