I’m 67 and still remember the day my father told me he died. I was heartbroken. I still miss him. I can watch these shows and still feel the pain of his loss.
I loved to watch Superman. George Reeves died 9 days before my 4th birthday. When my mother told me he had died I had a hard time understanding how Superman could die.
Still remember this from my childhood (born in '64). That theme music (ESPECIALLY the end credits) is one of the GREATEST soundtracks of ALL time. I can STILL just feel it's sheer magnificence inside after all these years hearing it here again. We will never again have such proud, noble, perfect heroes as THIS Superman.
When they show him as Clark Kent...that look! Bring back Double Breasted wide lapels in great grey material. Could not have been more dapper! Timeless "Real Man" look.
I’m 75 and the tv series and the comic books were staples of my childhood. Reeves death was a big deal for my 10 year old brain to process at the time. RIP George Reeves ❤
Happy, simpler times.. throwing the red towel on your back while glued to the TV set. The Reeve(s) Superman portrayals symbolized the best in us - of what we could be and can be.. They made so many kids of multiple generations believe in higher ideals.. We could use more of that today.
Here too. I remember Superman was on then followed by Adventure Time out of Pittsburgh station then my favorites the Three Stooges......America sure has turned to crap since then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truth, Justice, and the American Way...... Damn democrats would call that racist today.
@@davidsomerset8411 HEY i am a democrat and I love the American way and I grew up with George Reeves George Reeves is MY first superman lol geez i am sure sensitive about anyone making jokes about democrats lol
“Yes, it’s SUPERMAN ... strange visitor from another planet, who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men! Superman, who change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who, disguised as ‘Clark Kent,’ mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way!”
I remember watching this show when I was a little kid. I only had a black & white tv - never had the chance to watch this show in color. This is a treat. Thank you for sharing - it brings me so many childhood memories!
I remember being somewhere around 8 years old and watching Superman sitting on my Dad's knee, couldn't wait to watch Superman with him. This show was so COOL, truly loved this show in its prime. 😉
Superman was and still is my hero. I remember years ago when I was a young boy dressing up and pretending I was Clark Kent/Superman. I was always cutting up rags to make the Superman S to pin to my t-shirts and use a towel for a cape. Then I would watch Superman with George Reeves. I loved it.
When I was six years old I remember I took one of my baby sister's diapers (in those days these were used instead of Pampers, Luvs, etc.) and with a ball point pent I drew a large S on it and used it as a cape. Lol!!!!!!!
Echoing all these sentiments, glad I grew up back in those charming 50's. They should have said Superman one more time at end of opening theme, what a great show!
I remember this in first-run on ABC. It was the last brace of 13 episodes, and they either followed or were preceded by the Mickey Mouse Club. I have never loved a television show more than I loved Adventures of Superman when I was six. Thank you, cast and crew, all of you.
What I always liked about this show was that Clark Kent was a good character all on his own. He was not just some wimp, but a respected journalist with friends and everything.
Interesting thing is that Clark doesn't actually exist. When we see Chris or George playing Superman, when he puts on the Clark suit, that is Superman playing Clark. George and Chris never played Clark, they played Superman. Lois, Perry and Jimmy think that Clark is a real person, a separate person from Superman. We the audience know that it's Superman in disguise
@@vinvass2674 That is the point. In this version, Clark WAS a "real guy" in that he seemed to have a life besides being superman. He (Clark) worked with eh police, he did not just jump into the janitor's closet when Inspector Henderson came by. Clark was a respected reporter by the newspaper, his colleagues, and the police. THIS was missing in all the incarnations since.
And this is how it all started. Superman will always go on in our hearts and dreams. In the world of many films and TV series of Superman he will always be alive with us his many world wide fans. Up Up And Away.
People think this is funny or corny. Nope. All of us who watched this show believed (and still do) in 'truth, justice and the American way'. When we heard that music and saw him standing in front of the flag, it was real, it made us proud and it was all embodied in Superman...the one, the only true Superman, George Reeves.
No, I understand where you're coming from. To me, there are MAYBE 3 live-action Superman actors that were iconic. I probably rank Christopher Reeve towards the top personally just for the 1978 film. After Superman II, it goes downhill (III and IV are NOT good films; Man of Steel, B V S, and Supes Returns are best forgotten if you don't want to go insane or cry in bed!) although I would urge people to give the "Donner Cut" edition of Superman II a look. It really is dramatically different from the theatrical version and closer to what the intent was for the first two films which were compromised by situations out of the director's control -- ie, tight release schedules, overly ambitious production plans/shoot schedules of the producers, and a creative/personal clash between the exec producers and Director Richard Donner (who was credited for the first film and shot well after half of Superman II before he was fired; a good chunk of his footage made it into the theatrical cut of Superman II).. After him -- Oh, I can definitely see what drew people to George Reeves. There's definitely a charisma and earnestness there that I find lacking in most modern superhero films. Again, I still give the personal nod (Superman-wise) to Christopher Reeve but having read the older Superman comics AND having seen the Fleischer shorts as well as listening to hours of The Adv of Superman radio series, I can see why kids of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s considered George Reeves "Superman" the first actor to BE Superman. Neither George Reeves or Christopher Reeve were perfect people. They were accused of some personal misconduct and had problems in their personal lives but they ultimately understood what Superman stood for and behaved in character. While they were in costume, they were Superman for the generations of kids while they lived AND did the character's legacy credit. They're still held up as the standard by which all other actors who approach that role are judged. So far, everybody after them HAS been found wanting to an extent. I think I'll be practically dead before/IF they ever find someone worthy of taking over the Superman role and doing it justice. The Superman that Reeves and Reeve portray is a very decent being without the general selfishness and self-centeredness you see in the "deconstructed" superhero archetype which I think misses the morality/fantasy point of these characters. it doesn't feel right when they try to force Superman into a mold like Batman or Spider-Man... It's simply not what the character was intended for, it's not how he's best played. Ironically, the closest analogue to Superman in Marvel is Captain America -- he's just a very decent man trying to do the right thing and follow his ethos, to not be swayed by politics and the materialism (re: greed) of the world. I feel sorry for people who think that's cornball and not a desirable personality for a heroic character. I'd also have to say that I liked Kirk Allyn (the actor from the Superman serials) as well but I'd have to watch the first Superman serial (and the sequel which I NEVER caught!) again. I do have the recollection that I liked the first Superman serial in some ways BETTER than The Adventures of Capt Marvel serial which is generally considered THE BEST superhero serial of the Golden Age of Comics. Nobody disputes that the 1940s Batman serials SUCKED, though! LOL
As a Fan I've enjoyed all interpretations of the Character. The performance of Christopher Reeve is my Favorite, but I really like what George Reeves did as The man of Steel as well.
