Men Into Space 1959
What is Men Into Space?
Men Into Space is a television series first released in 1959. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1959
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 38 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Men Into Space is a television series first released in 1959. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A 1950s series imagines the U.S. Air Force pioneering humanity’s first steps into space.”
- Shows early speculative vision of space travel
- Features classic black‑and‑white production
- Stars William Lundigan as a commanding officer
- Dated visual effects by modern standards
- Limited episode run may feel brief
Watch it if you enjoy vintage sci‑fi that envisions early spaceflight with a military edge.
The show is suitable for general audiences, presenting a serious yet non‑violent tone.
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When did Men Into Space originally air?
It aired on CBS from September 30, 1959 to September 7, 1960.
What is the series about?
It depicts future United States Air Force efforts to explore and develop outer space.
Who is the lead actor?
William Lundigan stars as Colonel Edward McCauley.
Is the series in color?
No, it was filmed in black and white.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a science‑fiction series with action‑adventure elements.