Space Command
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.
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Plot Summary
In a future where humanity has colonized Mars, a mission to investigate a strange signal from Jupiter's moon Europa leads to the discovery of an alien civilization. The crew must then race against time to prevent an intergalactic war that could threaten Earth.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest sci-fi B-movie of its time, praised for its ambitious concepts and effects within its budget constraints, though often criticized for its simplistic plot and dialogue.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its early depiction of space travel and alien encounters.
- Criticized for its dated special effects and formulaic storyline.
- Considered a notable entry in the 1950s B-movie science fiction genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a television series, but the series never materialized.
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