Although I really did like Green Acres in the late 60's early 70's.
Does anyone remember a show - I don’t remember thee nae and can’t find any mention of it - that starred Richard Basehart (I think) as the head of anout post on the moon? It only lasted one summer season IIRC and was replaced by “Whirlybirds” and another show that featured skydivers. Or was it a western (Whiplash)?
Although I really did like Green Acres in the late 60's early 70's.
I was thinking that maybe you were remembering Tom Corbett,Space Cadet from 50 to 55 but you said it only lasted a summer. Whirlybirds was a syndicated show from 57 to 60. That show and the one you’re trying to remember could both have been for a specific market and not on the networks. Was this a Saturday morning/afternoon event? I can tell you it’s not Richard Basehart you’re looking for, but there’s precious little information with which to work.
Sounds like you’re referring to “Men into Space,” a one-season show produced by Ziv. But it starred not Basehart, but William Lundigan (who really does resemble Basehart now that I think about it). The series was done in a fairly serious manner, showing the progress in space travel and eventually setting up a post on the moon. Heavy emphasis on science, not melodrama. Nice little series, actually, although probably too dry for modern tastes.