The Adventures of Superman - 1952-1958 - Blu-ray Forum

Torgon · 01-26-2022, 05:38 PM

The Adventures of Superman was a TV series starring George Reeves and Phyllis Coates (replaced by Noel Neill after season 1). It is 70 years later and now would be a good time for an anniversary edition on blu-ray, IMO. It may not happen this year, but as fans you can post and talk about the show here. I loved the first season in B/W. It was darker and grittier than the following seasons; not as campy (Where Clark would break the 4th wall). I enjoyed the other seasons, but the first was the best.

Batmon77 · 01-26-2022, 09:22 PM

Great show.

I think its currently on one of these streaming sites...HBOMAX maybe.

I have a buddy that states that he hates the whole wimpy Clark from the 70's-2000's.
George Reeves Clark is not a wimp, dresses well, and is quite cool.

I remember being a kid and seeing an old Lois Lane in the Superman '78 film.

Radioman970 · 02-20-2022, 04:35 PM

Most of my WB DVDs are failing on this show (and many others).

All replacements are overpriced. A blu ray would be very nice right now.

My favorite superman is definitely the Fleischer animated from the 40s. It's how Superman should be IMHO.

doctorD · 02-20-2022, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman970

Most of my WB DVDs are failing on this show (and many others).

All replacements are overpriced. A blu ray would be very nice right now.

My favorite super is definitely the Fleischer animated from the 40s. It's how Superman should be IMHO.

Isn't Fleischer on blu-ray? Or did I imagine that?

Radioman970 · 02-20-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorD

Isn't Fleischer on blu-ray? Or did I imagine that?

Yes it sure is! You can get the complete set on the 5-film Superman Colection blu ray set UK version. Those are on the Superman II disc and they look very good.

This set here (check the closeup of the the back of the sleeve)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Superma...s%2C398&sr=8-1

Editing: just discovered the writing on the back is wrong. There are only 9 of those on that set. bummer.

edmonddantes · 04-08-2022, 09:51 PM

im watching the first season at night and its good, wholesome entertainment. It also looks sensational for a DVD and for a show of its age. Seems the other seasons are in color for what the OP says? anyway looking forward to watch the rest in glorious color

Aclea · 04-08-2022, 10:10 PM

I have fond memories of watching all six seasons when I was recovering from an operation and unable to concentrate on anything longer than half an hour at a time. I did find the replacement of Phyllis Coates with Noel Neill as Lois Lane from season two onwards problematic - I know she's a fan favourite but I just found Neill's interpretation grating, selfish and unsympathetic - but it's fun to see prolific character actors like Ben Welden turning up several times, sometimes in the same season, in different roles.

Benoit Blanc · 04-09-2022, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman970

Yes it sure is! You can get the complete set on the 5-film Superman Colection blu ray set UK version. Those are on the Superman II disc and they look very good.

This set here (check the closeup of the the back of the sleeve)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Superma...s%2C398&sr=8-1

Editing: just discovered the writing on the back is wrong. There are only 9 of those on that set. bummer.

https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Pict...dp/B004UQPM4E/

LexInHD · 04-09-2022, 06:11 AM

I do believe that WB has old HD masters of the show and it's serialized predecessors, made in the early 2000's for the Superman Returns releases. That being said, WB Archive probably thinks those masters are fine for streaming, but not for disc release, which is why we don't have Blu-Ray releases of some notable WB catalog titles.

Geode · 04-09-2022, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman970

Most of my WB DVDs are failing on this show (and many others).

All replacements are overpriced. A blu ray would be very nice right now.

My favorite superman is definitely the Fleischer animated from the 40s. It's how Superman should be IMHO.

Several of my DVDs in my original sets went bad as well. I was able to replace them relatively cheaply on eBay.

LexInHD · 04-09-2022, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioman970

Most of my WB DVDs are failing on this show (and many others).

All replacements are overpriced. A blu ray would be very nice right now.

My favorite superman is definitely the Fleischer animated from the 40s. It's how Superman should be IMHO.

The old WB DVD sets for this and other shows can often be found at B&N, in the bin for clearance or in the sales racks/section.

Moviefan2k4 · 04-09-2022, 06:47 PM

I watched this on reruns as a kid, and enjoyed it for the most part. I got to meet Noel Neill a couple of times at Dallas conventions, before she sadly passed away a few years ago. The city of Metropolis, IL even dedicated a statue in her honor, modeled after her appearance as Lois in this show.

chane · 11-08-2023, 04:35 AM

So the Blu-Ray releases are now OOP?

movieben1138 · 11-08-2023, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chane

So the Blu-Ray releases are now OOP?

There never were blu-rays for this series.

chane · 11-08-2023, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by movieben1138

There never were blu-rays for this series.

Hard to believe considering that Warners issued the Batman TV series on BD years ago. Of course, the lossy audio was a big disappointment, no thanks to Fox's overly compressed original soundtrack.

afr52 · 11-08-2023, 08:22 AM

I'd be happy with just the first and second season released on blu-ray. That would make my day!

