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The Man and the Challenge

  • TV Series
  • 1959–19601959–1960
  • 30m
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The Man and the Challenge (1959)
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Dr. Glenn Barton is a scientist, explorer, and all around adventurer which makes him perfect for the assignments, on which the government sends him. Whether it's testing space equipment or a... Read allDr. Glenn Barton is a scientist, explorer, and all around adventurer which makes him perfect for the assignments, on which the government sends him. Whether it's testing space equipment or attempting rescues, his quick wits generally save the day.Dr. Glenn Barton is a scientist, explorer, and all around adventurer which makes him perfect for the assignments, on which the government sends him. Whether it's testing space equipment or attempting rescues, his quick wits generally save the day.
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71
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  • Stars
    • George Nader
    • Joyce Meadows
    • Jack Ging
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    • Joyce Meadows
    • Jack Ging
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    George Nader
    George Nader
    • Dr. Glenn Bartonas Dr. Glenn Barton
    36 episodes36 eps • 1959–1960
    Joyce Meadows
    Joyce Meadows
    • Lynn Allenas Lynn Allen…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1959–1960
    Jack Ging
    Jack Ging
    • Dan Wrightas Dan Wright…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Michael Keith
    Michael Keith
    • Matt Adamsas Matt Adams…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1960
    Michael Masters
    Michael Masters
    • Bill Lockeas Bill Locke…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1959–1960
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Dr. Krameras Dr. Kramer
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Doris Fesette
    • Edithas Edith…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960
    Don Eitner
    Don Eitner
    • Dougas Doug…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Joan Granville
    • Joan Leeas Joan Lee…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Myron Healey
    Myron Healey
    • Dr. John Quirtas Dr. John Quirt…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Don Kennedy
    • Danny Ryanas Danny Ryan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Bethel Leslie
    Bethel Leslie
    • Eleanor Beckas Eleanor Beck…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Tony Monaco
    • Harleyas Harley…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    Keith Vincent
    • Reganas Regan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1959–1960
    John Archer
    John Archer
    • Captain Morrisas Captain Morris…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960
    Robert Bice
    Robert Bice
    • Dr. Carlsonas Dr. Carlson
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960
    Jerry Catron
    Jerry Catron
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    2 episodes2 eps • 1960
    Ted Knight
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    2 episodes2 eps • 1960
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    Dr. Glenn Barton is a scientist, explorer, and all around adventurer which makes him perfect for the assignments, on which the government sends him. Whether it's testing space equipment or attempting rescues, his quick wits generally save the day.
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    Put a fire in my early adolescent belly
    My precocious cousin and I were avid watchers of this Friday (?) night show. The space programme was in its enthusiastic first blush, and was undoubtedly the inspiration for the series. I believe that my cousin turned to a lot of physical self-punishment under the inspiration of THE MAN AND THE CHALLENGE (younger and reckless at 12) to show that he too could "take it." It was from the series that I learned the term "human factors research." I was going to be a scientist, then.

    Thinking back, however, I can see why the show was so short-lived. Some of the adventures were definitely contrived -- working from 40 years' memory -- and there were not enough interesting principals, even the hero. One could not delve TOO much into the science, and at bottom it had little mass appeal.
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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gefährliche Experimente
    • Filming locations
      • Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA
    • Production company
      • ZIV Television Programs
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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