2015 TV News Archives
September 24, 2015: Superman Television and Movie Costumes on Auction
Profiles in History's 74th Hollywood auction will see close to 2000 iconic Hollywood items go under the hammer from September 29 to October 1 - including an "Adventures of Superman" costume worn by George Reeves, and a "Superman Returns" costume worn by Brandon Routh.Worldwide bidding begins at 11:00am PST on all 3 days and bids can be placed either in person, via mail, phone, fax or the Internet via eBay Live Auctions.
George Reeves' Superman costume, which comes with the "Flying Pan" used in the flying sequences, is expected to fetch around US$100,000-US$150,000.
- This amazing Superman ensemble was worn by George Reeves in 26 second season episodes of The Adventures of Superman - the last year the show was shot in black & white. The gray knit wool suit (with Berman's Hollywood label) consists of tunic with under-strap, leggings, dark brown trunks, tan leather belt with oval brass buckle, brown cape and brown leather suede boots with rear zipper closure. Stitched on both the chest of the tunic and back face of the cape is the signature stylized "S" insignia in dark brown on a field of crème. The muscle under-suit is constructed of a durable synthetic satin-like fabric with sculpted rubber torso, suggesting muscular pectoral, abdominal and bicep muscles. At the end of the first season, George Reeves was hanging by some wires in an effort to achieve a flying shot. One of the wires broke and George fell about fifteen feet. He told producers he would never use the wires again and that they needed to devise a better way of "flying" him. Several special effects men were asked to come up with ways to achieve the flying shots without risking harm to Reeves. Special effects specialist Thol Simonson, along with others on his team, developed the system of using a molded fiberglass pan to hold Reeves when he flew; he would lay on the pan with his costume over the pan to conceal it from view. The pan was bolted onto a hydraulic system that would move him up and down and side to side while a blue-screen projection was running behind him to simulate flight. This 35 x 16 in. fiberglass and steel "flying pan" rig - the magic behind Superman's flight - is included with the costume and was used during Season 2 through to the final Season 6. Both the costume and the "flying pan" come with a LOA from Thol Simonson who kept the costumes following the production of the groundbreaking show. The costume is in unrestored condition exhibiting small areas of surface abrasion and minor tears and staining from production use. The muscle torso under-suit exhibits numerous stains and applied patching (during production) under the arms, yet the rubber still remains supple. The sequences of Superman in flight were the highlights of The Adventures of Superman legacy, and this hero Superman costume with special effects flying rig represents the finest, most complete and historic costume in the history of television to be sold at auction.
- Complete hero "Superman" costume consisting of a one-piece, blue, muscle-hugging, mesh bodysuit with hard rubber, red and yellow "S" insignia imbedded in chest, marked "Brandon #119." Zipper closure in back and at crotch and velcro cape anchor patches affixed at the shoulders. Bikini-brief style red mesh stretch shorts marked "Brandon." Hard rubber, red and yellow insignia belt with velcro closure. Red, calf-high, leather and rubber, zippered boots with Superman logo in the grip pattern of the soles. Signature red flowing cape of rubberized fabric with velcro pads at the neck for attachment to the blue body suit. Cape collar is labeled internally, "B.R. #48". Boots are stunt versions. This important and iconic hero costume is in very good condition, exhibiting some deterioration to the finish of the latex cape. Accompanied with an original Warner Bros. Studios COA.
For more information about Profiles in History and to download a complete catalog of items available for auction via mail, phone, fax, internet or live, please visit www.profilesinhistory.com.
