Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers (1953)
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers (1953)
Overview
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers was a 30-minute, weekly CBS-TV network outer space adventure series, broadcast live Saturdays from April 18, 1953 to May 29, 1954. Set in 2153 and all-too-obviously inspired by Tom Corbett, Space Cadet, the series depicted the adventures of fearless Rocket Rangers, who operated from Omega Base, piloting their nuclear-powered space ship Beta throughout the solar system, to battle crime and the weird menace of extraterrestrial life-forms. The three Rangers were curly-haired Rod Brown, prickly Frank Boyd and obese Wilber Wormser. Their immediate superior was Commander Swift. Director George Gould had also been the director of ABC's Tom Corbett from 1950 to 1952, and he carried with him to CBS several of the writers for that pioneering series, plus its basic concepts, plus the major special effect, an amplifier producing travelling mattes. The very close similarity between Rod Brown and Tom Corbett generated at least one lawsuit, which seems to have resulted in the Rod Brown kinescopes never being rebroadcast. Rod Brown's adventures had a sponsor, Jell-O Instant Pudding. However, there are very few premiums or toys associated with the series, as compared to its rival live space adventure series such as Captain Video, Space Patrol, and Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. A Rocket Ranger membership card and a Rocket Ranger Squadron Charter have been observed. In addition, plaid flannel shirts for young boys, featuring a solid-color flannel placket silkscreened with the Rocket Ranger title, space ship, and spaceman, were also available.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Not Rated
Overview
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers was a 30-minute, weekly CBS-TV network outer space adventure series, broadcast live Saturdays from April 18, 1953 to May 29, 1954. Set in 2153 and all-too-obviously inspired by Tom Corbett, Space Cadet, the series depicted the adventures of fearless Rocket Rangers, who operated from Omega Base, piloting their nuclear-powered space ship Beta throughout the solar system, to battle crime and the weird menace of extraterrestrial life-forms. The three Rangers were curly-haired Rod Brown, prickly Frank Boyd and obese Wilber Wormser. Their immediate superior was Commander Swift. Director George Gould had also been the director of ABC's Tom Corbett from 1950 to 1952, and he carried with him to CBS several of the writers for that pioneering series, plus its basic concepts, plus the major special effect, an amplifier producing travelling mattes. The very close similarity between Rod Brown and Tom Corbett generated at least one lawsuit, which seems to have resulted in the Rod Brown kinescopes never being rebroadcast. Rod Brown's adventures had a sponsor, Jell-O Instant Pudding. However, there are very few premiums or toys associated with the series, as compared to its rival live space adventure series such as Captain Video, Space Patrol, and Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. A Rocket Ranger membership card and a Rocket Ranger Squadron Charter have been observed. In addition, plaid flannel shirts for young boys, featuring a solid-color flannel placket silkscreened with the Rocket Ranger title, space ship, and spaceman, were also available.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Primary
The film's narrative, typical of 1950s sci-fi serials, champions themes of order, defense against external threats, and individual heroism within a structured organization, aligning with right-leaning values of security and duty.
This 1950s science fiction series features traditional casting, predominantly white, with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative frames traditional identities positively, consistent with the era, and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, there is no identifiable depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, a specific portrayal cannot be evaluated, resulting in an N/A rating.
The film "Deadly Doubt" (1953) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a crime drama without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences, resulting in no depiction for evaluation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As the original iteration of the series, "Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers" (1953) introduced all its characters for the first time. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's gender could have been established and subsequently changed.
As the original 1953 television series, "Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers" established the races of its characters. There is no prior source material or previous installment from which characters could have been race-swapped.