Name: Captain Midnight
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 1954-09-04
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Richard Webb, Olan Soule, Sid Melton

Before Iron Man, there was THIS guy in a leather jacket fighting bad guys with gadgets.

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Latest Episode

30 min

Season 2 • Episode 13

Latest

The Human Bullet

Jan 21, 1956

Captain Midnight agrees to test a revolutionary rocket sled after the vehicle's first test pilot is killed in its 800 mph test run. Captain Midnight uncovers a sabotage plot to discredit the invention and its inventor.

Overview

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Captain Midnight is an American televisions series that aired on CBS from September 9, 1954 to January 21, 1956. The series stars Richard Webb as Captain Midnight.

Content warning

superhero based on comic secret government organization

Cold War anxietyTechnology as hopeLoyalty to invisible institutionsAmerican exceptionalism

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Charming low-budget gadgets that absolutely do not work but look great.

Production

Glorious transition from radio serial to visual medium, warts and all.

Best for:Rewatch·Background·Kids

First AiredSep 4, 1954

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons2·Episodes39

Top Cast

Richard Webb

Captain Midnight

Olan Soule

Sid Melton

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Richard Webb was the 27th actor to play Captain Midnight, inheriting the role from 16 years of radio serials.

Cultural

The show's sponsor, Ovaltine, demanded script approval—making this perhaps the first superhero property controlled by a chocolate milk corporation. The 'Secret Squadron' decoder rings were real mail-in promotions that created the template for modern fan engagement.

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