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The Main Cast:
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ED KEMMER
Commander "Buzz" Corry
Kemmer was a fighter pilot during World War II. On his 48th combat mission, he
crash landed behind German lines and was a POW until the end of the war.
Kemmer replaced actor Glenn Denning as Commander in Chief, Playing younger
brother BUZZ to Denning's KIT CORRY. After SP he appeared in many TV shows throughout the 50's & 60's. He did
quite a few "B" films such as Earth VS The Spider and Giant From the
Unknown.
For more info on Ed Kemmer click HERE. |
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LYN OSBORN
Cadet Happy
Born in Texas in 1926, a former WWII radio-man, Osborn first appeared in SP in 1951, when the series
ended he went on to such classics as Invasion of the Saucer Men and The Amazing
Colossal Man. Osborn made a few TV appearances until death in 1958 following
brain surgery.
For more info on Lyn Osborn click HERE. |
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KEN MAYOR
Major Robertson
Mayor had a rather extensive career after SP, playing rolls on such hit shows
as, Have Gun Will Travel, The Adventures of Superman, Maverick, Bat Masterson,
Lost in Space & Gunsmoke to name a few. And appeared in such films as
Spencer's Mountain, Bonnie & Clyde and Little Big Man.
For more info on Ken Mayor click HERE. |
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VIRGINIA HEWITT
Carol Carlisle
Hewitt did a few films & TV shows in
the 40's & 50's such as, The Flying Saucer, Bowery Battalion. She died in
1986 of cancer.
For more info on Virginia Hewitt click HERE. |
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NINA BARA
Asst. Security Chief Tonga
Tonga
started out as a villainess known as The Lady of Diamonds. Tonga converted over
to the good side and became active as Asst. Security Chief in the Space Patrol.
Bara was released from Space Patrol in 1953. After her dismissal, she sued the
production company on JAN 18, 1954, for $75,000 in damages to cover the
unauthorized use of any
kinescopes in which she appeared. She settled out of court.
For more info on Nina Bara click HERE. |
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JACK NARZ
Announcer
Jack Narz' career in television spans nearly 30 years. After the service and a
short but productive stint in local radio, Narz often appeared on camera as
announcer on Space Patrol. Narz worked steadily in radio and TV until
achieving his biggest success with the syndicated version of
"Concentration" in 1973. After "Concentration" left the
airwaves in the fall of 1978, Narz semi-retired, but he remains active to this
day on the celebrity golf circuit and on behalf of several charities.
For more info on Jack Narz click HERE. |
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BELA KOVACS
Prince Baccarratti / The Black Falcon
As
associate producer, Kovacs created the role of Prince Baccarratti, who soon
became the main nemesis to Commander Corry and the Space Patrol.
Donning a black leather jacket rented from Western Costume from the 1939
Columbia serial “Flying G-Men”, Kovacs even adopted as an alias the serial
name of “The Black Falcon”. On radio, he played many different characters
and often doubled in other roles on the TV series as well. No matter how they
disguised him and made him up, his thick accent always made him easy to
identify.
For more info on Bela Kovacs click HERE. |
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GLENN DENNING
Commander Kit Corry
Denning played the original Commander in Chief of SP, before being replaced by
Kemmer as Kit's younger brother Buzz. Denning reportedly fell asleep on
the air and often forgot his lines. The chemistry between Lyn Osborn as Happy
just wasn't there. Denning's other work included: Kraft Television
Theatre, Strategic Air Command and Battle Cry.
For more info on Glenn Denning click HERE. |
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EPISODE GUIDE listing.
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Directed by:
Dick Darley (as Dik Darley)
Larry Robertson (1952-1958)
Writing credits
Norman Jolley (head writer)
Originator
Mike Moser
Cast (in credits order)
Ed Kemmer - Commander Buzz Corry
Lyn Osborn - Cadet Happy
Virginia Hewitt - Carol Karlyle
Nina Bara - Tonga
Ken Mayer - Major Robbie Robertson
Norman Jolley - Agent X
Joel Marston - Cam
Marvin Miller - Mr. Proteus
Jack Narz - Announcer
Bela Kovacs - Prince Baccarratti, Black Falcon
Dick Tufeld - Announcer, 1951-1958
Glenn Denning - Commander Kit Corry (1951) (uncredited)
Guest Appearances
Lee Van Cleef in "Derelict Space Station" (ep. #82)
Lois Hall I.
Stanford Jolley (no relation to Norman Jolley)
Produced by
Michael Devery - Executive Producer (as Mike Devery)
Bela Kovacs - Associate Producer
Mike Moser - Producer
Technical Director
Irwin Stanton
Lighting Director
Truck Krone
Original music by
Eric Spear (theme music - uncredited)
Art Direction by
Seymour Klate
Carl Macauley
Set Decoration by
Carl Macauley
Production Management
Larry Robertson - Assistant Production Manager
Sound Department
Charles M. Lewis - Sound
Special Effects by
Al Teany - Special Effects
Production Facilities
KECA-ABC TV Hollywood, CA
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