Tune in to COMET TV on Thanksgiving Day to feast on some old school science fiction. Throughout the day this free to view over the airwaves broadcasted sci-fi channel will be showing classic black & white Flash Gordon film serials that were originally show in movie theaters in the 1930s and later syndicated for television in the 1950s. Sci-Fi fans won't want to miss out on seeing this!
Consisting of 13 chapters, these serials are the first on-screen appearance for the comic-strip character created by Alex Raymond and began showing in movie theaters two years after Flash Gordon's adventures began appearing in newspapers across the country. The film serials depict Flash Gordon (played by Buster Crabbe) visiting the planet Mongo for the first time and his battling its evil Emperor Ming the Merciless (played by Charles Middleton). In 1996, Flash Gordon was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress to ensure these serials could be enjoyed for future generations.
Of course you don't need to pull them from a vault in the Library of Congress to enjoy these Flash Gordon adventures … just tune into COMET TV on November 22, 2018 starting at 1pm ET/PT. To celebrate this feast of Flash Gordon serials on Thanksgiving Day, ageekdaddy.com is also hosting a prize pack giveaway. Just complete the entries in the form below before 11:59 pm ET on November 30, 2018 for a chance to win. Must be a United States resident over 18 years old to participate. One winner will be randomly selected and COMET TV will mail out the prize pack. Good luck!
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The prize pack which includes items from COMET TV and affiliated channel CHARGE TV includes:
1 - Limited Edition Babylon 5 Hat: Only available via this promotion, this hat emblazoned with the iconic Babylon 5 logo will make a spacey addition to your collection
1 - COMET TV Flash Gordon Clamshell Pack: If you’re getting ready to check out the original Flash Gordon serials, this clamshell pack, stuffed with binge worthy popcorn will make even the Ming Merciless’ diabolical plans seem like fun.
1 - COMET TV Babylon 5 and Space: 1999 Confidential Lithograph Set: This set of lithographs are fun exclusives featuring the iconic ships from the COMET TV Space Block. Packaged in a confidential envelope, this set will give you the insiders info on your two favorite spacey shows.
1 - Exclusive CHARGE! CHiPs Aviator Sunglasses: How you doin’? When cursing down Pacific Coast Highway pop on these aviator sunglasses and get into the CHiPs spirit!
Here in Detroit you can see them on Channels 50.2 (Comet) and 50.3 (Charge). Check out the station locator on each channel's website to see if they are being broadcast where you live. You can also view each channel's live feed on their websites as well if you can't tune in on your television.
COMET TV has a focus on airing science fiction and monster movie programming. CHARGE TV airs television shows and movies with an action / adventure theme to them. Both channels are broadcast across the country in select markets airing content come from MGM's extensive library of television shows and movies. For example COMET TV shows television sci-fi television series like Andromeda, Babylon5, Stargate, and the Outer Limits. CHARGE plays a variety of action style flicks ranging from Clint Eastwood's 1965 FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE to Chuck Norris' 1985 CODE OF SILENCE to John Wayne's 1934 BLUE STEEL. CHARGE TV is also the home of CHiPs reruns!
Disclaimer & Rules: A Geek Daddy has not been financially compensated for this endorsement or hosting the giveaway but was provided the same items being provided as a prize for personal use. The prize is provided by COMET + CHARGE TV and A Geek Daddy is hosting the promotion as a benefit to our readers. Must be a US resident over the age of 18 to participate. One entry per mailing address and winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries. If you have already won this prize through another blog participating in this promotion, your entry will be disqualified. By participating in this promotion you waive any liability of any kind against the publisher of this blog. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. No P.O. Boxes allowed for delivery of the prize. COMET + CHARGE TV will be responsible for shipping the prize to the selected winner. A Geek Daddy is not responsible for delivery of the prize
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