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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]].
'''"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]], [[Carl Urbano]], and [[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.

Revision as of 00:33, 14 October 2021

You may also be looking for the unrelated Space Kidettes character Countdown.
Countdown
Montaro and Ben tied next to bomb.png
Premiere date September 9, 1978
Run time 21:09
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, Carl Urbano, and 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
Lieutentant 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 score 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