2015 Television News
Listed below are all the Television News items archived for 2015 organized into various categories:Supergirl TV Series News:
- January 12, 2015: CBS Chairman Boasts About Supergirl
- January 12, 2015: Berlanti Says Supergirl Casting Announcements Coming Soon
- January 19, 2015: Audition Tapes for Supergirl TV Series
- January 22, 2015: Melissa Benoist Cast as TV's Supergirl
- January 23, 2015: Laura Vandervoort Congratulates New Supergirl
- January 28, 2015: Mehcad Brooks is Jimmy Olsen for Supergirl TV Series
- January 29, 2015: New Super Friends Cartoons Set to Return to TV
- January 30, 2015: Supergirl's First TV Foe Revealed
- February 3, 2015: Melissa Benoist as Supergirl - Poll Results
- February 10, 2015: Mehcad Brooks as Jimmy Olsen - Poll Results
- February 19, 2015: Teen Titans Go! Meets Young Justice - Episode Info
- February 20, 2015: Laura Benanti Cast as Alura for Supergirl TV Series
- February 23, 2015: Calista Flockhart Cast as Cat Grant for Supergirl TV Series
- February 24, 2015: Supergirl TV Casting Call Seeks Superman Body Double
- February 25, 2015: Melissa Benoist Embracing Supergirl Role
- February 26, 2015: Chyler Leigh and David Harewood Joing Supergirl TV Cast
- February 27, 2015: Helen Slater and Dean Cain Cast in Top-Secret Supergirl TV Roles
- March 2, 2015: Jeremy Jordan Cast as Winslow Schott for TV's Supergirl
- March 2, 2015: Supergirls Meet - Melissa Benoist Meets Helen Slater
- March 4, 2015: Filming on Supergirl TV Series Starts Today!
- March 6, 2015: First Photos of Melissa Benoist as Supergirl
- March 6, 2015: Faran Tahir Joins Supergirl Cast as Alien Military Expert
- March 8, 2015: Examining the Supergirl TV Costume
- March 9, 2015: Malina Weissman Cast as Young Supergirl
- March 9, 2015: First Photos From the Set of Supergirl Pilot
- March 11, 2015: Supergirl Pilot Photos - Kara and Winslow Schott
- March 11, 2015: More Photos From the Set of Supergirl
- March 17, 2015: Supergirl Pilot Filming at Old Lois & Clark Backlot Set
- March 17, 2015: Supergirl's TV Costume - Poll Results
- March 19, 2015: Owain Yeoman Cast as Vartox for Supergirl TV Series
- March 30, 2015: Filming Wraps on Supergirl TV Pilot
- March 31, 2015: Designers Discuss Superman and Supergirl Costumes
- April 11, 2015: Behind-the-Scenes Photo of Melissa Benoist as Supergirl
- April 22, 2015: Blake Neely Scoring Supergirl Soundtrack
- April 27, 2015: Helen Slater Talks About the New Supergirl TV Series
- May 6, 2015: Supergirl Gets Official Series Order from CBS
- May 12, 2015: David Harewood on Bringing Cyborg Superman to Supergirl TV Series
- May 13, 2015: 80 Stills From the Supergirl TV Trailer
- May 13, 2015: CBS Gives Supergirl a Monday Night Timeslot - Watch the Trailer
- May 18, 2015: Melissa Benoist Talks About Playing Supergirl
- May 18, 2015: Supergirl and The Flash Join Berlanti on Variety Cover
- May 19, 2015: Greg Berlanti Talks About Making Supergirl
- May 21, 2015: Supergirl Trailer Goes Viral with 10 Million Views in 1 Week
- May 22, 2015: Melissa Benoist on the First Time She Put on the Supergirl Costume
- May 23, 2015: Full Supergirl Pilot Leaks Online
- May 26, 2015: Supergirl Extended Trailer - Poll Results
- June 2, 2015: Dean Cain Talks About Supergirl TV Series
- June 3, 2015: Colleen Atwood on Designing the Supergirl Costume
- June 9, 2015: Supergirl Pilot to Premiere on October 26
- June 10, 2015: WBTV Taking Supergirl to San Diego Comic-Con
- June 11, 2015: Melissa Benoist Talks About Training to be Supergirl
- June 12, 2015: Dean Cain Loves Being Involved in the Superman World
- June 14, 2015: Supergirl Cast on Kara Becoming a Hero
- June 16, 2015: Two-Minute Supergirl Trailer Released Online
- June 29, 2015: Supergirl Amongst Warner Bros. Television SDCC Bags
- June 30, 2015: Supergirl Cover for TV Guide Magazine Comic-Con Special
- July 2, 2015: Melissa Benoist Talks About Landing the Role of Supergirl
- July 8, 2015: Will We See Superman in Supergirl TV Series?
