2001 TV News Archives

50th Anniversary Ceremony

July 11, 2001: "Superman Week" a Big Success!

The "Adventures of Superman" 50th Anniversary Celebration was a big success. Both the ceremony with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the luncheon that followed were thoroughly enjoyed by all! Paul Levitz, Executive V.P. and Publisher of DC Comics accepted the commemoration scroll. Mr. Levitz, the stars and Mrs. Jerry Siegel addressed the audience and media.

Pictured right: Sup. Mike Antonovich and DC Comics V.P. Paul Levitz.

Thanks to Armand Vaquer for the report.

Here's part of a report found at DailyNews.com's website about the celebrations... visit their website for the full report:

Daily News Photo Up, up and away: 'Superman' honored
By Troy Anderson

Super-fans of the Man of Steel will gather today for the 50th anniversary of "The Adventures of Superman" TV show, which began filming in Los Angeles exactly a half-century ago -- on July 10, 1951 -- using City Hall as the Daily Planet.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will declare today through Monday to be The Adventures of Superman Week in Los Angeles County and will present a proclamation to some of the original cast members, including actor and movie producer Jack Larson, who played cub reporter Jimmy Olsen, and actress Noel Neill, who portrayed Lois Lane.

Daily News Article "'The Adventures of Superman' is one of television's earliest and most successful series, now spanning five decades," said county Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. "The series sparked the imagination of millions of children around the world and developed characters with integrity and a sense of compassion."

Fans from as far away as Australia are expected to take cast members out to lunch today in honor of the strange visitor from the destroyed planet Krypton who fought a never-ending battle for "Truth, Justice and the American Way!"

"I've been a fan since I was a kid," said Tarzana resident Armand Vaquer, 47, who helped organize the event. "I got into the show in 1962. It's never left the airwaves. 'I Love Lucy' and 'The Adventures of Superman' are the only two shows I can think of that have had that kind of endurance and popularity."



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