I remember this short lived (alas) series, the first IIRC "realistic" space fiction series aimed at an "adult" (in the older sense) audience. I was 10 when it premiered in September 1959 and self designated sophisticate that I was I applauded its attempts at scientific accuracy and integrity (though I avidly devoured comic books at the time as well). I even had the "official" Colonel McCauley Space Helmet, long gone, alas. Needles to say a lot of it went over my head and I wrinkled my nose at those stories that dealt with other than heroic situations. I recall one where McCauley is trying to deal with the problems on the space station while back on Earth his son has been the victim of a hit and run. Not having seen it since about 1960 my memories are hazy. Recall reading (forget where)that while its ratings were acceptable it was simply too expensive, hence it was canceled
Review of Men Into Space