- July 8, 2015: CBS Releases New Supergirl Promo Video
- July 9, 2015: Supergirl Pilot Screening - San Diego Comic-Con
- July 10, 2015: Laura Vandervoort Could Appear in Supergirl
- July 12, 2015: Supergirl SDCC Panel - Maxwell Lord Cast
- July 13, 2015: New Supergirl Cast Photos
- July 13, 2015: Supergirl Comic-Con Panel and Interview Videos
- July 14, 2015: Supergirl Cast Discuss Comic-Con Experience
- July 15, 2015: Supergirl Cast Comic-Con Interview
- July 17, 2015: Andrew Kreisberg Talks Supergirl
- July 19, 2015: Lucy Lane Coming to Supergirl TV Series
- July 19, 2015: Chyler Leigh Talks Supergirl
- July 20, 2015: Inside Look at Supergirl Season One
- July 20, 2015: New Supergirl Pilot Episode TV Spot
- July 21, 2015: New Wrath of Cat Teaser for Supergirl TV Series
- July 22, 2015: New Supergirl Poster
- July 23, 2015: Special Supergirl Screening for 400 Mothers and Daughters
- July 23, 2015: Filming Begins on Supergirl Episode 2
- July 24, 2015: Behind the Scenes Filming of Supergirl Episode 2
- July 26, 2015: Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Melissa Benoist Filming Supergirl
- July 29, 2015: Chris Browning Cast as Reactron for Supergirl TV Series
- August 3, 2015: Jenna Dewan-Tatum Cast as Lucy Lane for Supergirl
- August 5, 2015: New Supergirl TV Spot - Standing Out
- August 8, 2015: Melissa Benoist Prepares to Take Flight as Supergirl
- August 9, 2015: Executive Producer Sarah Schechter Talks Supergirl
- August 10, 2015: New Characters and Villains Revealed at Supergirl Panel
- August 12, 2015: Brit Morgan Cast as Livewire for Supergirl
- August 12, 2015: Kryptonian Writing on Supergirl's Spaceship
- August 14, 2015: Justice Leak Cast as Hellgrammite for Supergirl
- August 17, 2015: Levi Miller Cast as Son of Cat Grant in Supergirl
- August 20, 2015: Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Supergirl Episode 3
- August 21, 2015: Fans Ready for Female Superheroes Says Melissa Benoist
- August 24, 2015: Supergirl Flies Ahead of Competition on Social Media
- August 26, 2015: New Be Super Trailer for Supergirl Pilot Episode
- August 26, 2015: Official Description for Supergirl Pilot Episode
- August 30, 2015: Mehcad Brooks Talks About Playing James Olsen on Supergirl
- August 31, 2015: First Look at Jenna Dewan-Tatum as Lucy Lane
- August 31, 2015: Melissa Benoist on Supergirl, the Costume and Flying
- September 1, 2015: Iddo Goldberg Cast as Red Tornado for Supergirl
- September 2, 2015: Glenn Morshower Cast as General Sam Lane for Supergirl
- September 3, 2015: Mehcad Brooks and Jeremy Jordan Talk Supergirl
- September 8, 2015: Behind-the-Scenes Supergirl Video with Cast and Crew
- September 8, 2015: Supergirl Characters - Poll Results
- September 9, 2015: Supergirl Panel Schedule for New York Comic Con
- September 9, 2015: Supergirl on CBS Fall Preview Special
- September 14, 2015: The Inside Story of Bringing Supergirl to CBS
- September 14, 2015: Supergirl Lands on Fox8 in Australia
- September 16, 2015: Mehcad Brooks Talks About Jimmy Olsen Reimagined
- September 17, 2015: See New Supergirl Footage with Scorpion Premiere
- September 17, 2015: Canada's Entertainment Tonight Promotes Supergirl
- September 19, 2015: First Look at Red Tornado in Supergirl
- September 21, 2015: Never-Before-Seen Footage of Supergirl
- September 22, 2015: How Supergirl Celebrates Strong Women
- September 22, 2015: Screen Grabs From New Supergirl Footage
- September 23, 2015: Australian Promo for Supergirl
- September 28, 2015: Meet the Cast of Supergirl
- September 29, 2015: New Supergirl TV Spots & Behind-the-Scenes Video
- September 29, 2015: Supergirl Season 1 Available on iTunes
- September 29, 2015: Melissa Benoist Promotes Stomp Out Bullying
- September 30, 2015: Mehcad Brooks Talks About Being the 'Dude in Distress' on Supergirl
- October 5, 2015: Rachel Platten's Fight Song Featured in New Supergirl Video
- October 10, 2015: Calista Flockhart Amazed by Supergirl Buzz
- October 12, 2015: Chris Vance Cast as Non in Supergirl
- October 12, 2015: Who is your Supergirl?
