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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0012569825192
Feature: The first super hero created for comic books, Superman leaped from radio to television when Adventures of Superman debuted in 1952. Produced by Robert J. Maxwell (who also produced the radio version) and Bernard Luber (a veteran of Hollywood serials), each episode screens like aic crime movie, where danger and death lurk in the shadows. Seasons 5 and 6 are the final seasons of thisic TV favorite.R
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 65
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 1.0SpanishSubtitledFrenchSubtitled
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
MPN: 82519
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 14, 2006
Running Time: 677 minutes
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 19, 1952
Features:- The first super hero created for comic books, Superman leaped from radio to television when Adventures of Superman debuted in 1952. Produced by Robert J. Maxwell (who also produced the radio version) and Bernard Luber (a veteran of Hollywood serials), each episode screens like aic crime movie, where danger and death lurk in the shadows. Seasons 5 and 6 are the final seasons of thisic TV favorite.R
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The first super hero created for comic books Superman leaped from radio to television when Adventures of Superman debuted in 1952. Produced by Robert J. Maxwell (who also produced the radio version) and Bernard Luber (a veteran of Hollywood serials) each episode screens like a classic crime movie where danger and death lurk in the shadows. Seasons 5 and 6 are the final seasons of this classic TV favorite.Running Time: 677 min.System Requirements:Run Time: 676 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 012569825192 Manufacturer No: 82519
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Superman's "never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way" on television actually did come to an end in 1957 with the cancellation of the Adventures of Superman series, but not before it completed its sixth season, which is presented in this five-disc set along with its fifth season from 1956. Story-wise, the fifth and sixth seasons trend a fine line between the "serious" tone of the first three seasons (which saw Superman take on gangsters, corrupt scientists, and other villains with roots largely planted in reality) and the more outlandish escapades of the fourth season; examples of the latter include "The Tomb of Zaharan," in which Lois Lane (Noel Neill) is kidnapped by Middle Eastern dignitaries who believe her to be their reincarnated queen; "Mr. Zero," with Billy Curtis (High Plains Drifter) as an alien pressed into illegal service by crooks; and "The Brainy Burro," which features a mind-reading donkey(!) used by nefarious types to commit crimes (the latter is one of three episodes directed by series lead George Reeves). Fortunately, there are plenty of exciting adventures on hand as well, the best of which might be "The Perils of Superman" (also directed by Reeves), which harkens back to Superman's comic book and radio serial origins in its tale of a gang of lead-masked hooligans who subject the Man of Steel and his pals to a series of cliffhanger-style dangers. It's hard to say if modern young viewers will take to these vintage escapades--the special effects remain decidedly primitive, and some of the plotlines will challenge even the most imaginative kid's suspension of disbelief--but for Superman fans and classic TV aficionados, there's still plenty of fun to be found in the Adventures of Superman.
Supplements include a charming chat with co-star Jack Larson in the featurette "Superman's Pal: Jimmy Olson," in which the still spry actor is joined by Neill, special effects expert Bob Burns, and several Superman experts (including actor Jim Beaver of Deadwood fame). A barrage of trailers for previous Superman-related DVDs, including Superman Returns, rounds out the extras. -- Paul Gaita
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I had three episodes on VHS tape that I thought were missing on DVD when I realized I was missing the entire 5th and 6th seasons of the Superman TV series! Sure enough, with this purchase, one of my favorite episodes where Superman walks through a sealed vault to capture a crook who was in hiding waiting out his 7 years 'staute of limitations' to beat the rap was in this series. Of course, Superman never actually walks completely through the wall, but he hears enough conversation to understand ... Read More
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Finally i have completed my collection on The Adventures of Superman, i have seen it yet but I am sure it is memorable as the previous seasons, if you are a Superman fan, then this is a must collection. Please watch the series with a 21th Century mentally that everything must be done now on CGA, just enjoy the beauty of the 50th and they were able to do such peace of work.
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Say it isn't so, has Superman's time as protector of Metropolis and the rest of the world come to an end or will he return one day to face a new set of challenges? Sadly the final 26 thrilling episodes comprising of seasons 5 & 6 of "The Adventures of Superman" in color have come to an end and Superman has hung up his cape, hopefully not for good. Warner Studios has done a really nice job with the final installment of "Superman" and I'm glad I own this amazing DVD set. Once again it appears that ... Read More
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This is a great television show. Superman, being a great American icon of any generation, is worth seeing here as an example of great classic television. There have been many Superman TV shows over the past 50 years, and this is definitely one of the greatest.
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I grew up watching these shows. Own every season and now my children watch them too. Good classic tv without all the sex and violence. Perfect.
