The New Adventures of Superman
Series Overview
The New Adventures of Superman is a series of six-minute animated Superman adventures produced by Filmation that were broadcast on CBS between 1966 and 1970. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring The Adventures of Superboy and other DC Comics superheroes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 68 Episodes
30 min per episode
1966 – 1968
Premiered: Sat, Sep 10, 1966
Lou ScheimerLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 16: “The Japanese Sandman (2)”
Superman must stop the Sandman and deal with a saboteur before they can cause any more damage. When they finally meet, Superman fights off the Sandman's powerful sleeping sand and rescues Jimmy from a trap set by the saboteur. In the end, Superman captures the saboteur and defeats the Sandman.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Scheimer
Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Scheimer
Producer
Norm Prescott
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The New Adventures of Superman about?
The New Adventures of Superman is a series of six-minute animated Superman adventures produced by Filmation that were broadcast on CBS between 1966 and 1970. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring The Adventures of Superboy and other DC Comics superheroes.
How many seasons does The New Adventures of Superman have?
The New Adventures of Superman comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The New Adventures of Superman?
Key cast members in The New Adventures of Superman include Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Jack Grimes, Janet Waldo, Ted Knight.
Who created or directed The New Adventures of Superman?
The New Adventures of Superman was developed and directed by Lou Scheimer.