Thol "Si" Simonson, the man who made George Reeves fly in the Adventures of Superman, has died.
According to the Superman Super-Site:
Thol 'Si' Simonson, the special effects artist who made George Reeves fly on the "Adventures of Superman", has passed away at his Arizona home at the age of 98.
Prior to Simonson joining the show in 1953, Reeves had been flying for a year on via a makeshift (and uncomfortable) rig under his costume which stuntmen lifted by wires. All of these effects were sufficient but for the show to have any future, the work would need to improve.
Above, Superman (George Reeves) soars over Metropolis (Los Angeles) in 1953 thanks to the special effects work of Si Simonson.According to Jim Nolt of The Adventures Continue website, Simonson died October 9.
It is a blessing that Simonson lived as long as he did and kept active though yachting.
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1 comment:
George Reeves take-offs and landings were realistic, thanks to Si Simonson's efforts. He is one of the main reasons the show was enjoyable to watch for decades.
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