Wed, 25 Mar 2009
Rocky Jones
This morning I happened to think of a space opera I used to watch when I was a kid, "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger." Rocky Jones, as the name suggests was the two fisted hero ready to take on the bad guys. Usually this was the Orphicians, led by the slinky but evil Queen Cleolanta and her flunky Atlasan. ("What is it, my suzerain?" I always loved than line!) Tagging along with Rocky were his sidekick Winky, navigator Vena. Professor Newton, and obnoxious/cute kid Bobby. You Tube has a few excerpts from the series. The best are Part I and Part II of "Beyond the Moon." Vena looks quite smart in her miniskirt and cape but Rocky Jones rather churlishly doesn't want a "girl aboard" his ship. Rocky says, "I'd rather have an extra pair of fists. Anyone understands that language." Lots of fun and nostalgia for me and I wish there was more online.