TmTrom · 09-19-2024, 04:43 AM

Now that Superfriends is out on blu-ray, this (and the movie serials) are the top of my want list on blu-ray. Hopefully WB sees the light soon.

Matt Murdock · 09-21-2024, 03:02 AM

Crossing my fingers that this gets a Blu-ray release next year to go along with the new Superman movie in July. I saw a few episodes here and there as a kid on TV Land and MeTV but never had the opportunity to really get into it. If they could work it out with Paramount, the 'crossover episode' of sorts with I Love Lucy would be a neat addition.

BluRayTim · 09-28-2024, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batmon77

Great show.

I think its currently on one of these streaming sites...HBOMAX maybe.

I have a buddy that states that he hates the whole wimpy Clark from the 70's-2000's.
George Reeves Clark is not a wimp, dresses well, and is quite cool.

I remember being a kid and seeing an old Lois Lane in the Superman '78 film.

Margot Kidder was actually 28 and 29 when Superman: The Movie was filmed in late 1977. She was 30 when it came out in late 1978.

I wouldn’t call 28-30 years of age old. She did look about 40, though.

drb999 · 09-28-2024, 08:29 PM

She was a smoker IIRC.

01-26-2022, 05:38 PM	#1
Torgon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:872 Blu-ray collection:2522 DVD collection:522 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	The Adventures of Superman - 1952-1958 The Adventures of Superman was a TV series starring George Reeves and Phyllis Coates (replaced by Noel Neill after season 1). It is 70 years later and now would be a good time for an anniversary edition on blu-ray, IMO. It may not happen this year, but as fans you can post and talk about the show here. I loved the first season in B/W. It was darker and grittier than the following seasons; not as campy (Where Clark would break the 4th wall). I enjoyed the other seasons, but the first was the best.

02-20-2022, 04:35 PM	#3
Radioman970 Active Member Member since:Aug 2020 Location:at the table having tea	Most of my WB DVDs are failing on this show (and many others). All replacements are overpriced. A blu ray would be very nice right now. My favorite superman is definitely the Fleischer animated from the 40s. It's how Superman should be IMHO. Last edited by Radioman970; 02-20-2022 at 04:57 PM.

04-08-2022, 10:10 PM	#7
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I have fond memories of watching all six seasons when I was recovering from an operation and unable to concentrate on anything longer than half an hour at a time. I did find the replacement of Phyllis Coates with Noel Neill as Lois Lane from season two onwards problematic - I know she's a fan favourite but I just found Neill's interpretation grating, selfish and unsympathetic - but it's fun to see prolific character actors like Ben Welden turning up several times, sometimes in the same season, in different roles. Last edited by Aclea; 04-08-2022 at 11:48 PM.

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01-26-2022, 09:22 PM	#2
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	Great show. I think its currently on one of these streaming sites...HBOMAX maybe. I have a buddy that states that he hates the whole wimpy Clark from the 70's-2000's. George Reeves Clark is not a wimp, dresses well, and is quite cool. I remember being a kid and seeing an old Lois Lane in the Superman '78 film.

04-08-2022, 09:51 PM	#6
edmonddantes Special Member Member since:Jun 2020 Location:Bogotá, Colombia Blu-ray collection:4	im watching the first season at night and its good, wholesome entertainment. It also looks sensational for a DVD and for a show of its age. Seems the other seasons are in color for what the OP says? anyway looking forward to watch the rest in glorious color

04-09-2022, 06:11 AM	#9
LexInHD Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:226	I do believe that WB has old HD masters of the show and it's serialized predecessors, made in the early 2000's for the Superman Returns releases. That being said, WB Archive probably thinks those masters are fine for streaming, but not for disc release, which is why we don't have Blu-Ray releases of some notable WB catalog titles.

04-09-2022, 06:47 PM	#12
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I watched this on reruns as a kid, and enjoyed it for the most part. I got to meet Noel Neill a couple of times at Dallas conventions, before she sadly passed away a few years ago. The city of Metropolis, IL even dedicated a statue in her honor, modeled after her appearance as Lois in this show.

11-08-2023, 04:35 AM	#13
chane Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Long Island, NY	So the Blu-Ray releases are now OOP?

11-08-2023, 08:22 AM	#16
afr52 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Arizona 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:465 DVD collection:9	I'd be happy with just the first and second season released on blu-ray. That would make my day!

09-19-2024, 04:43 AM	#17
TmTrom Junior Member Member since:May 2018 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:551 DVD collection:522	Now that Superfriends is out on blu-ray, this (and the movie serials) are the top of my want list on blu-ray. Hopefully WB sees the light soon.

09-21-2024, 03:02 AM	#18
Matt Murdock Senior Member Member since:Nov 2015 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:31	Crossing my fingers that this gets a Blu-ray release next year to go along with the new Superman movie in July. I saw a few episodes here and there as a kid on TV Land and MeTV but never had the opportunity to really get into it. If they could work it out with Paramount, the 'crossover episode' of sorts with I Love Lucy would be a neat addition.

09-28-2024, 08:29 PM	#20
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:706 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:75 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	She was a smoker IIRC.

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