- October 13, 2015: Ali Adler Talks About Breaking Stereotypes on Supergirl
- October 14, 2015: Supergirl Finds UK Home on Sky 1
- October 14, 2015: Watch the Supergirl Panel from NYCC
- October 14, 2015: Supergirl Promo for CBS Local Stations
- October 14, 2015: Melissa Benoist Will Preview Supergirl on Ellen
- October 15, 2015: Supergirl Season 1, Episode 2 Stronger Together
- October 15, 2015: DC Collectibles Supergirl Statue
- October 18, 2015: Supergirl Leading the Way for Female Heroes
- October 19, 2015: One Week Away from the Premiere of Supergirl
- October 20, 2015: New Photos From Supergirl Season 1, Episode 2 Stronger Together
- October 20, 2015: Melissa Benoist Chats with Ellen About Supergirl
- October 20, 2015: Supergirl Flies High on Warner Bros. Tower
- October 20, 2015: Supergirl Season 1, Episode 3 Fight or Flight
- October 21, 2015: Supergirl Featured on the Cover of TV Guide Magazine
- October 23, 2015: Look Back at Supergirl's Top 5 Spectacular Moments
- October 23, 2015: New Photos From Supergirl Season 1, Episode 3 Fight or Flight
- October 25, 2015: Access Hollywood Interviews Supergirl Cast
- October 25, 2015: US Military Families Treated to Special Supergirl Screening
- October 26, 2015: Supergirl Promo Shows Footage From Future Episodes
- October 26, 2015: Discussing the Twist at the end of Supergirl Pilot Episode
- October 26, 2015: Henry Czerny Cast as Toyman for Supergirl
- October 26, 2015: Supergirl Premieres Tonight
- October 27, 2015: Watch Melissa Benoist on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- October 27, 2015: Supergirl Viewership - Poll Results
- October 27, 2015: Supergirl Soars High as Top New Show in Ratings
- October 28, 2015: Sneak Peek Clips for Supergirl S01E02 Stronger Together
- October 28, 2015: Why Does Kara Wear Glasses in Supergirl?
- October 28, 2015: Watch the Supergirl Pilot Episode with Commentary
- October 29, 2015: Supergirl Season 1, Episode 4 How Does She Do It?
- October 31, 2015: Behind-the-Scenes in the Supergirl Wardrobe Trailer
- November 1, 2015: Supergirl Pilot Rates Higher Than Originally Thought
- November 1, 2015: Another Sneak Peek at Supergirl S01E02 Stronger Together
- November 2, 2015: Details for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 5 Livewire
- November 2, 2015: Greg Berlanti Talks About Moving Forward with Supergirl
- November 2, 2015: Melissa Benoist Answers Supergirl Questions in MTV's Puppy Challenge
- November 2, 2015: Laura Benanti Talks About Her Dual Role on Supergirl
- November 2, 2015: Supergirl Cast Visit The Talk
- November 3, 2015: Image Gallery for Supergirl S01E04 How Does She Do It?
