Monday, January 05, 1970

We remember George "Superman" Reeves, (1914-1959)

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Who remembers the first TV Superman?    

The answer is George Reeves.   He was born George Keefer Brewer in Woolstock, Iowa, on this day in 1914.


He worked in several movies, from "Gone to the wind" to "From here to eternity".    However, his career took off in the fall of 1952 with "Superman".   He became very popular with young viewers who loved the show.


In 1959, Reeves was found dead.    His death was either a suicide or murder but no one knows for sure.


By the way,   The entire series is now available for sale.     


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