{"id":85669,"date":"2021-08-16T18:58:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T18:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.web.rcn.net\/rcntv\/?p=84921"},"modified":"2021-08-16T18:58:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T18:58:26","slug":"classic-video-showplace-space-patrol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/classic-video-showplace-space-patrol\/","title":{"rendered":"CLASSIC VIDEO SHOWPLACE: \u201cSpace Patrol\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tThe views expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company.<\/p>\n

<\/strong>For over a hundred years some of the greatest video treasures of all time have been produced. Some have been lost in the sands of time and others, soon to be rediscovered, will become fan favorites for a whole new generation.\u00a0 Each week we will feature just one of the many hidden gems that you can see on RCN TV with insights and commentaries on classic television shows, legendary cinematic performances, key names and intriguing storylines from the “Golden Age” of entertainment history.<\/em><\/p>\n

One of the key attributes to have a long-lasting television series is demographics.\u00a0 The more demographic groups a show \u201chits\u201d (or appeals to), the larger the audience and, often, the longer running the success.<\/p>\n

Such was the case in the early 1950s with the science-fiction drama, Space Patrol<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The show appealed to both kids and adults with its themes and its storylines became a popular morning staple on ABC television–one of the first successful shows on America\u2019s \u201cthird network\u201d (ABC\u2019s overall ratings were well behind rivals CBS and NBC in the early years in television history).<\/p>\n

Some other advantages \u201cPatrol\u201d had over other, similar shows during this era include\u2026<\/p>\n

The show\u2019s creator, William Moser, was a World War II Naval Aviator and tried as much as possible to make the flying sequences look and feel as genuine as the technology of the day would allow.
\nThe studio stage they were given was one of the largest ones in the world. While other shows had noticeably cramped space and many locations easily spotted as being reused within the same episode, \u201cPatrol\u201d had an abundance of room to perform both acting scenes and \u201cspecial effects.\u201d This became even more critical to the show\u2019s success when the program transitioned to a live, 30-minute program.<\/p>\n

While money in television production was extremely scarce in the early 1950s, the early success of the show allowed for greater earnings potential and the budget was allowed
\nto dramatically increase by \u201cPatrol\u2019s\u201d second season, allowing for higher quality performers, sets, props and costuming.<\/p>\n

Marketing was also a key element of the program. Corporate sponsor Chex Cereal would often include special Patrol motifs on its packaging boxes. Not only were there \u201cSpace Patrol Clubs\u201d built in and around the television show, but they were elements that made it one of the first \u201cinteractive\u201d TV programs. They frequently asked for mail-in suggestions for the show to make the audience feel like they were directly participating in the show’s production. Later, contests were created with special prize giveaways, further enhancing the connection viewers had with the show.<\/p>\n

One of the narrators of Space Patrol might sound familiar to more modern day audiences. Jack Narz was the show\u2019s first narrator and went on to be an announcer for many popular games shows in the 1970s, 80s and early 90s and also hosted shows himself, like Concentration, Now You See It, Beat the Clock and Video Village.<\/p>\n

Another interesting aspect of the program: the actors themselves would \u201cstep out\u201d of their roles during the show and pitch the main sponsor’s product during the half hour. These entertaining commercial spots are saved and presented in their entirety during our airings of these episodes on RCN TV.<\/p>\n

Tune in or set your DVRs to see Space Patrol on Sundays at 12 noon and Friday mornings at 10am on RCN-TV.<\/p>\n

To view the complete rundown of classic programming on RCN TV, check out the weekly listings here on our website.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The views expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company. For over a hundred years some of the greatest video treasures of all time have been produced. 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