- November 3, 2015: Supergirl Ratings Drop by Nearly 30%
- November 3, 2015: Interesting Developments with Hank Henshaw in Supergirl
- November 3, 2015: Supergirl Opinion Poll - Poll Results
- November 4, 2015: Image Gallery for Supergirl S01E05 Livewire
- November 4, 2015: Emma Caulfield Cast as Cameron Chase for Supergirl
- November 4, 2015: New Preview for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 3 Fight or Flight
- November 5, 2015: Tawny Cypress Cast as Senator Miranda Crane in Supergirl
- November 5, 2015: Supergirl Cast Superlatives: Who is most likely to...
- November 6, 2015: Second Preview Clip for Supergirl S01E03 Fight or Flight
- November 6, 2015: Melissa Benoist on Flying and Action Sequences in Supergirl
- November 6, 2015: Sneak Peek at Supergirl Season 1, Episode 3 Fight or Flight
- November 6, 2015: Canadian Preview for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 3 Fight or Flight
- November 6, 2015: Who is Supergirl? - DC All Access Investigates
- November 9, 2015: Peter Facinelli Talks About Playing Maxwell Lord on Supergirl
- November 9, 2015: Will National City (and TV Audiences) Embrace Supergirl?
- November 10, 2015: TV Ratings for Supergirl Episode 3
- November 10, 2015: Promo Video for Supergirl S01E04 How Does She Do It?
- November 10, 2015: Supergirl Video - Inside The Dept. of Extra-Normal Operations
- November 10, 2015: Favorite Supergirl Cast Member - Poll Results
- November 11, 2015: Second Promo Video for Supergirl S01E04 How Does She Do It?
- November 12, 2015: Details for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 6 Red Faced
- November 12, 2015: Melissa Benoist to Appear on The Late Show with James Corden
- November 13, 2015: Preview Clip of Supergirl S01E04 How Does She Do It?
- November 14, 2015: Another Preview Clip of Supergirl S01E04 How Does She Do It?
- November 14, 2015: Melissa Benoist's Appearance on The Late Show with James Corden
- November 14, 2015: Photo Gallery for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 6 Red Faced
- November 14, 2015: Ratings Increase for Supergirl with DVR Statistics
- November 15, 2015: CBS Changes Monday's Scheduled Supergirl Episode
- November 16, 2015: What You Need to Know About the Skipped Supergirl Episode
- November 16, 2015: Supergirl Finishes as Week's Top-Rated Broadcast Drama
- November 17, 2015: Details for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 7 Human For A Day
- November 17, 2015: Supergirl - Confidence Promo Video
- November 17, 2015: Livewire Gives Ratings Rise for Supergirl
- November 17, 2015: Melissa Benoist Talks About the Legacy of Supergirl
- November 17, 2015: Superman Appearing on Supergirl - Poll Results
- November 18, 2015: Blake Jenner Cast as Adam Foster for Supergirl
- November 19, 2015: Image Gallery for Supergirl S01E07 Human For A Day
- November 23, 2015: New Preview Clips for Supergirl S01E04 How Does She Do It?
- November 23, 2015: Jenna Dewan-Tatum on Playing Lucy Lane on Supergirl
- November 23, 2015: Tonight's Supergirl Episode - How Does She Do It?
- November 24, 2015: Supergirl Looking to Cast Young Superman
- November 24, 2015: Promo Video for Supergirl S01E06 Red Faced
- November 24, 2015: Supergirl Interview - Jenna Dewan-Tatum on General Lane and Lois Lane
- November 24, 2015: Supergirl Viewing Time - Poll Results
- November 25, 2015: Sneak Peek Videos of Supergirl S01E06 Red Faced
- November 30, 2015: CBS Orders Full Season of Supergirl
- November 30, 2015: Tonight's Supergirl Episode - Red Faced
- December 1, 2015: Details for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 8 Hostile Takeover
- December 1, 2015: Promo Video for Supergirl S01E07 Human For A Day
- December 1, 2015: Iddo Goldberg Talks About Supergirl's Red Tornado
- December 1, 2015: Jenna Dewan-Tatum Talks About Lucy Lane's Future
- December 1, 2015: Additional Video Clips from Supergirl S01E06 Red Faced
- December 2, 2015: Image Gallery for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 8 Hostile Takeover
- December 2, 2015: No Crossover for Supergirl and The Flash... Yet
- December 2, 2015: Calista Flockhart Talks About Cat Grant on Supergirl
- December 4, 2015: Italia Ricci Cast as Silver Banshee for Supergirl
- December 4, 2015: Taking on Human Inequity on Supergirl
- December 4, 2015: Is James Olsen Set to Play the Hero on Supergirl?
