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{{Infobox episode
{{Infobox episode
|name= Countdown
|image= [[File:Montaro and Ben tied next to bomb.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:Montaro and Ben tied next to bomb.png|300px]]
|caption=  
|caption=  
|prodno=
|prodno= 125-12
|premiere= September 9, 1978
|premiere= [[September 9]], [[1978]]
|run_time= 21:09
|run_time= 21:09
|cast= [[B.J. Ward]]<br />[[Michael Bell]]<br />[[Ted Cassidy]]
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|writers=  
|writers=  
|directors= [[Ray Patterson]]<br />[[Carl Urbano]]<br />[[Wally Blurr]]
|directors= [[Ray Patterson]]<br />[[Carl Urbano]]<br />[[Wally Burr]] (voices)
|previous= Countdown (episode)
|previous= Countdown (episode)
|next= The Golden Idol of the Gorgas
|next= The Golden Idol of the Gorgas
|title_card= [[File:JOTJ 101 title card.png|300px]]
|title_card= [[File:JOTJ 101 title card.png|300px]]
}}
}}
'''"Countdown"''' is the first episode of ''[[Jana of the Jungle]]'' season one. It aired on September 9, 1978 on [[NBC]]. It was directed by [[Ray Patterson]] and [[Carl Urbano]].
'''"Countdown"''' is the first episode of ''[[Jana of the Jungle]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 9]], [[1978]] on [[NBC]]. It was directed by [[Ray Patterson]] and [[Carl Urbano]], and voice directed by [[Wally Burr]].


An experimental bomb designed to implode is let down in the jungle and stolen by the local tribe. This is really the plot of most episodes, i.e., Jana deals with all the superstitious, isolated tribes that don't know any better.
An experimental bomb designed to implode is let down in the jungle and stolen by the local tribe. This is really the plot of most episodes, i.e., Jana deals with all the superstitious, isolated tribes that don't know any better.
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Steven Lee|Lieutentant Steven Lee]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Lieutenant Steven Lee]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable
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|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[B.J. Ward]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[B.J. Ward]]
|-
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Ben Cooper|Doctor Ben Cooper]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Doctor Ben Cooper]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Michael Bell
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Michael Bell
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[South America]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[South America]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
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===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
[[Hoyt Curtin]] was credited as musical director, with supervision from [[Paul DeKorte]].
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]], who was credited as musical director, with musical supervision from [[Paul DeKorte]].
 
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
 
* [[United States]]: September 9, 1978 on NBC


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* Not available. 😥


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1978]]
[[Category:Directed by Carl Urbano]]
[[Category:Directed by Ray Patterson]]
[[Category:Directed by Wally Burr]]
[[Category:Episodes]]
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]]
[[Category:NBC]]
[[Category:Jana of the Jungle episodes]]
[[Category:Jana of the Jungle episodes]]
[[Category:Jana of the Jungle]]

Latest revision as of 20:31, 18 June 2023

You may also be looking for the unrelated Space Kidettes character Countdown.
Countdown
Montaro and Ben tied next to bomb.png
Production number 125-12
Premiere date September 9, 1978
Run time 21:09
Starring B.J. Ward
Michael Bell
Ted Cassidy
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Director(s) Ray Patterson
Carl Urbano
Wally Burr (voices)
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"Countdown" is the first episode of Jana of the Jungle season one. It aired on September 9, 1978 on NBC. It was directed by Ray Patterson and Carl Urbano, and voice directed by Wally Burr.

An experimental bomb designed to implode is let down in the jungle and stolen by the local tribe. This is really the plot of most episodes, i.e., Jana deals with all the superstitious, isolated tribes that don't know any better.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Lieutenant Steven Lee Unavailable
Flight controller (voice only) Michael Bell
Jana B.J. Ward
Doctor Ben Cooper Michael Bell
Ghost Unavailable
Tico Unavailable
Montaro Ted Cassidy
Picchu Unavailable
Shaman Unavailable
Slithor Unavailable


Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • Steven's plane

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin, who was credited as musical director, with musical supervision from Paul DeKorte.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

  • Not available. 😥

References