George Reeves will always be "THE" Superman to this guy. I remember hurrying home after school to see these episodes in the 60's! Even had mom make me a cape! And the music! Annotator and producer Paul Mandell identified Herschel Burke Gilbert, Herb Taylor, and Rudy Schrager as being among the composers and orchestrators deserving credit for the music. I don't know about everyone else, but whenever I hear the music my blood starts pumping and my heart racing! "Truth, Justice, and The American Way--SUPERMAN!"
I remember the days running home from school non stop arms out like superman, trying to reach the black and white TV to watch Christopher Reeve in Superman by 3:30 PM, truly my hero then and now, great memories, and how one show can shape the way of life for one little kid, or should say thousands...
The music was composed for other feature films (e.g. "Open Secret" by Gilbert) but it was their use for "The Adventures Of Superman" that mattered, and Gilbert still received royalties for the music until his death (thanks to endless rebroadcasts, V.H.S. and D.V.D. sales) because he owned the publishing rights to his music.
I was ten years old in 1965 and every day after school I watched the Amazing Adventures of Superman in color. Watching this brings tears of nostalgia to my eyes. After this came Astroboy. What a lineup.
@@MegaTurkeylips yes I remember getting up early on a Saturday and watching cartoons with my sister!! Those certainly were good times to grow up in. I’m glad I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and not now.
I remember watching this as a kid. To me, it was all real. not actors...that was Superman! I remember that theme music would send shivers up my spine. And George Reeves played it straight. What a memory. Thanks for posting this.
i love the bad special effects from most very oldest live actions tv shows and movies, that are very old for theses ages, the best and realistic special effects don't exist yet in theses oldest ages,
@Desmond Bagley Well spoken. Sad to see so many sheep from the era of Trump still believing in "The American Way" fallacy. At least the original Max Fleischer toons said "for truth, justice and peace".
@Norin Ali C'mon man I DID enjoy the show. I have always thought of Superman as a citizen of the world. I also enjoy the work of John Byrne but his continuity of Supes being born from a birthing matrix on american soil instead of being an "immigrant alien baby [who also entered the US illegally]" found by the Kents (just for the sake of being a "100% american born-citizen") has always been whimsical and stupid. Also, the massive backlash caused by Superman renouncing his U.S citizenship in 2011 shows how americans perceive their overwhelming power over the rest of the world and their unwillingness to share it. I can also see, from your previous post, that you are a Trump supporter. That, I can respect, because you haven't disrespected me. But Trump abhorrs immigants. And in my mind, Superman will always be an immigrant. Trump's "american way" is not what Mr. Siegel and Mr. Shuster envisioned when they created Superman, and I was being sarcastic about it. In any case, I apologize if my previous comment offended you. Have a good day sir.
Faster than a speeding bullet was voiced by a Mr. Kennedy and he received 350 dollars. The other announcer who says Superman magazine over the closing credits is Charlie Lyon. He was paid by Kellogg and originally he said Kellogg in his lines and it was edited out for reruns. Charlie Lyon also does in intro for the 1950s western TV show Annie Oakley.
Whenever I hear the "truth, justice, and the American way" bit, I always remember the exchange between Lois and Superman in the first Christopher Reeve film: Supes: "I'm hear to fight for truth, justice, and the American way." Lois: "You're going to end up fighting every elected official in this country!"
Something else about that movie with ChristopherReeves in 1978, when they did the introduction and Superman was being introduced, they said that same line " Truth justice and the American way!" Well people laugh in the movie theater. A bunch of sob's. That movie came out 3 years after the Vietnam War ended. I served in VN, and that hurt to hear people feel that way about the country. How far we had fallen. As far as I'm concerned, there never was, nor will there be a better country on this planet. This comment may have been a little to political, but I still remember to this day...
I'm 157 and I remember watching this as a middle-aged man. Brings a tear to my eye when I look back on those days. My wife used to do exactly what I said and never complained about cooking, sewing and washing the dishes.
The narrator is Bill Kennedy, a moderately successful 40's and 50's actor who from the 50's to the 80's hosted a daily movie show in Detroit. A wealth of movie trivia long before TCM.
Who did the opening music ? Never saw a credit at the end of the episodes.
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George Reeves The true Superman of all times. He gave everything to this roll and when I hear the music, tears come to my eyes. We love you George, to us you are the Superman of all times..
Too bad he was snubbed by the showrunners in the CW crisis crossover. If it wasn't for the Adventures of Superman they and all the actors in it might not have had jobs.
Personally, I LOVE superhero movies and TV shows. They are fantastic in terms of the stories and characters that help bring them to celluloid life. Wonderful!
WE LOVED this program... How well I remember... we would run inside from playing just to watch SUPERMAN ! We were devastated when My mother told us he had died ... she never told us how.
I remember when George Reeves died, I was confused (I was 6 years old, and watched the show every afternoon) and asked my Dad "How could Superman die?" Dad burst my bubble and said "There's no such thing as Superman!"
