Hal Jon Norman Movies
- 1972
- R
Three teens--a half Navajo (Dean Stockwell), a rebellious girl (Pat Stich) and a retarded boy (Todd Susman)--hit the road after they're accused of killing a policeman. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Setting off an explosion in a ionized bog, Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris) releases an invisible three-toed monster, bent on mass destruction. While the Robinsons recognize the monster for what it is (even though they can't see him), Smith is convinced that the creature is actually the ghost of his Uncle Thaddeus--and decides to hold an impromptu séance which may prove disastrous for all concerned. Note the cast's new wardrobe in this episode (exactly where did they purchase it?) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
The Robinsons' robot doesn't like the looks of the old, dilapidated robot that Will (Bill Mumy) has found and has decided to fix up. It seems that Will's robot is actually a "robotoid", capable of making its own decisions without human intervention. Sure enough, the robotoid turns out to have an evil streak, and is bent upon capturing the Robinsons and killing off their robot. The "villain" in this episode is played by the immortal Robby the Robot of Forbidden Planet fame, who like the Lost in Space robot was created by Bob Kinoshita. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Based on the popular children's story by Scott O'Dell, this family movie tells of the true adventures of a young Native American girl. After her father is killed by a malevolent white trapper, Karana (Celia Kaye) joins her community as they leave their island home in the Pacific to live on the mainland. Upon her departure, Karana realizes that her brother has been left behind. She immediately swims back to be with him and the two remain on the abandoned island. Though Karana is able to domesticate a wolf, her brother is not so fortunate with the animals and is killed by a pack of wild dogs. She is left to survive against the odds for several years before she has a chance to journey to the mainland herslelf. The adept cinematography of Leo Tover (Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Day the Earth Stood Still) greatly contributed to this outdoor adventure film as did appropriate music from prolific film composer Paul Sawtell. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Celia Kaye, Larry Domasin, (more)
- 1961
Jeff Morrow guest-stars as legendary Apache chief Cochise, who despite his avowed peaceful stance has sworn vengeance against Cavalry captain Moss Johnson (DeForrest Kelley). While Johnson takes refuge at the Ponderosa, Ben Cartwright, surrounded by a batallion of Cochise's deadliest warriors, is determined to learn the true story behind the Apache leader's vendetta. Fueling the crisis is a seriously injured Adam, and Johnson's ever-increasing hysteria. Written by Elliot Arnold, "The Honor of Cochise" first aired October 8, 1961. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, (more)
- 1960
En route to Virginia City, Adam Cartwright bears witness as Chief Chato (Hal Jon Norman) kills two white trappers who have dared to venture upon a Shoshone burial ground. But Chato refuses to scalp the corpses, eliciting the name "White Buffalo Woman" as he walks off. Later on, Adam rescues the selfsame Woman (Anna-Lisa), a white Shoshone captive long believed to be a spirit woman, capable of healing the sick. Unfortunately, the Indians have discovered that White Buffalo Woman possesses no recuperative powers, and have condemned her to death. She is afforded a rare opportunity to redeem herself when Adam is seriously wounded. Cowritten by Joe Stone and Paul King, "The Savage" originally aired on December 3, 1960. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, (more)
- 1934
A young auto mechanic gets a job with Three Points Airlines, and helps to get them a government mail contract in this action serial. The head of a rival cargo airline, angered that he didn't get the contract, plots the destruction of Three Points in order to take over the contract. ~ Brian Gusse, All Movie Guide
