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Jack Larson, who played Jimmy in the series, was approached with the idea of continuing the franchise as a spin-off for two new seasons of 26 episodes each to begin airing in 1960. Titled Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen , it would focus on a more serious angle of Olsen's rising career as a reporter and journalist with Larson reprising his role.
Sep 22, 2015 · Jack Edward Larson was born on Feb. 8, 1928, in Los Angeles and grew up in nearby Montebello. His father, George Larson, was a milk-truck driver and iceman, and his mother, the former Anita ...
Following Jack Larson's portrayal on The Adventures of Superman TV series, Olsen was promoted from office boy to "cub reporter" beginning in Superman #86. Later in 1954, Olsen received his own series, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen.
Sep 21, 2015 · Jack Larson passed away at his home in Brentwood, California on September 20, Deadline reports. Larson was best known for his role in the Adventures of Superman, but was also a playwright and ...
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In his one-hour interview, Jack Larson (1928-2015) speaks in great detail about the role for which he is most well-known, cub reporter "Jimmy Olsen" in the 1950s television series Adventures of Superman. He discusses the ways he played the character, the kinds of comedy and stunts he did for the series, the one-take filming schedule, and his work with the regular cast and guest stars. He also ...
Sep 26, 2015 · Jack Larson still kept some of the ephemera from when—as America’s first teen heart-throb—he played cub reporter Jimmy Olsen in The Adventures of Superman, from 1952 to 1958, opposite George ...
Sep 1, 2000 · Jack Larson. September 1, 200012:00 AM ET. Audio will be available later today. Jack Larson was Jimmy Olsen, the cub-reporter on the original Superman TV show. Since then he's become a librettist ...