Still one of the best opening titles -EVER- the use of the musical harp strings when he gets ready to fly or do something. Super still hangs in my mind since 1962/63 . I also liked that Superman and Clark's face never got ruffled. He Always stayed calm and collected. It was a little thing but Reeves pulled it off like a pro. I especially liked Superman vs the Mole men. They took out that fire extinguisher ray gun and shot him in chest with No effect. Can still remember it from childhood clearly
@jc1990wm You could always leave! This IS a free country. They didn't steal it from the Indians, they lost the war. Go look into the past of other countries and see how wonderful their pasts are. It's people like you that are trying to tear down the country. But you'll lose, just like every other enemy has lost.
I fondly remember that the only thing I wanted for the rest of my life was a Superman outfit. The same one worn by Mr. Reeves in the series. I got my wish on my birthday, either 9th or 10th!!!
"Don't miss the next thrill-packed episode in the amazing Adventures of Superman! Superman is based on the original character appearing in Superman magazines."
I used to watch these on smoggy L.A. afternoons in the 1970s... Today people dismiss it because of the low budgets, simple special effects, etc. They totally miss the point. It is simply terrific, exactly the way it is, from the opening harp riff to the last frame.
One of my favourite lines was when Jimmy goes into Clark Kent's office and says "Mr. Kent I'm sorry, I drove your car off of a cliff!" Kent's response? "WHAT??!! Why you chowder head!!" LMAO, I died with laughter!!
Steve Austin was my Superman, great opening also. Born in 1970, I do remember watching reruns with my dad he was born in 51 so this was a big deal to him. He told me that George reeves killed himself. I lost my dad in July, great seeing this. It takes me back to when my dad was Superman on my eyes.
Loved the show, and was one sad six- year-old when hearing about George Reeves' death. Was thrilled several years later when Aurora came out with the Superman figure model kit. It cost me two weeks' allowance, but it was worth it!
@@williamdunphy352 I still watch it when it comes on the black and white intro was the best.How could you not get pumped up when you heard the words more powerful then a locomotive. able to leap tall buildings in a single bound Bruce
I actually can't remember ever seeing it. I think it looks fantastic for the time when it was made. A shame a lot of people don't have any appreciation for these classics anymore...
I was hooked on watching superman when I was 5 years old , even though I watched reruns, I was hooked, I even had a bath towel wrapped around my neck. Great memories. Thank you for sharing.
@@markcadieux3445 Sadly whether he committed suicide or was murdered has never been proven one way or the other. I prefer to remember how he lived and how great his portrayal of Superman was. Same with Christopher Reeve who frankly was never that great of an actor but was perfect for the role of Superman. His non-Superman roles weren't all that great.
Dam @1:16 was pretty cool lol. You kno the actor Chow Yun Fat kinda has his same super smile. The look on this guy was one of supreme confidence lol. He's relaxed as Dean Cain, Optimistic as Christopher Reeve, and sturdy as John Wayne.
George Reeves directed this episode? Wow, I never knew that. RIP to all. The last two just went f we years ago. Now they all have their own Metropolis. Thanks for sharing, though reminds me of my age.
Reeves’ color flying scene looked so much better than the black and white ones. In the B&W shows, he looked too big because of the padding and the harness he had to work with. It was really improved for the color episodes.
Absolutely loved this show as a kid. Still remember him standing there, with arms on hips, deflecting bullets off his chest. But when a chair is thrown at him, he ducks, LOL!
I was looking for the building featured as the Daily Planet. It could be city hall. I drove in LA once and passed by it, but should have stopped. On George Reeves as Superman. He played it just right, not corny. Played it straight with humor. Contrast that with what Roger Moore did with James Bond ... he just got too cute in the later films (with some nice exceptions, of course). Reeves was also a good actor, critical to play Superman. The supporting cast was great also -- Perry White et al. The various Lois Lanes were also sexy. Jimmy Olsen also had the benefit of a good actor with a well-rounded character, considering the era. The Superman theme is the greatest. Better than the Christopher Reeve version -- although that version has some shades of the original. One of the best touches is Superman's 'whooshing' sound when he flies. A real pity the film versions didn't incorporate that. Final verdict: a classic, as long as there is TV.
I wasin Los Angeles a long time ago and was driving on one or the other of the freeways, and then all of a sudden there was the Daily Planet coming up on my right. I swear I looked ... up in the sky.
"The establishing shot of The Daily Planet building in the first season was the E. Clem Wilson Building in Los Angeles, California, on Wilshire Boulevard, for decades famous as the headquarters of Mutual of Omaha, its brilliant white globe atop a tall pillar a familiar landmark to local residents. From the second season onward, stock shots of the 32-story Los Angeles City Hall were used as the Planet building." --Wikipedia entry from "The Adventures of Superman" (Locations section)
I'm 67 now. First, DAMN...Clark Kent seems to have only had two suits. that beautiful grey number and then the red and blue with the cape. Clark Kent ROCKED that suit! Dapper to too weak a word for that look. The hat at a perfect angle, those horn rim glasses and the styled hair. Total GQ! This guy ROCKED. Second, to this day, I hear the "Superman March" and I'm a kid again. I get to watch him on Sundays on the HEROS and ICONS broadcast station. George was a big part of my world. As I got older and understood the tragedy of his death, it broke my heart. I've watch films of him explaining to children that he was a character and couldn't really fly or stop bullets but it didn't matte to them. He was Superman! He was a genuinely a good guy and seemed to love his child fans and cared about the image he portrayed. So sad we lost him before he could discover what he REALLY created with his character. He acted it as well as he could. The writing of the scripts was dodgy at best, but he ALWAYS delivered it with all his heart and soul.That music was part of the wholehearted charm of the series. The opening and closing theme. His flying music. All the incidental music when the bad guys would appear. They STILL affect me! Such a good show. Again, some of the writing was sub-par for George's ability but as I said, he gave it everything he had to sell it and it worked! I miss Superman.
