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In 1955, Disney
aired the first of two serials: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure.
It was based on The
Tower Treasure and is generally considered much better than the
sequal, The Mystery of Ghost Farm (a new story). The serials were released
on the Mickey Mouse Show in fifteen minute segments.
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1955 - Applegate Treasure - Synopsis, Cast & Crew
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Synopsis:
Frank
and Joe Hardy are the sons of Fenton Hardy, a famous private detective.
Finding everyday life at home in Bayport dull, the boys hope their father
will let them work on one of his cases. Disappointed when he tells them
his work is too dangerous for children, they are more determined than ever
to follow in their dad's footsteps, and solve mysteries.
Cast:
[members in black
came from a shooting call sheet dated May 15, 1956; and purple
from a shooting call sheet dated June 5, 1956. Entries in white from other
sources.)
Tim
Considine (Frank)
Tommy
Kirk (Joe)
Sarah
Selby (Aunt Gertrude)
Russ
Conway (Mr. Hardy) [Fenton]
Carole
Ann Campbell (Iola)
Donald
MacDonald (Perry [Robinson])
Florenz
Ames ([Silas]
Applegate)
Charles
Cane (Sergeant)
Frances
Morris (Landlady)
Robert
Foulk (Jackley)
Arthur
Shields (Boles)
Bill
Henry (Policeman)
Doubles:
Terry
Wilson for Jackley
Frank
Darro for Joe
Cloy
Cunnington for Frank
"Stand-Ins
and Atmosphere":
Miss
Anderson
Bill
Chaney
Mickey
Martin
Crew:
[members in black from
a shooting call sheet dated May 15, 1956; members in white from the television
credits]
Director:
Charles Haas
Ass't
Directors: Bob [Robert G.] Shannon,
Ted Schilz, Vincent McEveety, Dolph M. Zimmer,
William Beaudine, Jr.
Teleplay:
Jackson Gillis
Producer:
Bill Walsh
Post
Production Producer: Brian McCullough
Ass't
to the Producer: Louis Debney
Directors
of Photography: Gordon Avil, A.S.C.; Walter H. Castle, A.S.C.
Art
Directors: Bruce Bushman, Marvin Aubry Davis
Film
Editors: George Nicholson, Ellsworth Hoagland, A.S.C., Al Teeter, Joseph
S. Dietrick
Set
Director: Fred Maclean
Music:
Buddy Baker and William Lava
Song:
Jackson Gillis and George Bruins
Sound:
Robert O. Cook |
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Episode Lists and Summaries
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THE MYSTERY OF THE APPLEGATE
TREASURE
An Introduction - Sep. 21,
1956
The Stranger - Sep. 28,
1956
A Real Case - Oct. 5, 1956
The First Clue - Oct. 12,
1956
The Fugitive - Oct. 19,
1956
Applegate's Gold - Oct.
26, 1956
Dig for Treasure - Nov.
2, 1956
A Pirate's Chest - Nov.
9, 1956
Boys in Trouble - Nov. 16,
1956
Female Detective - Nov.
23, 1956
Iola's Bravery - Nov. 30,
1956
Footsteps in the Tower -
Dec. 7, 1956
The Prisoner Speaks - Dec.
14, 1956
Strange Confession - Dec.
21, 1956
A Golden Clue - Dec. 28,
1956
The Final Search - Jan.
4, 1957
The Tower Secret - Jan.
11, 1957
Never Say Die - Jan. 18,
1957
Boys in Danger - Jan. 25,
1957
The Tower Treasure - Feb.
1, 1957 |
THE MYSTERY OF GHOST
FARM
An Introduction - Sep. 13,
1957
Beginning of the Puzzle
- Sep. 20, 1957
Detective Joe - Sep. 27,
1957
Who Feeds the Cat? - Oct.
4, 1957
Two Private Eyes - Oct.
11, 1957
Man Nmed Fred - Oct. 18,
1957
Animals in Danger - Oct.
25, 1957
Catching a Ghost - Nov.
1, 1957
The Ghost Speaks - Nov.
8, 1957
Lacey's Wonderful Will -
Nov. 15, 1957
Detectives in Trouble -
Nov. 22, 1957
The Ghost Confesses - Nov.
29, 1957
Iola to the Rescue - Dec.
6, 1957
Panic at the Zoo - Dec.
13, 1957
Uncle Billy's Secret - Dec.
20, 1957 |
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Collectibles for both Serials...
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![78 RPM Record [1956] - The Sandpipers, Mike Stewart, Mitch Miller and Orchestra](/50_s_TV_record.jpg)
78 RPM Record [1956]
- The Sandpipers, Mike Stewart, Mitch Miller and Orchestra
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Dec. 1956 (Dell #760;
The Hardy Boys - Applegate Treasure story) August 1957 (Dell #830;
The Secret of the Old Mill)
Jan. 1958 (Dell #887;
The Mystery of Ghost Farm) Jan. 1959 (Dell #964; The Mystery of the
Caves)
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1957 - Hardy Boys Treasure
Game By Parker Brothers - Featuring Disney Serials Characters
1960 - Updated Art No
Longer Features Disney Serials Characters
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![Plastic Ring Promoting 'Weather Bird Shoes' [1956] - secret compartment (gold-coloured center comes out) with treasure map.](/50_s_TV_ringhardyboys1.jpg)  
1956 - Plastic Ring
Promoting 'Weather Bird Shoes' - secret compartment (gold-coloured center
comes out) with treasure map.
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Walt Disney's Mickey
Mouse Club Magazine - February 1957 - (Shore Road Mystery)
Walt Disney's Magazine
- August 1957 - (House on the Cliff)
Walt Disney's Magazine
- ? 1957 - Inside, stills from Ghost Farm
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