Commando Cody was a title character who appeared in 2 serials produced by Republic pictures during in the 1950s. The first of these - Radar Men from the Moon - was used in the first season of MST3K. In 1952's Radar Men from the Moon, Cody was played by George Wallace. In 1953, Cody appeared in Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe, this time played by Judd Holdren. Aline Towne reprised her role as Joan Gilbert, but the role of Ted Richards was re-cast with William Schallert. Cody was one of several "Rocket Man" characters to appear in the 1940s and 50s.