Thanks for the memory, circa 1960, Miami Florida, WTVJ channel 4. Monday evenings was the only day of the week we could stay up late on a school night to watch the Amazing Adventures of Superman. George Reeves was without doubt the best Superman. Voorhees
George Reeves as Superman is and has been the best Superman ever he is accounted for everyone and it would have been great if there was another one in like him thank you
I'm 47 and got to see these as re-runs as a kid. I loved them next to watching the Superfriends on Saturday morning cartoons( Where did that go?! ). My first real introduction to the character, unfortunately was Superman 1978 starring Christopher Reeve. I still enjoyed watching Steve Reeves save the day. The original Lois and Jimmy had cameos in the 1978 film as Lois Lane's parents during the train race scene. Fantastic!
I watched on channel 44 here in Chicago George was the man until Chris came along but George still had that certain toughness to his portrayal of Superman that Chris didn't have but both were great their own way
I love how whenever Superman is flying, they put on the DUN DUN DUN DUN-DA-RA-RA music. I kinda prefer this music to the Chris Reeve version (no offense, it's an incredible orchestration) but this one makes u want to get up and fight bad guys and save people's lives...
George played one of the twin brothers wooing Scarlett at the beginning of the Gone Wind the Wind movie (1939), but I think the credits have him listed as the wrong brother.
If you watch the episode of the mind machine when goes behind the oil tanks then comes out you can see the backlot to gone with the wind (tara) plantation house
“Superman” was very popular with Japanese children. At that time, television was not yet popular in Japan. I went to my friend's house every Thursday to show "Superman".
AMEN!!!! It's a shame that the CW ,during the Crisis miniseries, was able to give the 90's Flash a tribute and a finale for the character but didn't even acknowledge George Reeves 50's Superman !!!!
I’m 67 and still remember the day my father told me he died. I was heartbroken. I still miss him. I can watch these shows and still feel the pain of his loss.
How TF did he tell you he died if he was dead?
@@aidnbruenwick3956 do you have brain damage? Superman died not his dad
I loved to watch Superman. George Reeves died 9 days before my 4th birthday. When my mother told me he had died I had a hard time understanding how Superman could die.
BEST PART
the death was mysterious but ultimately deemed a suicide even though there were many pieces of evidence that suggest a homocide
I couldn't believe Superman died.
I’m sixty five and I can still watch The Adventures Of Superman with the eyes of a child. Thank you George Reeves.. R.I.P.
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Nobody was better ESPECIALLY as clark kent flashing that million dollar smile!
In memorian george reeves
I like the b/w's ...i still watch today
I'll be 70 and still can be that child again!!!
I'm 72 and I remember coming home after school and watching Superman was my favorite show still is.
Still remember this from my childhood (born in '64). That theme music (ESPECIALLY the end credits) is one of the GREATEST soundtracks of ALL time. I can STILL just feel it's sheer magnificence inside after all these years hearing it here again. We will never again have such proud, noble, perfect heroes as THIS Superman.
When they show him as Clark Kent...that look! Bring back Double Breasted wide lapels in great grey material. Could not have been more dapper! Timeless "Real Man" look.
Without George Reeves there wouldn’t be a Superman ...Rest In Peace sir
If there's ever a time when America needs Superman, it is now!
Need the whole Justice League...but you"d still have one acting a liberal
@@richardwhite9975 I don't know... I feel like all of them would be liberals
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Superman,The Lone Ranger,Lucas McCain and Snake Plissken.
My grandparents used to show me this every time I came over. My favorite show.
Long live George Reeves. Great job bringing the Superman Character to life.
I’m 75 and the tv series and the comic books were staples of my childhood. Reeves death was a big deal for my 10 year old brain to process at the time. RIP George Reeves ❤
Any young people blessed to have such fine influences in their childhood were blessed!
One of the best TV themes ever.
If we can go back in time I would leave all this shit behind me
Happy, simpler times.. throwing the red towel on your back while glued to the TV set. The Reeve(s) Superman portrayals symbolized the best in us - of what we could be and can be.. They made so many kids of multiple generations believe in higher ideals.. We could use more of that today.
We do lol. Old timers don't understand.
Nothing got us to the television quicker than “Superman is on!”
The trains shown in the Adventures of Superman are of the old Southern Pacific Railroad, now part of Union Pacific RR.
I am 56 years old and I remember Superman reruns everyday after school it's been years what a memory
Joe Mullin me too
Me too. I can still recite the intro by heart.
Still watch when ever it's on, remember my grandmother making me a superman costume including red boots
Here too. I remember Superman was on then followed by Adventure Time out of Pittsburgh station then my favorites the Three Stooges......America sure has turned to crap since then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Truth, Justice, and the American Way...... Damn democrats would call that racist today.
@@davidsomerset8411 HEY i am a democrat and I love the American way and I grew up with George Reeves
George Reeves is MY first superman
lol geez i am sure sensitive about anyone making jokes about democrats lol
Great Cesar’s ghost! Just the 4 minutes of this made me smile
“Yes, it’s SUPERMAN ... strange visitor from another planet, who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men! Superman, who change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who, disguised as ‘Clark Kent,’ mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way!”
George Reeves was the ultimate Clark Kent/Superman. Irreplaceable! Such a hero. "The Adventures of Superman" was sensational!
I remember watching this show when I was a little kid. I only had a black & white tv - never had the chance to watch this show in color. This is a treat. Thank you for sharing - it brings me so many childhood memories!
I am 66.67 in a matter of days and I still love watching this show. I have every episode on DVD.
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My favorite is still the only two-parter of the series; 'The Mole People'.
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Remember after school glass of milk and SUPERMAN on our BLACK&WHITE TV
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I remember being somewhere around 8 years old and watching Superman sitting on my Dad's knee, couldn't wait to watch Superman with him. This show was so COOL, truly loved this show in its prime. 😉
Superman was and still is my hero. I remember years ago when I was a young boy dressing up and pretending I was Clark Kent/Superman. I was always cutting up rags to make the Superman S to pin to my t-shirts and use a towel for a cape. Then I would watch Superman with George Reeves. I loved it.
