Casey Jones (1957– )

Television version of the classic train story of Casey Jones, the engineer of the steam-engine powered "Cannonball Express".

Stars:

Eddy Waller, Alan Hale Jr., Dub Taylor

Cast

Series cast summary:
Eddy Waller	...	Red Rock Smith (32 episodes, 1957-1958)
Alan Hale Jr.	...	Casey Jones (32 episodes, 1957-1958)
Dub Taylor	...	Wallie Sims (32 episodes, 1957-1958)
Mary Lawrence	...	Alice Jones (29 episodes, 1957-1958)
Bobby Clark	...	Casey Jones Jr. (19 episodes, 1957-1958)

Storyline

Television version of the classic train story of Casey Jones, the engineer of the steam-engine powered "Cannonball Express".

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Plot Keywords:

based on real person | 1890s | railroad | steam locomotive | train engineer | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1957 (USA)

Also Known As:

Casey Jones, der Lokomotivführer

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Briskin Productions, KTTV Los Angeles, Screen Gems Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (32 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Casey's steam locomotive is called "The Cannonball Express". It's listed as Engine No. 1.

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Goofs

During the opening credits the words "Cannonball Express" on the front side of the locomotive are reversed.

User Reviews

Beloved show

When Gilligan's Island first came out, I remember my family and I exclaiming whenever we saw Alan Hale Jr. appear on the screen, "Hey, it's Casey Jones!" I truthfully don't remember much about the series, as I was but a tyke when I watched it, other than seeing Alan Hale Jr's friendly, smiling face looking out from the train as the opening credits rolled. I remember liking the show and our family sitting around the t.v. enjoying Hale's characterization of the legendary engineer. I enjoyed the other comments and remember it as good, wholesome family entertainment.

When I was in my twenties and living in Los Angeles at the time, I took my fiancé (now, wife) to visit Alan Hale Jr's Fish and Chips Restaurant in Glendale. Hale just seemed like a very happy and likable fellow as well as a great character actor.