Clutch Cargo 1959
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 The Friendly Head Hunters Mar 9, 1959
- E2 The Arctic Bird Giant Mar 16, 1959
- E3 The Desert Queen Mar 23, 1959
- E4 The Pearl Pirates Mar 30, 1959
- E5 The Vanishing Gold Apr 6, 1959
- E6 The Race Car Mystery Apr 13, 1959
- E7 The Rocket Riot Apr 20, 1959
- E8 Mystery in the Northwoods Apr 27, 1959
- E9 Twaddle in Africa May 4, 1959
- E10 The Lost Plateau May 11, 1959
- E11 The Ghost Ship May 18, 1959
- E12 The Rustlers May 25, 1959
- E13 The Missing Train Jun 1, 1959
- E14 The Devil Bird Jun 8, 1959
- E15 Pipeline to Danger Jun 15, 1959
- E16 Mister Abominable Jun 22, 1959
- E17 Operation Moon Beam Jun 29, 1959
- E18 Air Race Jul 6, 1959
- E19 The Haunted Castle Jul 13, 1959
- E20 The Elephant-Nappers Jul 20, 1959
- E21 Dragon Fly Jul 27, 1959
- E22 Sky Circus Aug 3, 1959
- E23 The Midget Submarine Aug 10, 1959
- E24 Cliff Dwellers Aug 17, 1959
- E25 Jungle Train Aug 24, 1959
- E26 Space Station Aug 31, 1959
- E27 The Swamp Swindlers Sep 7, 1959
- E28 The Dinky Incas Sep 14, 1959
- E29 Kangaroo Express Sep 21, 1959
- E30 The Shipwreckers Sep 28, 1959
- E31 The Ivory Counterfeiters Oct 5, 1959
- E32 Dynamite Fury Oct 12, 1959
- E33 Alaskan Pilot Oct 19, 1959
- E34 Swiss Mystery Oct 26, 1959
- E35 Pirate Isle Nov 2, 1959
- E36 Crop Dusters Nov 9, 1959
- E37 The Smog Smuggler Nov 16, 1959
- E38 Global Test Flight Nov 23, 1959
- E39 Dead End Gulch Nov 30, 1959
- E40 The Missing Mermaid Dec 7, 1959
- E41 Flying Bus Dec 14, 1959
- E42 Road Race Dec 21, 1959
- E43 Feather Fuddle Dec 28, 1959
- E44 Water Wizards Jan 4, 1960
- E45 The Terrible Tiger Jan 11, 1960
- E46 The Circus Jan 18, 1960
- E47 Bush Pilots Jan 25, 1960
- E48 Cheddar Cheaters Feb 1, 1960
- E49 The Blunderbird Feb 8, 1960
- E50 The Case of Ripcord Van Winkle Feb 15, 1960
- E51 The Fortune Cookie Caper Feb 22, 1960
- E52 Big "X" 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.