Sky King (1951–1962)

"From out of the clear blue of the western sky comes Sky King" was the familiar opening to television's premier aviation program. Operating from his Flying Crown Ranch in Arizona, Sky King,... See full summary »

Stars:

Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters, Ewing Mitchell

Cast

Series cast summary:
Kirby Grant	...	Sky King (72 episodes, 1952-1959)
Gloria Winters	...	Penny King (72 episodes, 1952-1959)

Storyline

"From out of the clear blue of the western sky comes Sky King" was the familiar opening to television's premier aviation program. Operating from his Flying Crown Ranch in Arizona, Sky King, his niece Penny and their Cessna 310 airplane "Songbird" were constantly involved in one adventure after another. Viewed by many children in the 1950's, this program was responsible for inspiring many later aviation careers.

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Plot Keywords:

aviation | arizona | uncle niece relationship | modern western | character name in title

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1951 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jack Chertok Television Productions, McGowan Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (72 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There were two "Songbirds" used in the series - the first was a Cessna T-50 Bobcat, the second was a Cessna 310B.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (1992)

User Reviews

Thanks for the memories

Thank you so much for finding "Sky King" I have asked many people from my generation, Do you remember the show Sky King? No one remembers but oh I do. Watching on Saturday mornings was the treat of the week for me. Penny and Uncle Sky were great and I can still see that plane in my minds eye flying in over the hill tops. How I loved that show. If only the kids of today had great shows like we did maybe we'd have less hate and violence in the world today. Whatever became of the shows stars? Did they go on to bigger and better things? I truly hope so. They deserved a lot for all the joy and happiness they brought to countless numbers of youngsters across the nation. Well those of us fortunate enough to have television. Thanks for all the great memories.