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Ripcord

  • TV Series
  • 1961–19631961–1963
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
149
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Ripcord (1961)
Adventure

A skydiver and a pilot, on their private airplane, are placed in unusual situations where their special skills and abilities are needed, leading them on exciting adventures from chasing dang... Read allA skydiver and a pilot, on their private airplane, are placed in unusual situations where their special skills and abilities are needed, leading them on exciting adventures from chasing dangerous criminals to performing difficult rescues.A skydiver and a pilot, on their private airplane, are placed in unusual situations where their special skills and abilities are needed, leading them on exciting adventures from chasing dangerous criminals to performing difficult rescues.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
149
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Harry Redmond Jr.
  • Stars
    • Larry Pennell
    • Ken Curtis
    • Shug Fisher
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  • Creator
    • Harry Redmond Jr.
  • Stars
    • Larry Pennell
    • Ken Curtis
    • Shug Fisher
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    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Larry Pennell
    Larry Pennell
    • Ted McKeeveras Ted McKeever
    76 episodes76 eps • 1961–1963
    Ken Curtis
    Ken Curtis
    • Jim Buckleyas Jim Buckley…
    76 episodes76 eps • 1961–1963
    Shug Fisher
    Shug Fisher
    • Charlie Kernas Charlie Kern
    31 episodes31 eps • 1961–1963
    Paul Comi
    Paul Comi
    • Chuck Lambertas Chuck Lambert
    17 episodes17 eps • 1961–1963
    Grant Woods
    Grant Woods
    • Bob Archeras Bob Archer…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1961–1962
    Howard Curtis
    • FBI Agentas FBI Agent…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1962–1963
    Lyle Cameron
    • Jim's Pilotas Jim's Pilot…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1963
    Paul Lambert
    Paul Lambert
    • Colin Garthas Colin Garth…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1962
    Page Slattery
    • Brewsteras Brewster
    3 episodes3 eps • 1962
    William Sargent
    • Homicide Detectiveas Homicide Detective…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1963
    Michael Masters
    Michael Masters
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1963
    Leigh Hunt
    • Leigh the Pilotas Leigh the Pilot…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963
    Dan White
    Dan White
    • Mr. Ledbetteras Mr. Ledbetter…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1962–1963
    Michael Clay
    • Policemanas Policeman…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1962–1963
    Ken Drake
    • FBI Agentas FBI Agent…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1963
    Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle
    • Aaron Sparksas Aaron Sparks…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961–1963
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Carl Devlinas Carl Devlin…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1962–1963
    Ric Marlow
    Ric Marlow
    • Kidnapper Flying Helicopteras Kidnapper Flying Helicopter…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1962–1963
    • Creator
      • Harry Redmond Jr.
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    Storyline

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    Operating their skydiving service company "Ripcord", Jim Buckley, Ted McKeever and Alex Fielding are able to get to places that others can't and get there much faster. This leads them on many exciting adventures from chasing bad guys to performing daring rescues. This series inspired the first widespread interest in parachuting as a sport. —Wayne Coleman <waynecoleman@swbell.net>
    sierra madre mountainsvintage airplanemodel airplaneairplanecriminal6 more
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    • Trivia
      At one point during the series, two planes that were doing filming for an episode accidentally collided with each other. The script was subsequently revised so that footage of the crash was included in the episode.
    • Quotes

      Ted McKeever: (Alternate narration heard at the beginning of some episodes) This is the most danger packed show on television. Every jump, every aerial maneuver is real. Photographed just as it happened, without tricks or illusion. All that stands between the jumper and death is his ripcord.

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    IF SKYDIVING'S THE SOLUTION, TED & JIM FIND THE PROBLEMS!
    If it were up to me to come up with a tag line for this show, that's what it would be. I'll say more in a later post, but the computer keeps booting me out & I want to get at least something down here.Made during a very fascinating period in skydiving's development.
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    • rogerc172
    • Jun 4, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sprung aus den Wolken
    • Production companies
      • United Artists Television
      • ZIV Television Programs
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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