- December 6, 2015: Andrew Kreisberg Explains Why Kara is Powerless on Supergirl
- December 7, 2015: Promo Video for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 8 Hostile Takeover
- December 7, 2015: Hank Henshaw's True Identity Revealed on Supergirl
- December 7, 2015: Sneak Peek Videos of Supergirl S01E07 Human For A Day
- December 7, 2015: Tonight's Supergirl Episode - Human For A Day
- December 8, 2015: Second Promo Video for Supergirl S01E08 Hostile Takeover
- December 8, 2015: Additional Video Clips from Supergirl S01E07 Human For A Day
- December 8, 2015: Melissa Benoist and Chyler Leigh Attending C2E2 Chicago 2016
- December 9, 2015: Jeremy Jordan Talks About Winn Schott's Story on Supergirl
- December 9, 2015: Melissa Benoist Talks Supergirl With Vanity Fair Magazine
- December 10, 2015: Sneak Peek Video of Supergirl S01E08 Hostile Takeover
- December 10, 2015: Behind-the-Scenes on Supergirl ADR Recording
- December 10, 2015: Chyler Leigh Talks About Alex Danvers on Supergirl
- December 11, 2015: When Will Kara Find Out About Hank Henshaw's Secret?
- December 14, 2015: Melissa Benoist Talks About Kara's Love Life on Supergirl
- December 14, 2015: Double Cliffhanger Ending for Tonight's Supergirl Episode
- December 15, 2015: Details for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 9 Blood Bonds
- December 15, 2015: Additional Video Clips from Supergirl S01E08 Hostile Takeover
- December 18, 2015: Image Gallery for Supergirl S01E09 Blood Bonds
- December 20, 2015: Bizarro Set to Battle Kara on Supergirl
- December 20, 2015: Supergirl Casts George of the Jungle as Kryptonian Villain
- December 21, 2015: Watch Supergirl's Greatest Saves
- December 21, 2015: Supergirl Featured on the Cover of Brazil's Monet Magazine
- December 22, 2015: Details for Supergirl Season 1, Episode 10 Childish Things
- December 29, 2015: Promo Video for Supergirl S01E09 Blood Bonds
- February 24, 2015: New Clip of Teen Titans Go! Meeting Young Justice
- March 3, 2015: Adventures of Superman Plaque Nominated for Best Fan Event
- March 10, 2015: Young Justice vs. Teen Titans Go! - Poll Results
- April 16, 2015: Lucy and Superman Episode to Be Colorized
- April 29, 2015: Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III Announced
- June 24, 2015: Superman Statue on Display as Part of Seinfeld: The Apartment
- July 6, 2015: DC Comics-Themed Cake Wars
- July 11, 2015: Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship - Official Trailer
- September 4, 2015: Is a New JLA Animated Series Coming to Cartoon Network?
- September 21, 2015: Jack Larson Dies - Aged 87
- September 23, 2015: Noel Neill Devastated Over Jack Larson's Passing
- September 24, 2015: Superman Television and Movie Costumes on Auction
- October 6, 2015: JLA Animated Series Coming in 2016
- October 7, 2015: Justice League Unlimited: The Complete Series Coming to Blu-ray
- October 14, 2015: Mondo Releases Bizarro Edition Superman: TAS Vinyl Single
- October 16, 2015: Get Ready for Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship
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