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  • The Man and the Challenge (1959–1960)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Adventure
The Man and the Challenge (1959–1960)
TV Series | 30 min | Adventure

Dr. Glenn Barton is a scientist, an explorer, and an all-around adventurer, which makes him perfect for the assignments on which the government sends him. Whether it's testing space equipment or attempting rescues, his quick wits generally save the day.
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Writers
Art Arthur (written by) | Don Brinkley (written by) | Richard Carlson (written by) | Michael Cleary & 12 more
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Status
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Updated Sep 12, 1959

Release date (First episode)
Sep 12, 1959 (United States)

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Cast

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119 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
George Nader
Dr. Glenn Barton Dr. Glenn Barton   See fewer
36
Joyce Meadows
Lynn Allen / Lynn Allan Lynn Allen / Lynn Allan   See fewer
5
Jack Ging
Dan Wright / Jim Harper / Willie Dan Wright / Jim Harper / Willie   See fewer
3
Michael Keith
Matt Adams / Ranger / Stanhope Matt Adams / Ranger / Stanhope   See fewer
3
Michael Masters
Bill Locke / Jerry Ogden / Judo Expert Bill Locke / Jerry Ogden / Judo Expert   See fewer
3
Raymond Bailey
Dr. Kramer Dr. Kramer   See fewer
2
Doris Fesette
Edith / Miss Hopkins Edith / Miss Hopkins   See fewer
2
Bethel Leslie
Eleanor Beck / Nina Robinson Eleanor Beck / Nina Robinson   See fewer
2
Myron Healey
Dr. John Quirt / Dr. Morton Walker Dr. John Quirt / Dr. Morton Walker   See fewer
2
Joan Granville
Joan Lee / Marilyn Sidney Joan Lee / Marilyn Sidney   See fewer
2
Don Eitner
Doug / Lt. Joe Hale Doug / Lt. Joe Hale   See fewer
2
Don Kennedy
Danny Ryan / Pete Knowland Danny Ryan / Pete Knowland   See fewer
2
Tony Monaco
Harley / Leon Ulmer Harley / Leon Ulmer   See fewer
2
Keith Vincent
Regan / Winters Regan / Winters   See fewer
2
Ted Knight
Dr. Herter / John Mickelson Dr. Herter / John Mickelson   See fewer
2
John Archer
Captain Morris / Sawyer Captain Morris / Sawyer   See fewer
2
Robert Bice
Dr. Carlson Dr. Carlson   See fewer
2
Jerry Catron
Ensign Fowler / Winters Ensign Fowler / Winters   See fewer
2
Roberta Haynes
Patricia Halakua Patricia Halakua   See fewer
1
Tyler McVey
Captain Nelson Whitlow Captain Nelson Whitlow   See fewer
1
Sue Randall
Phyllis Wright Phyllis Wright   See fewer
1
Les Johnson
Bill Blake Bill Blake   See fewer
1
Byron Morrow
Dean Curtiss Dean Curtiss   See fewer
1
Morgan Jones
Trooper Jack O'Brien Trooper Jack O'Brien   See fewer
1
Alan Wells
Trooper Arthur Heller Trooper Arthur Heller   See fewer
1
Fred Gabourie
Roger Blanchard Roger Blanchard   See fewer
1
Jerry Summers
Dropper Dropper   See fewer
1
Coleman Francis
Police Dispatcher Police Dispatcher   See fewer
1
Irvin Ashkenazy
Patient Patient   See fewer
1
Jim Jacobs
Test Subject Test Subject   See fewer
1
Julie Adams
Linda Webb Linda Webb   See fewer
1
Jan Shepard
Dr. Anna West Dr. Anna West   See fewer
1
Robert Conrad
Bill Howard Bill Howard   See fewer
1
James Best
David Mallory David Mallory   See fewer
1
Debra Paget
Liza Dantes Liza Dantes   See fewer
1
William Conrad
Jim Harrigan Jim Harrigan   See fewer
1
Whit Bissell
Dr. Robert Widener Dr. Robert Widener   See fewer
1
Paul Burke
Corey Corey   See fewer
1
1
Robert J. Wilke
Old Gene Old Gene   See fewer
1
John Marley
Sam Randolph Sam Randolph   See fewer
1
1
Otto Kruger
David Mumford David Mumford   See fewer
1
H.M. Wynant
