SKY KING's superb writing and production quality continue to impress in Season 1 Episodes, with well written character dialog and action sequences moving the plot logically and realistically along. This is almost another "10" Episode, but the complex plot requires a bit of rushing to get the story completed in the short 25 minutes Episode format, so the score drops a notch to "9".
In the seven Season 1Episodes reviewed so far, the consistently good scripts and production are impressive, even though there are different writers for each episode. This is a testament to the competent teleplay and script management of the Jack Chertok Production Team.
Kirby Grant, Gloria Winters, and Ron Hagerthy as "Sky", "Penny", and "Clipper" do not seem to be acting in their roles of Uncle, Niece, and Nephew, as the interaction, dialog and teasing is so natural as to seem a genuine family.
Watch for prolific character actor John Doucette, active from 1941 to 1987, appearing in around 300 TV and movie roles. His name may be unfamiliar but his face will be very well known to anyone who grew up watching TV's "Golden Age" in the 50's, 60's and 70's. His stocky build, deep voice and menacing look were perfect for the villain in countless Westerns, Crime & Police Dramas of that TV era.