Ronnie Harper loved it and still do love it
My mom made a green cape for me with square "S" on the back, saying that it (the S) was an American S. God bless her.
When I was six years old I remember I took one of my baby sister's diapers (in those days these were used instead of Pampers, Luvs, etc.) and with a ball point pent I drew a large S on it and used it as a cape. Lol!!!!!!!
Echoing all these sentiments, glad I grew up back in those charming 50's. They should have said Superman one more time at end of opening theme, what a great show!
Boy the theme brought the biggest smile to me I have had in ages❤️ So many good memories of watching this show when I was a child!
I can remember watching this as a kid and still like watching the re runs on TV!
I remember this in first-run on ABC. It was the last brace of 13 episodes, and they either followed or were preceded by the Mickey Mouse Club. I have never loved a television show more than I loved Adventures of Superman when I was six. Thank you, cast and crew, all of you.
What I always liked about this show was that Clark Kent was a good character all on his own. He was not just some wimp, but a respected journalist with friends and everything.
Interesting thing is that Clark doesn't actually exist. When we see Chris or George playing Superman, when he puts on the Clark suit, that is Superman playing Clark. George and Chris never played Clark, they played Superman. Lois, Perry and Jimmy think that Clark is a real person, a separate person from Superman. We the audience know that it's Superman in disguise
@@vinvass2674 That is the point. In this version, Clark WAS a "real guy" in that he seemed to have a life besides being superman. He (Clark) worked with eh police, he did not just jump into the janitor's closet when Inspector Henderson came by. Clark was a respected reporter by the newspaper, his colleagues, and the police. THIS was missing in all the incarnations since.
And this is how it all started.
Superman will always go on in our hearts and dreams.
In the world of many films and TV series of Superman he will always be alive with us his many world wide fans. Up Up And Away.
People think this is funny or corny. Nope. All of us who watched this show believed (and still do) in 'truth, justice and the American way'. When we heard that music and saw him standing in front of the flag, it was real, it made us proud and it was all embodied in Superman...the one, the only true Superman, George Reeves.
Jupiter Le Grand absolutely !!
No, I understand where you're coming from.
To me, there are MAYBE 3 live-action Superman actors that were iconic.
I probably rank Christopher Reeve towards the top personally just for the 1978 film. After Superman II, it goes downhill (III and IV are NOT good films; Man of Steel, B V S, and Supes Returns are best forgotten if you don't want to go insane or cry in bed!) although I would urge people to give the "Donner Cut" edition of Superman II a look. It really is dramatically different from the theatrical version and closer to what the intent was for the first two films which were compromised by situations out of the director's control -- ie, tight release schedules, overly ambitious production plans/shoot schedules of the producers, and a creative/personal clash between the exec producers and Director Richard Donner (who was credited for the first film and shot well after half of Superman II before he was fired; a good chunk of his footage made it into the theatrical cut of Superman II)..
After him -- Oh, I can definitely see what drew people to George Reeves. There's definitely a charisma and earnestness there that I find lacking in most modern superhero films. Again, I still give the personal nod (Superman-wise) to Christopher Reeve but having read the older Superman comics AND having seen the Fleischer shorts as well as listening to hours of The Adv of Superman radio series, I can see why kids of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s considered George Reeves "Superman" the first actor to BE Superman.
Neither George Reeves or Christopher Reeve were perfect people. They were accused of some personal misconduct and had problems in their personal lives but they ultimately understood what Superman stood for and behaved in character. While they were in costume, they were Superman for the generations of kids while they lived AND did the character's legacy credit. They're still held up as the standard by which all other actors who approach that role are judged. So far, everybody after them HAS been found wanting to an extent. I think I'll be practically dead before/IF they ever find someone worthy of taking over the Superman role and doing it justice.
The Superman that Reeves and Reeve portray is a very decent being without the general selfishness and self-centeredness you see in the "deconstructed" superhero archetype which I think misses the morality/fantasy point of these characters. it doesn't feel right when they try to force Superman into a mold like Batman or Spider-Man... It's simply not what the character was intended for, it's not how he's best played. Ironically, the closest analogue to Superman in Marvel is Captain America -- he's just a very decent man trying to do the right thing and follow his ethos, to not be swayed by politics and the materialism (re: greed) of the world. I feel sorry for people who think that's cornball and not a desirable personality for a heroic character.
I'd also have to say that I liked Kirk Allyn (the actor from the Superman serials) as well but I'd have to watch the first Superman serial (and the sequel which I NEVER caught!) again. I do have the recollection that I liked the first Superman serial in some ways BETTER than The Adventures of Capt Marvel serial which is generally considered THE BEST superhero serial of the Golden Age of Comics. Nobody disputes that the 1940s Batman serials SUCKED, though! LOL
As a Fan I've enjoyed all interpretations of the Character. The performance of Christopher Reeve is my Favorite, but I really like what George Reeves did as The man of Steel as well.
White Boy superhero... In reality... What happened to George Reeves and Christopher Reeves ???
Christopher Reeve ???
This was one of the best things about being a kid in the early 1960s. Loved it.
I used to get chills when I heard that flying music! I knew that help and justice was coming
George Reeves will always be "THE" Superman to this guy. I remember hurrying home after school to see these episodes in the 60's! Even had mom make me a cape! And the music! Annotator and producer Paul Mandell identified Herschel Burke Gilbert, Herb Taylor, and Rudy Schrager as being among the composers and orchestrators deserving credit for the music. I don't know about everyone else, but whenever I hear the music my blood starts pumping and my heart racing! "Truth, Justice, and The American Way--SUPERMAN!"
