Jack Ging
Dan Wright
Series
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9.01 votes195930mEndedSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Synopsis
The Man and the Challenge is a 36-segment half-hour television adventure/science fiction series which ran new episodes on NBC from September 12, 1959, to June 11, 1960. It starred George Nader as Dr. Glenn Barton, a research scientist for the Institute of Human Factors, an agency that conducted experiments designed to measure human endurance for the United States government. The series was produced by Ivan Tors. Nader's costars included Jack Ging as Dan Wright, Michael Masters as Bill Locke, the Canadian-born Joyce Meadows as Lynn Allen, and Michael Keith as Matt Adams. The episodes focused on various individuals setting world records of strength, endurance, and mastery of various difficult skills. The program also featured appearances by Bethel Leslie as Eleanor Beck in "The Early Warning", Ted Knight, as Dr. Herter in the episode "Daredevils", and Raymond Bailey, in the role of Dr. Kramer on the series opener "The Sphere of No Return". Joining Knight in that segment was Paul Burke.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. The Sphere of No ReturnNow viewing1959-09-1230mIn order to test human stamina at high altitudes, Barton and two other men go up in a balloon. When one panics and fails the required standards he is replaced by a woman which draws a hostile response from the remaining pilot.
- 2. Maximum Capacity1959-09-1930mBarton sends two men into the frozen north to test their endurance in extreme levels of cold and isolation. He wants to determine the best way to train men for high security jobs in the Arctic.
- 3. Odds Against Survival1959-09-2630m
- 4. Sky Diving1959-10-0330mTo study the effects of gravity on potential astronauts, Barton goes to France to learn free fall parachuting from a brother-and-sister team of skydivers: Suzanne and Georges Bolet.
- 5. Experiments in Terror1959-10-1030m
- 6. Invisible Force1959-10-1730mIn a hostile country, three Americans are being held captive. Barton is asked by a Washington official to form a clandestine athletic unit to free them.
- 7. Escape to Nepal1959-10-2430mIn order to test the U2-21 drug which supposedly increases a man's ability to retain oxygen at great heights, Barton puts a group of mountaineers through a rigorous test in the Rockies before sending them to the Himalayas for a final test.
- 8. Border to Border1959-10-3130mTwo antagonistic jet pilots are entered into a Mexican auto race to prove that a team can overcome obstacles better than any single person could.
- 9. Trial by Fire1959-11-0730mBarton enters an active volcano to test a new type of fire suit. He nearly loses his life in the experiment.
- 10. White Out1959-11-1430mBarton researches hypothermia in Antarctica by reducing the body temperature of two doctors. He hopes the experiment will lead to an understanding of how to freeze astronauts to withstand certain aspects of interplanetary flight.
- 11. The Breaking Point1959-11-2830mA volunteer is sealed in a cell for 30 days and is subjected to psychological torment in order to determine his breaking point.
- 12. Jungle Survival1959-12-0530mGlenn Barton is sent on a dual mission: test survival techniques in the Amazon Basin and determine the fate of four lost fliers.
- 13. I've Killed Seven Men1959-12-1230m
- 14. Man Without Fear1959-12-1930mBarton uses a chemical names LSD-25 on a firefighter. The chemical removes fear, but raging forest fires prove that fear is a necessary part of courage.
- 15. The Visitors1959-12-2630m
- 16. The Storm1960-01-0130mGlenn Barton is asked to clear the reputation of a man who died mysteriously.
- 17. Killer River1960-01-0930mOn a cliff above the Colorado River, Barton rescues a parachuted pilot.
- 18. Rodeo1960-01-2330mBarton investigates the effects of a new rocket belt at a rodeo.
- 19. The Windowless Room1960-01-3030mA crack test pilot crashes his aircraft. After the crash he experiences a self-induced paralysis that slowly destroys his career and marriage. Barton restores the pilot's confidence by using hypnotic techniques.
- 20. Nightmare Crossing1960-02-0630mBarton tests candidates for command positions in space.
- 21. The Lure of Danger1960-02-1330mBarton looks individuals that subconsciously want to destroy themselves. He wants to learn why some men desire death.
- 22. Recovery1960-02-2030m
- 23. Buried Alive1960-02-2730mBarton experiments with Yoga to show that it can be helpful in adverting tragedy.
- 24. Recondo1960-03-0330mA warden's daughter is held hostage by four escaped convicts.
- 25. Flying Lab1960-03-1230mBarton performs and experiment to show that ignorance and fear cause lack of efficiency.
- 26. Hurricane Mesa1960-03-1930mBarton conducts a test on a pilot to prove that he can be switched successfully to a desk job.
- 27. Astro Female1960-03-2630mBarton puts four women against four men in order to prove that woman can equal and perhaps surpass males as astronauts.
- 28. The Extra Sense1960-04-0230mIn order to prove that emotional stress promotes telepathy, Barton parachutes from a high precipice.
- 29. Man in a Capsule1960-04-0930mBarton conducts a survival test on the surface of the ocean.
- 30. The Dropper1960-04-2330m
- 31. High Dive1960-04-3030m
- 32. Daredevils1960-05-0730mBarton puts the king of syut drivers through an incredibly dangerous test believing that the secret to survival lies in body chemical reactions.
- 33. Shooter McLaine1960-05-2130mBarton almost dies when a scientist ignoring his own physical limits and Barton's warnings misreads important test instruments.
- 34. Early Warning1960-05-2830m
- 35. Breakoff1960-06-0430m
- 36. Highway to Danger1960-06-1130mBarton researches highway hypnosis by subjecting himself to driving conditions that have killed five truck drivers.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Joyce Meadows
Lynn Allen
George Nader
Dr. Glenn Barton
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How many seasons does The Man and the Challenge have?
The Man and the Challenge has 1 season and 36 episodes.
When did The Man and the Challenge first air?
The Man and the Challenge first aired in 1959.
Is The Man and the Challenge still running?
The Man and the Challenge's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Man and the Challenge?
The Man and the Challenge is classified as Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.