A tribute to George Reeves and the cast and crew of the
Adventures of Superman
A tribute to
George Reeves and the cast and crew of the
Adventures
of Superman
Superman character created
by
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
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~ Scoops of News ~
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Some information about the stunt doubles used in the first season
And then...
several
weeks ago I received an e-mail from Barbara Drake who
was
interested in knowing more about Dale Van Sickel.
Today I received this this followup:
Hi,
Jim… I’m pleased to announce that the story on
Gator-turned-stuntman Dale Van Sickel
is now live on the UF
Advancement website, along with a video on YouTube
that
showcases your analysis of an episode from “Adventures of
Superman.”
Our videographer Jennifer Romano created the video
based on the materials you sent me.
Story: UF’s Superman
We’ve credited you in the video and at the end as well.
Feel
free to share the materials on the your website.
If you embed
the YouTube video, please credit Jennifer Romano/UF Advancement.
Thank
you so much for sharing your insights, analysis and screenshots with
our team.
Thanks to you – and Van Sickel’s daughter, Judy
Buehlman, who confirmed
that her dad practiced the Superman
moves on a trampoline by her
swing set – we have been able to
shed light on a long-ago football hero,
a Hollywood stuntman and
on the inner workings of “Adventures of Superman.”
It is
very exciting!
Have
a great day!
Barbara
Image
by Brad Shey
Remembering
and Celebrating |
A look back at the events of 1951 The
1951 Production Schedule The
Adventures of Superman 1951 A Lois Lane and Perry White Moment (Links to individual “Summer of 1951” pages)
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I
was happy to receive, and I very much appreciate this tribute
to
George Reeves, Phyllis Coates, and “The Adventures
Continue” from Alfred Eaker.
Comics
of the Golden Age Podcast
In
The Darkroom
features
Superman-related pictures from the imagination of
Brad Shey
Letter from Maxine Heller
Allan
Asherman shares some information about
the Adventures
of Superman
20th
Century
Fox Feature Compilations
"I found something interesting right here in the society column of our own paper. Look. Read where I marked it." Well, actually Michael Hayde found it and sent it to me. (But don't forget who posted it.) |
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Brad
Shey shares with us three of
Jack
Larson's Superman
contracts
Since 1989, the readers of The Adventures Continue, through donations and proceeds from sales of certain items, have contributed a total of $24,768 to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America George Reeves was National Chairman of MG in 1955Read letter of appreciation from Esther Land of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.MGA was founded by Jane Ellsworth, wife of "Superman" producer Whitney Ellsworth. George Reeves served as national chairperson in 1955 and remained close to MG in the years following. In fact, through TAC, George Reeves maintains a connection with MG to this day. MG marked its 60th anniversary with a special newsletter that includes the history of the organization complete with the photo of George Reeves accepting a certificate from Jane Ellsworth and Mathilda Kark Spak (page 5). I'm proud to note there is also a nice mention of The Adventures Continue.
Anyone wanting to make a donation in George's name is invited to contact me at jamesnolt@gmail.com. Wouldn't George be surprised to know he continues to inspire generous donations these many years later. ~Jim "Like The Only Real Magic -- The Magic Of Knowledge"The
Adventures Continue (TAC)
is a website devoted to George Reeves and the Adventures
of Superman.
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