Clutch Cargo 1959
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 9, 1959
- Last Aired
- February 29, 1960
- Format
- 1 season · 52 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3.5 hours (4 min/ep)
- Created By
- Clark Haas
- Network
- Syndication
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Tubi TV, Fawesome
What is Clutch Cargo?
Clutch Cargo is an animated television series produced by Cambria Productions. The series was syndicated, beginning on a specific date, and was broadcast nationwide in 1960 on a number of stations.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 4 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 9, 1959
- Last aired
- Feb 29, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 8 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 52 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~4 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Syndication
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Clutch Cargo is an animated television series produced by Cambria Productions. The series was syndicated, beginning on a specific date, and was broadcast nationwide in 1960 on a number of stations. It was notable for its limited animation and imaginative stories. The series was a surprise hit at the time of its release. Clutch Cargo was broadcast in Italy in the early 1980s with two different titles. The series was produced by Cambria Productions and syndicated to a large number of stations, indicating its popularity.
Should you watch it?
“A 1950s adventure cartoon that blends limited animation with wildly imaginative tales.”
- Imaginative storytelling despite simple animation.
- Classic 1950s adventure vibe that appealed to kids.
- Very limited animation can feel static to modern viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy retro adventure cartoons with creative plots despite modest animation.
The series is TV-G, offering light-hearted adventure suitable for children and family viewing.
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Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 The Friendly Head Hunters Mytharc Mar 9, 1959
- E2 The Arctic Bird Giant Core Mar 16, 1959
- E3 The Desert Queen Core Mar 23, 1959
- E4 The Pearl Pirates Core Mar 30, 1959
- E5 The Vanishing Gold Core Apr 6, 1959
- E6 The Race Car Mystery Core Apr 13, 1959
- E7 The Rocket Riot Core Apr 20, 1959
- E8 Mystery in the Northwoods Core Apr 27, 1959
- E9 Twaddle in Africa Core May 4, 1959
- E10 The Lost Plateau Core May 11, 1959
- E11 The Ghost Ship Core May 18, 1959
- E12 The Rustlers Core May 25, 1959
- E13 The Missing Train Core Jun 1, 1959
- E14 The Devil Bird Core Jun 8, 1959
- E15 Pipeline to Danger Core Jun 15, 1959
- E16 Mister Abominable Core Jun 22, 1959
- E17 Operation Moon Beam Core Jun 29, 1959
- E18 Air Race Core Jul 6, 1959
- E19 The Haunted Castle Core Jul 13, 1959
- E20 The Elephant-Nappers Core Jul 20, 1959
- E21 Dragon Fly Core Jul 27, 1959
- E22 Sky Circus Core Aug 3, 1959
- E23 The Midget Submarine Core Aug 10, 1959
- E24 Cliff Dwellers Core Aug 17, 1959
- E25 Jungle Train Core Aug 24, 1959
- E26 Space Station Core Aug 31, 1959
- E27 The Swamp Swindlers Core Sep 7, 1959
- E28 The Dinky Incas Core Sep 14, 1959
- E29 Kangaroo Express Core Sep 21, 1959
- E30 The Shipwreckers Core Sep 28, 1959
- E31 The Ivory Counterfeiters Core Oct 5, 1959
- E32 Dynamite Fury Core Oct 12, 1959
- E33 Alaskan Pilot Mytharc Oct 19, 1959
- E34 Swiss Mystery Core Oct 26, 1959
- E35 Pirate Isle Core Nov 2, 1959
- E36 Crop Dusters Core Nov 9, 1959
- E37 The Smog Smuggler Core Nov 16, 1959
- E38 Global Test Flight Core Nov 23, 1959
- E39 Dead End Gulch Core Nov 30, 1959
- E40 The Missing Mermaid Core Dec 7, 1959
- E41 Flying Bus Core Dec 14, 1959
- E42 Road Race Core Dec 21, 1959
- E43 Feather Fuddle Core Dec 28, 1959
- E44 Water Wizards Core Jan 4, 1960
- E45 The Terrible Tiger Core Jan 11, 1960
- E46 The Circus Core Jan 18, 1960
- E47 Bush Pilots Core Jan 25, 1960
- E48 Cheddar Cheaters Core Feb 1, 1960
- E49 The Blunderbird Core Feb 8, 1960
- E50 The Case of Ripcord Van Winkle Core Feb 15, 1960
- E51 The Fortune Cookie Caper Mytharc Feb 22, 1960
- E52 Big "X" Mytharc Feb 29, 1960
Frequently asked questions
When did Clutch Cargo first premiere?
It premiered in syndication on March 9, 1959.
Who created the series?
It was created by cartoonist Clark Haas.
What is notable about its animation?
It uses very limited animation while delivering imaginative stories.
How widely was it broadcast in the U.S.?
By 1960 it aired on 65 stations nationwide.
Was it shown outside the United States?
Yes, it aired in Italy in the early 1980s under the titles Tre contro tutti and Clutch Cargo.
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