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Flipper

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  • 1964–19671964–1967
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  • 30m
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Flipper (1964)
Flipper
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Ranger Porter Ricks is responsible for the animal and human life in Coral Key Park, Florida. Stories center on his 15-year-old son Sandy and 10-year-old Bud and, especially, on their pet dol... Read allRanger Porter Ricks is responsible for the animal and human life in Coral Key Park, Florida. Stories center on his 15-year-old son Sandy and 10-year-old Bud and, especially, on their pet dolphin Flipper.Ranger Porter Ricks is responsible for the animal and human life in Coral Key Park, Florida. Stories center on his 15-year-old son Sandy and 10-year-old Bud and, especially, on their pet dolphin Flipper.
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  • Creators
    • Jack Cowden
    • Ricou Browning
  • Stars
    • Brian Kelly
    • Luke Halpin
    • Tommy Norden
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  • Creators
    • Jack Cowden
    • Ricou Browning
  • Stars
    • Brian Kelly
    • Luke Halpin
    • Tommy Norden
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    • 22User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Luke Halpin and Tommy Norden in Flipper (1964)
    Luke Halpin, Brian Kelly, and Tommy Norden in Flipper (1964)
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    Flipper in Flipper (1964)
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    Brian Kelly
    Brian Kelly
    • Porter Ricksas Porter Ricks
    88 episodes88 eps • 1964–1967
    Luke Halpin
    Luke Halpin
    • Sandy Ricksas Sandy Ricks
    88 episodes88 eps • 1964–1967
    Tommy Norden
    • Bud Ricksas Bud Ricks
    88 episodes88 eps • 1964–1967
    Flipper
    Flipper
    • Flipperas Flipper…
    88 episodes88 eps • 1964–1967
    Ulla Strömstedt
    • Ulla Norstrandas Ulla Norstrand
    12 episodes12 eps • 1965–1966
    Courtney Brown
    • McCoy's Mateas McCoy's Mate…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1964–1965
    Eric Applewhite
    • Sheriffas Sheriff…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1965–1967
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Hap Gormanas Hap Gorman…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1964–1965
    Pat Henning
    Pat Henning
    • Sean McCoyas Sean McCoy…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1965–1967
    Tony Gulliver
    • Charlieas Charlie…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1965–1967
    Cheryl Miller
    Cheryl Miller
    • Bonnie McCoyas Bonnie McCoy
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965
    Jeff Jones
    • Customeras Customer…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1966
    Mal Jones
    Mal Jones
    • Petersonas Peterson…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965–1966
    Dan Chandler
    • Warden Dennisas Warden Dennis
    4 episodes4 eps • 1964–1965
    Jerry Newby
    • Ed Beldenas Ed Belden…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965–1966
    Ben Hawkins
    • Zoo Manas Zoo Man…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965–1966
    Charles G. Martin
    Charles G. Martin
    • Dr. Jamesas Dr. James…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1967
    George-Ann Williamson
    • Rita Ellisas Rita Ellis…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966
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      • Ricou Browning
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    In memoriam: Brian Kelly, 1931-2005
    It is with sadness that, while surfing through this database, I read that Brian Kelly, the handsome actor who played patriarch Porter Ricks on the television version of Flipper, passed away in February 2005, just short of his 74th birthday. I believe that the news of Mr. Kelly's passing was quite under-reported.

    Brian Kelly played a father who was intelligent, understanding, and when warranted, firm. His character of Porter Ricks raised his two sons, Bud and Sandy, with keen senses of the difference between right and wrong, values that are quite under-portrayed in an age of extreme dynamics surrounding sex, drugs, and violence.

    After Flipper went off the air and into syndication, Mr. Kelly appeared in a handful of films and episodic television programs. Around 1970 or 1971, his acting career came to a tragic end following a freak motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed and with speech and health problems. Nevertheless, he continued in the entertainment industry as a motion picture producer. One such production effort is the 1980's action film 'Blade Runner'.

    Brian Kelly will be missed, and may he rest in peace.
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    • Jun 17, 2005

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Флиппер
    • Filming locations
      • Virginia Key, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television
      • Ivan Tors Films
      • Miami Seaquarium
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      30 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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