I remember the days running home from school non stop arms out like superman, trying to reach the black and white TV to watch Christopher Reeve in Superman by 3:30 PM, truly my hero then and now, great memories, and how one show can shape the way of life for one little kid, or should say thousands...
Did you mean George Reeves?
Made my mom sew me a Superman outfit and she could barely sew up up and ov vey
He even acts the way he does in the comics. Polite and respectful to all regardless
The music was composed for other feature films (e.g. "Open Secret" by Gilbert) but it was their use for "The Adventures Of Superman" that mattered, and Gilbert still received royalties for the music until his death (thanks to endless rebroadcasts, V.H.S. and D.V.D. sales) because he owned the publishing rights to his music.
I was ten years old in 1965 and every day after school I watched the Amazing Adventures of Superman in color. Watching this brings tears of nostalgia to my eyes. After this came Astroboy. What a lineup.
Oh God,I remember Astroboy, was one of my favorites!! I was 5 in 1965. Also loved Kimba the White Lion. In fact I named one of my cats Kimba!!
@@nataliedeshow768 It was good television back then. Even with only three channels. And the Saturday Morning Cartoons! Good times to be a kid.
@@MegaTurkeylips yes I remember getting up early on a Saturday and watching cartoons with my sister!! Those certainly were good times to grow up in. I’m glad I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and not now.
I remember watching this as a kid. To me, it was all real. not actors...that was Superman! I remember that theme music would send shivers up my spine. And George Reeves played it straight. What a memory. Thanks for posting this.
R.I.P. George Reeves, Noel Neill, Jack Larson, John Hamilton, Robert Shayne
I LOVED Noel Neill...she was the big screen's first Lois Lane, and will always be the best one.
i love the bad special effects from most very oldest live actions tv shows and movies, that are very old for theses ages, the best and realistic special effects don't exist yet in theses oldest ages,
Phyllis Coates, who was Lois Lane for the first season, is still around. She's 93 years old. (As of this writing)
@@rolex4524 Well, that's a matter of opinion. To me, Phillis Coats was the best Lois Lane, and she was really hot besides...
@@brianshawkey2910 I had a "thing" for Phyllis Coates as a kid. (no "knock" on Noel Neill.) I'm glad she's still with us. 😊
There has NEVER been a more inspiring ending to a TV show that the words "fight[ing] for truth, justice, and the American way."
Well there was Ted Knight's intro to Superfriends; "Their Mission: To Fight Injustice, to right that was wrong, and to serve all mankind!"
Both good!
@Desmond Bagley Shove it, hippie.
@Desmond Bagley Well spoken. Sad to see so many sheep from the era of Trump still believing in "The American Way" fallacy. At least the original Max Fleischer toons said "for truth, justice and peace".
@Norin Ali C'mon man I DID enjoy the show. I have always thought of Superman as a citizen of the world. I also enjoy the work of John Byrne but his continuity of Supes being born from a birthing matrix on american soil instead of being an "immigrant alien baby [who also entered the US illegally]" found by the Kents (just for the sake of being a "100% american born-citizen") has always been whimsical and stupid. Also, the massive backlash caused by Superman renouncing his U.S citizenship in 2011 shows how americans perceive their overwhelming power over the rest of the world and their unwillingness to share it.
I can also see, from your previous post, that you are a Trump supporter. That, I can respect, because you haven't disrespected me. But Trump abhorrs immigants. And in my mind, Superman will always be an immigrant. Trump's "american way" is not what Mr. Siegel and Mr. Shuster envisioned when they created Superman, and I was being sarcastic about it. In any case, I apologize if my previous comment offended you. Have a good day sir.
Been watching since the 50's still love it.
Faster than a speeding bullet was voiced by a Mr. Kennedy and he received 350 dollars. The other announcer who says Superman magazine over the closing credits is Charlie Lyon. He was paid by Kellogg and originally he said Kellogg in his lines and it was edited out for reruns. Charlie Lyon also does in intro for the 1950s western TV show Annie Oakley.
The theme song was just the best!!!
Whenever I hear the "truth, justice, and the American way" bit, I always remember the exchange between Lois and Superman in the first Christopher Reeve film:
Supes: "I'm hear to fight for truth, justice, and the American way."
Lois: "You're going to end up fighting every elected official in this country!"
Something else about that movie with ChristopherReeves in 1978, when they did the introduction and Superman was being introduced, they said that same line " Truth justice and the American way!" Well people laugh in the movie theater. A bunch of sob's. That movie came out 3 years after the Vietnam War ended. I served in VN, and that hurt to hear people feel that way about the country.
How far we had fallen. As far as I'm concerned, there never was, nor will there be a better country on this planet. This comment may have been a little to political, but I still remember to this day...
I'm 157 and I remember watching this as a middle-aged man. Brings a tear to my eye when I look back on those days. My wife used to do exactly what I said and never complained about cooking, sewing and washing the dishes.
The narrator is Bill Kennedy, a moderately successful 40's and 50's actor who from the 50's to the 80's hosted a daily movie show in Detroit. A wealth of movie trivia long before TCM.
Who did the opening music ? Never saw a credit at the end of the episodes.
George Reeves The true Superman of all times. He gave everything to this roll and when I hear the music, tears come to my eyes. We love you George, to us you are the Superman of all times..
Amen!
Too bad he was snubbed by the showrunners in the CW crisis crossover. If it wasn't for the Adventures of Superman they and all the actors in it might not have had jobs.
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Rest in Peace George Reeves.
I'm 68 and I loved Superman and I still do.
Personally, I LOVE superhero movies and TV shows. They are fantastic in terms of the stories and characters that help bring them to celluloid life. Wonderful!
Brings back memories of innocent childhood!
Truth , Justice and the American Way . Spectacular words that have modeled my life . 🇺🇸👍🏻
One of my favorite shows back then.. Best show with George Reeves.. was sad when he died..
