WE GOT OUR FIRST TELEVISION AROUND 1950. I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. TO ME, THIS FLASH GORDON SERIAL WAS SOMETHING FANTASTIC. I BELIEVE IT WAS ON DAILY ON THE DUMONT CHANNEL. MY FRIENDS AND I WOULD IMAGINE OURSELVES INVOLVED IN THE ACTION. WHAT ELSE WAS THERE? I HAVEN'T SEEN THE SERIES NOW IN 50 YEARS. FROM THIS VANTAGE POINT, IT REALLY SEEMS STILTED AND CONTRIVED. HOWEVER, IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF A MORE INNOCENT TIME WHEN THE VIDEO AND SOUND EFFECTS WERE REALLY THRILLING AND THE ACTING JUST THE BEST! I REALLY, REALLY HATE THAT MING!!!