Fred Conway Fred Conway   See fewer
1
Joyce Taylor
Dorrie Conway Dorrie Conway   See fewer
1
Robert Karnes
Henderson Henderson   See fewer
1
Jean Allison
Sally Cheever Sally Cheever   See fewer
1
Alfred Ryder
Robert Carson Robert Carson   See fewer
1
Robert Clarke
Dr. Wayne Robinson Dr. Wayne Robinson   See fewer
1
Frank Gerstle
Ed Burke Ed Burke   See fewer
1
1
Marcia Henderson
Anne Sanders Anne Sanders   See fewer
1
Lin McCarthy
Paul Cheever Paul Cheever   See fewer
1
John Van Dreelen
Georges Bolet Georges Bolet   See fewer
1
Dean Harens
Jim Connor Jim Connor   See fewer
1
Carol Thurston
Alice Barron Alice Barron   See fewer
1
Phillip Terry
Dr. William Ryder Dr. William Ryder   See fewer
1
Ed Kemmer
Tom Larson Tom Larson   See fewer
1
Janos Prohaska
Ed Carmody Ed Carmody   See fewer
1
John Daheim
Mike Mapes Mike Mapes   See fewer
1
Alberto Morin
Raymond Raymond   See fewer
1
1
Fuzzy Knight
Burro Charlie Burro Charlie   See fewer
1
1
Danielle Aubry
Suzanne Bolet Suzanne Bolet   See fewer
1
John Maxwell
Dr. Warren Szold Dr. Warren Szold   See fewer
1
Logan Field
Delmar Jervis Delmar Jervis   See fewer
1
Nick Nicholson
Jim Phillips Jim Phillips   See fewer
1
Jack Walsh
Lou Brand Lou Brand   See fewer
1
1
Marianna Hill
Ruth Tanner Ruth Tanner   See fewer
1
Mala Powers
Betty Fuller Betty Fuller   See fewer
1
Karl Swenson
Dr. Lindstrom Dr. Lindstrom   See fewer
1
Darryl Hickman
Max Edwards Max Edwards   See fewer
1
Christine White
Betty Knowland Betty Knowland   See fewer
1
1
Olive Sturgess
Sylvia Honig Sylvia Honig   See fewer
1
Philip Ober
Clifford Beck Clifford Beck   See fewer
1
Ann Robinson
Sally Somers Sally Somers   See fewer
1
John Milford
Shooter McLaine Shooter McLaine   See fewer
1
Paul Comi
Sergeant Lowery Sergeant Lowery   See fewer
1
Frank Maxwell
Colonel Bill Blake Colonel Bill Blake   See fewer
1
Fred Beir
Steve Paley Steve Paley   See fewer
1
Adrienne Hayes
Amy Brown Amy Brown   See fewer
1
Keith Larsen
John Napier John Napier   See fewer
1
Larry D. Mann
Jim Fitzpatrick Jim Fitzpatrick   See fewer
1
1
Miranda Jones
Helen Vincent Helen Vincent   See fewer
1
Pat McCaffrie
Radio Officer Radio Officer   See fewer
1
Charles Tannen
George Harley George Harley   See fewer
1
Edward Colmans
Dr. Lopez Dr. Lopez   See fewer
1
Eloise Hardt
Madge Costain Madge Costain   See fewer
1
Miguel Landa
Cartina Cartina   See fewer
1
Jay Douglas
Graham Landry Graham Landry   See fewer
1
Frank Biro
Tamarin Tamarin   See fewer
1
1
Jack Harris
Warden Tanner Warden Tanner   See fewer
1
Maureen Leeds
Gina Reed Gina Reed   See fewer
1
Vernon Rich
Judge Banner Judge Banner   See fewer
1
Felipe Turich
Grantina Grantina   See fewer
1
1
Neil Grant
Big Ed Casey Big Ed Casey   See fewer
1
Robert Gothie
Buzz Harmon Buzz Harmon   See fewer
1
Marshall Kent
Pentagon Chief Pentagon Chief   See fewer
1
Mike Keene
Colonel Colonel   See fewer
1
Bern Bassey
Darcey Darcey   See fewer
1
Charles Keane
Bill Andrews Bill Andrews   See fewer
1
Arvid Nelson
Charlie Burke Charlie Burke   See fewer
1
Charles Alvin Bell
Ed Honig Ed Honig   See fewer
1
1
Richard Jeffries
Radio Operator Radio Operator   See fewer
1
1
Ethel Jensen
Joan Gillespie Joan Gillespie   See fewer
1
Chuck Parkerson
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
1
Robert Mercy
Arejevo Arejevo   See fewer
1
Dean Harvey
Donaldson Donaldson   See fewer
1
Andy Thompson
Colonel Pierce Colonel Pierce   See fewer
1
Wayne Mallory
Smitty (uncredited) Smitty (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Howard McLeod
Radio Operator (uncredited) Radio Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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