Sky King
Sky King was an American radio and television series. Its lead character was Arizona rancher and aircraft pilot Schuyler "Sky" King. The series may have been based on a true-life personality of the 1930s, Jack Cones, known as the "Flying Constable" of Twentynine Palms in San Bernardino County, California, although this notion is unverified.
The series had strong Western elements. King usually captured criminals and spies and found lost hikers, though he did so with the use of his airplane, the Songbird. Two twin-engine Cessna airplanes were used by King during the course of the TV series. The first was a Cessna T-50 and in later episodes a Cessna 310B was used till the series' end. The 310's make and model type number was prominently displayed during the closing titles.
King and his niece Penny (and sometimes her brother Clipper - first season only) lived on the Flying Crown Ranch, near the fictitious town of Grover, Arizona. Penny and Clipper were also pilots, although they were inexperienced and looked to their uncle for guidance. Penny was an accomplished air racer, rated as a multi-engine pilot, whom Sky trusted to fly the Songbird.
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❤Sky King, my very favorite Sat morn TV show in early 50s.....Boomer 1947 NM
I was a little kid when this show was aired. I didn't miss too many episodes because of my love for aviation. The old black and white shows were always clean with no obscenities and wholesome scripts. The airplane photography was very good for the time. I was glad I grew up in those innocent days. I dont even watch an TV shows anymore. I just watch documentaries on Netflix or KZread.
@rickreeve1246
Жыл бұрын
yeah to bad they are not like that today
Sky King! I was convinced my Dad was Sky King. Growing up in South Dakota, my Dad had a single engine plane and would fly around the State. When I figured out that he was using it for work, he was still a Hero to me. He was a veterinarian. Those ranches and sick animals are miles and miles apart. 2-way radios and planes. We were high tech for those days.
The quality of programming then was so innocent compared to today. Nothing but a good message.
@VintageFilmChannel
2 жыл бұрын
The world has changed, that's for sure...
I really enjoyed Sky King 60 years ago as a kid and I still enjoy each episode today. Good clean wholesome programing. RIP to Sky, Penny and whoever else is no longer with us. That was talent back in the day.
Wonderful TV show, wholesome family entertainment, of the 1950s. Kirby Grant as Schuyler "Sky" King, and Gloria Winters as his niece Penny, and their western style adventures in the modern era aboard his trusty Cessna airplane, the Songbird. Ah, great 1950s TV nostalgia...
This show captured my interest in aviation. I eventually spent 30 years workin in that field - helicopters and commercial a/c
Brings back Saturday mornings loved this show🎉
Nice to Go back to a better time When we all respected each other.. Glad I grew up then ❤
One of my childhood heroes on Saturday morning.
when tv was good to watch.. not like now
The Golden Age of Hollywood and Television. Remember watching Sky King, The Danny Thomas Show, Dragnet, and The Mickey Mouse Club!
Breath of fresh air. This is the world of morals ethics and virtue compared to our current hate division and reprobate minds.
When heros were heros
@johnwilliamson3981
Жыл бұрын
And subs were grinders.
Faintly recall watching it as a very young lad😮😮
I remember ordering a Sky King Ring from the radio days. I think it was 50 cents.
I miss the old big plane
Sky, Sky, Sky. You had such a clear shot. But the rock bombs were much more dramatic.
Penny make sure you put the blocks under the wheels you'll be a lot safer with your hair drying.
@allen480
5 ай бұрын
*chocks
Oh, I love it ! :D
“The River must be free.” I guess this old coot was just an early environmentalist.
Suspense
How come the Cessna did not have an anti-collision beacon?
Two comments: 1). The antenna on the aircraft mock-up is backwards… You would think 🤔 someone would have noticed! 2). When the large stone hit our “ne’er do well” the force of it would have crushed his skull… Here, it just knocked him out of the boat!
@VintageFilmChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I think set design and continuity errors like these were quite common in these early days of television. Thanks for pointing them out. Even in modern times, we can find these types of errors. I like to remember that television is not real life.
@williamfox8795
2 жыл бұрын
@@VintageFilmChannel Yes! The Game of Thrones fans noticed a big boo boo with the water bottle on a table. And back then, I’d say people were more focused on the story line, instead of pick out the errors. I enjoy this channel very much & thanks for your work!
@russpeck1320
Жыл бұрын
Speaking as a recovering pedantic person, now I just enjoy the shows, complete with their flaws... I'm much happier than I used to be!
@williamfox8795
Жыл бұрын
@@russpeck1320 Yup! No one’s perfect & the storyline is unaffected!
Were you ever able to determine the title of this episode? Thanks!
@Neal_R
Жыл бұрын
The episode above is S03E03 Note for a Dam (Jan.05.1958)
Notebook sully the memory of the show but...wanting to throw her over his knee seems a bit....ya.
Capítulos en Español.Please
@VintageFilmChannel
Жыл бұрын
Are you able to get Spanish subtitles? We are hoping to add chapters but haven't yet. I'll try to do English and Spanish...
What was Penny's plane's name?
@jspinosa50
2 жыл бұрын
Gloria Winters
@RichRybak
2 жыл бұрын
@@jspinosa50 not the actress lol. Her plane's name
@VintageFilmChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Is this a quiz? Do you know? Or do you want to know? (cause I don't)
@RichRybak
2 жыл бұрын
@@VintageFilmChannel I'm trying to win a contest but I can't find it anywhere. Apparently, it had a name.
What's the what's the address for Buffalo Bill snake bite elixir we got to figure one out here once you get bitten by the snake you take a drink of this and you'll be all right sometimes it don't taste like mountain dew but then again it might do that very moonshine that my daddy used to do in the woods up in the hills of Tennessee
@garyball1587
Жыл бұрын
I just want to let you know I've never been to Tennessee in my life I just had to put them on
Gostei do filme e vou me inscrever por ser legendados em português!