WE LOVED this program... How well I remember... we would run inside from playing just to watch SUPERMAN ! We were devastated when My mother told us he had died ... she never told us how.
I remember when George Reeves died, I was confused (I was 6 years old, and watched the show every afternoon) and asked my Dad "How could Superman die?" Dad burst my bubble and said "There's no such thing as Superman!"
Still one of the best opening titles -EVER- the use of the musical harp strings when he gets ready to fly or do something. Super still hangs in my mind since 1962/63 . I also liked that Superman and Clark's face never got ruffled. He Always stayed calm and collected. It was a little thing but Reeves pulled it off like a pro. I especially liked Superman vs the Mole men. They took out that fire extinguisher ray gun and shot him in chest with No effect. Can still remember it from childhood clearly
Truth , justice and the American way . I remember those days . Too bad that we as a country may never see them again .
Still a chance to vote them out
the failing Daily Planet . . . fake news
@jc1990wm You could always leave! This IS a free country. They didn't steal it from the Indians, they lost the war. Go look into the past of other countries and see how wonderful their pasts are. It's people like you that are trying to tear down the country. But you'll lose, just like every other enemy has lost.
@@9az56t82 that's true actually
New version: Lies, injustice and the immigrants way.
Watched these re-runs on Sunday after church in the 80s. The good old days werent always so good but sometimes they were great.
Man of steel with heart of gold .Ms. Lane looked mighty cute on the train track.
Only until thousands of tons of steel passed over her.
She always looked good tied up
I grew up with this and I still remember the theme song for this and still watch this, George Reeves, RIP
I fondly remember that the only thing I wanted for the rest of my life was a Superman outfit. The same one worn by Mr. Reeves in the series. I got my wish on my birthday, either 9th or 10th!!!
I am almost 73. I was6 years old and would watch him on tv every day
"Don't miss the next thrill-packed episode in the amazing Adventures of Superman! Superman is based on the original character appearing in Superman magazines."
Muito bom,bons tempos
"The Adventures Of Superman" is now on H&I every Saturday & Sunday morning.
I used to watch these on smoggy L.A. afternoons in the 1970s... Today people dismiss it because of the low budgets, simple special effects, etc. They totally miss the point. It is simply terrific, exactly the way it is, from the opening harp riff to the last frame.
That last line is brilliant and Reeves says it with such relish...
And oddly enough, quite true.
Always loved the opening and closing theme to the original TV series. Reminds me of a John Philip Sousa March.
I STILL get chills hearing the tv theme!
One of my favourite lines was when Jimmy goes into Clark Kent's office and says "Mr. Kent I'm sorry, I drove your car off of a cliff!" Kent's response? "WHAT??!! Why you chowder head!!" LMAO, I died with laughter!!
Steve Austin was my Superman, great opening also. Born in 1970, I do remember watching reruns with my dad he was born in 51 so this was a big deal to him. He told me that George reeves killed himself. I lost my dad in July, great seeing this. It takes me back to when my dad was Superman on my eyes.
Loved the show, and was one sad six- year-old when hearing about George Reeves' death. Was thrilled several years later when Aurora came out with the Superman figure model kit. It cost me two weeks' allowance, but it was worth it!
It's no longer being aired on MeTV, they took it off in 2016. I wish they, (MeTV) would bring it back, for good.
They are now airing "The Adventures Of Superman", every Saturday & Sunday morning on H&I.
@@williamdunphy352 I still watch it when it comes on the black and white intro was the best.How could you not get pumped up when you heard the words more powerful then a locomotive. able to leap tall buildings in a single bound Bruce
Do yourself a favor and buy the digital version of a few episodes, season or the entire show. I now watch whenever I get an itch to do so.
Back when America was recognized all over the Earth as the Greatest Country in the World!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
What an image - Superman standing with the universe behind him.
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I actually can't remember ever seeing it. I think it looks fantastic for the time when it was made. A shame a lot of people don't have any appreciation for these classics anymore...
I was hooked on watching superman when I was 5 years old , even though I watched reruns, I was hooked, I even had a bath towel wrapped around my neck. Great memories. Thank you for sharing.
George Reeves and Christopher Reeve are reuniting in Superman heaven.
I Don't Believe because mr George Reeves makes a suicide
It's against the law of God!
@@waltersantos9963 George Reeves was murdered, probably by Lenore Lemon.
@@markcadieux3445 Sadly whether he committed suicide or was murdered has never been proven one way or the other. I prefer to remember how he lived and how great his portrayal of Superman was. Same with Christopher Reeve who frankly was never that great of an actor but was perfect for the role of Superman. His non-Superman roles weren't all that great.
Walter Santos the Bible proves all the dead are asleep in sheol and eventually all will be saved because of Jesus Christ
IGrew up watching Superman. I was born in 56, they colorized it in 65. We had a color tv earlyer than any other family on my street.
Dam @1:16 was pretty cool lol.
You kno the actor Chow Yun Fat kinda has his same super smile.
The look on this guy was one of supreme confidence lol. He's relaxed as Dean Cain, Optimistic as Christopher Reeve, and sturdy as John Wayne.
George Reeves directed this episode? Wow, I never knew that. RIP to all. The last two just went f we years ago. Now they all have their own Metropolis. Thanks for sharing, though reminds me of my age.
Reeves’ color flying scene looked so much better than the black and white ones. In the B&W shows, he looked too big because of the padding and the harness he had to work with. It was really improved for the color episodes.
I'm 71. And I still remember this original and the best television version
Absolutely loved this show as a kid. Still remember him standing there, with arms on hips, deflecting bullets off his chest. But when a chair is thrown at him, he ducks, LOL!
Maybe chair was made of Kryptonite
He looked more like a puppet on strings. Talk about a career that virtually went nowhere soon afterwards.
Well, let's face it, getting hit with a chair is not fun.
I was looking for the building featured as the Daily Planet. It could be city hall. I drove in LA once and passed by it, but should have stopped.
