Joe 90 (1968–1969)

Joe McClaine is a 9-year-old boy whose adoptive father has developed a method of transferring specialist "brain patterns", and hence skills, into his son's mind. As a result, Joe is able to... See full summary »

Creators:

Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

Stars:

Len Jones, Rupert Davies, Keith Alexander

Cast

Series cast summary:
Len Jones	...	Joe McClaine (30 episodes, 1968-1969)
Rupert Davies	...	Professor Ian McClaine (30 episodes, 1968-1969)
Keith Alexander	...	Sam Loover (30 episodes, 1968-1969)
David Healy	...	Shane Weston (30 episodes, 1968-1969)
Gary Files	...	1st Guard (23 episodes, 1968-1969)
Jeremy Wilkin	...	2nd Russian (16 episodes, 1968-1969)

Storyline

Joe McClaine is a 9-year-old boy whose adoptive father has developed a method of transferring specialist "brain patterns", and hence skills, into his son's mind. As a result, Joe is able to become a test pilot, brain surgeon, etc, as needed. Combined with his innocent appearance, he becomes an agent for the World Intelligence Network.

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Plot Keywords:

puppet | father son relationship | supermarionation | character name in title

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Taglines:

The worlds smartest secret agent is only 9 years old!

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family

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Details

Official Sites:

Fanderson - The Official Gerry Anderson Appreciation Society

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 September 1968 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Century 21 Television, Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (30 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Was never aired in the United States.

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Connections

Follows Thunderbirds (1965)

User Reviews

Best of Supermarionation

Stingray was good, Thunderbirds were fantastic, and Captain Scarlet was awesome - but for me Joe 90 was the best of all. Maybe because I was about "Joe's" age when I watched it that it seemed all the more wonderful.

Typical Gerry Anderson - superb sets, rocking explosions and fantastical vehicles. What more could you want! Haven't seen it for years on TV but as all the others have made it back to UK TV fingers crossed...

Thanks Gerry!

(P.S. Every kid I grew up with who wore glasses probably hates this show!)