Space Command (1953)

TV Series ★ 4.7 30 min

Space Command was a Canadian children's science fiction television adventure series broadcast on CBC (Canadian Broadcast Company) Television in 1953 and 1954. It was the first time the network (CBC) aired its own dramatic series. The series presented life on the fictional space ship XSW1 operated by Space Command, an international organization working to explore and colonize space. Each episode featured the activities of Frank Anderson covering many subject areas such as sunspots, asteroids, space medicine, meteors and evolution. Although short-lived, Space Command proved to be a hit dramatic program for CBC's earliest years. The series aired weekly from 13 March 1953 – 29 May 1954 Unfortunately, only a single episode from November 1953 is know to exist at this time.

Alfred Harris Creator Al Harris Writer Murray Chercover Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 13, 1953
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0045439
Country
Canada
Language
English
Studio
CBC

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Frequently asked questions

What is Space Command about?
Space Command was a Canadian children's science fiction television adventure series broadcast on CBC (Canadian Broadcast Company) Television in 1953 and 1954. It was the first time the network (CBC) aired its own dramatic series. The series presented life on the fictional space ship XSW1 operated by Space Command, an international organization working to explore and colonize space. Each episode featured the activities of Frank Anderson covering many subject areas such as sunspots, asteroids, space medicine, meteors and evolution. Although short-lived, Space Command proved to be a hit dramatic program for CBC's earliest years. The series aired weekly from 13 March 1953 – 29 May 1954 Unfortunately, only a single episode from November 1953 is know to exist at this time.
Who created Space Command?
Space Command was created by Alfred Harris, Murray Chercover.
Who stars in Space Command?
Space Command stars Austin Willis, Andrew Anthony, Bob Barclay, James Doohan.
When was Space Command released?
Space Command is a 1953 action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy series.
Where can I watch Space Command?
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