On George Reeves as Superman. He played it just right, not corny. Played it straight with humor. Contrast that with what Roger Moore did with James Bond ... he just got too cute in the later films (with some nice exceptions, of course). Reeves was also a good actor, critical to play Superman. The supporting cast was great also -- Perry White et al. The various Lois Lanes were also sexy. Jimmy Olsen also had the benefit of a good actor with a well-rounded character, considering the era.
The Superman theme is the greatest. Better than the Christopher Reeve version -- although that version has some shades of the original.
One of the best touches is Superman's 'whooshing' sound when he flies. A real pity the film versions didn't incorporate that.
Final verdict: a classic, as long as there is TV.
I wasin Los Angeles a long time ago and was driving on one or the other of the freeways, and then all of a sudden there was the Daily Planet coming up on my right. I swear I looked ... up in the sky.
"The establishing shot of The Daily Planet building in the first season was the E. Clem Wilson Building in Los Angeles, California, on Wilshire Boulevard, for decades famous as the headquarters of Mutual of Omaha, its brilliant white globe atop a tall pillar a familiar landmark to local residents. From the second season onward, stock shots of the 32-story Los Angeles City Hall were used as the Planet building." --Wikipedia entry from "The Adventures of Superman" (Locations section)
Without a doubt, one of the best TV series of all time. Nothing nowdays even comes close.
I'm 67 now. First, DAMN...Clark Kent seems to have only had two suits. that beautiful grey number and then the red and blue with the cape. Clark Kent ROCKED that suit! Dapper to too weak a word for that look. The hat at a perfect angle, those horn rim glasses and the styled hair. Total GQ! This guy ROCKED. Second, to this day, I hear the "Superman March" and I'm a kid again. I get to watch him on Sundays on the HEROS and ICONS broadcast station. George was a big part of my world. As I got older and understood the tragedy of his death, it broke my heart. I've watch films of him explaining to children that he was a character and couldn't really fly or stop bullets but it didn't matte to them. He was Superman! He was a genuinely a good guy and seemed to love his child fans and cared about the image he portrayed. So sad we lost him before he could discover what he REALLY created with his character. He acted it as well as he could. The writing of the scripts was dodgy at best, but he ALWAYS delivered it with all his heart and soul.That music was part of the wholehearted charm of the series. The opening and closing theme. His flying music. All the incidental music when the bad guys would appear. They STILL affect me! Such a good show. Again, some of the writing was sub-par for George's ability but as I said, he gave it everything he had to sell it and it worked! I miss Superman.
My Hero since childhood
Same here - the original!
I like when appeared on an episode of I love Lucy
Journeyman George was the second to play the role
Me Likewise!
Eve Smith I remember it well.I was so excited as a 6 year old.
I was born in 1968 and enjoyed Superman, Batman and all the others shows back then. We were lucky to have such great TV shows!
George Reeves was the best portrayal of Superman and Clark Kent, great actor.
FYI George Reeves was lauded by the New York Times for his portal of Clark Kent !
Chris Reeve is the best Superman by a long mile!
Thanks for the memory, circa 1960, Miami Florida, WTVJ channel 4. Monday evenings was the only day of the week we could stay up late on a school night to watch the Amazing Adventures of Superman. George Reeves was without doubt the best Superman. Voorhees
George Reeves as Superman is and has been the best Superman ever he is accounted for everyone and it would have been great if there was another one in like him thank you
I'm 47 and got to see these as re-runs as a kid. I loved them next to watching the Superfriends on Saturday morning cartoons( Where did that go?! ). My first real introduction to the character, unfortunately was Superman 1978 starring Christopher Reeve. I still enjoyed watching Steve Reeves save the day. The original Lois and Jimmy had cameos in the 1978 film as Lois Lane's parents during the train race scene. Fantastic!
Geno, I'm wit you. I'm 52. Watched George Reeves as a little boy.
I watched on channel 44 here in Chicago George was the man until Chris came along but George still had that certain toughness to his portrayal of Superman that Chris didn't have but both were great their own way
Of all the Superman themes, the 'Superman March' is the one that gives me chills.
the one & only Superman
I love watching that tv show when I was a kid.
I love how whenever Superman is flying, they put on the DUN DUN DUN DUN-DA-RA-RA music. I kinda prefer this music to the Chris Reeve version (no offense, it's an incredible orchestration) but this one makes u want to get up and fight bad guys and save people's lives...
I love them old black and white Superman movies, but now that they in color are super awesome! Way to go ! Still loving it!
In my opinion; George Reeves is the greatest Superman of all time!
George played one of the twin brothers wooing Scarlett at the beginning of the Gone Wind the Wind movie
(1939), but I think the credits have him listed as the wrong brother.
@Girish Urkavala Moorthy IB Primary Years Legacy - Not a man of steel... murdered or suicide... we'll never know...
Bryan Rawlins true he is amazing
Only superman in that case
If you watch the episode of the mind machine when goes behind the oil tanks then comes out you can see the backlot to gone with the wind (tara) plantation house
The Original and BEST Superman!
This is Fabulous :) Thanks for Posting !!
your so welcome, thanks!
Truth Justice and the American Way. Wish we had those values and pride again
A forever classic
“Superman” was very popular with Japanese children.
At that time, television was not yet popular in Japan.
I went to my friend's house every Thursday to show "Superman".
Man, I wish that DC could use this version of Superman. I would love to see a crossover with Batman '66 and Wonder Woman '77.
AMEN!!!! It's a shame that the CW ,during the Crisis miniseries, was able to give the 90's Flash a tribute and a finale for the character but didn't even acknowledge George Reeves 50's Superman !!!!
Great times, bring em back
George Reeves is still the best Superman. I have season 1 on 📀 The amazing special effects were way ahead of their time.
In your opinion. For me, Christopher Reeve is the best and nobody comes close.
A classic tv series;
Fantastic !