Best tv show transition from black & white to color

[Malvolio]

The British show Danger Man (1960-1968), starring McGoohan, transitioned to color at the very end and it worked well enough. I'm glad The Prisoner (some think it a pseudo sequel to Danger Man) emerged only with color as the vibrant psychedelia of the show required the color.

Would Danger Man be the show that was called Secret Agent in the US?

[JBatmanFan05]

Would Danger Man be the show that was called Secret Agent in the US?

Yes. I try to use original titles when I can. Especially since I wasn't alive in the 60s and only saw Danger Man much later in this wikipedia age when we know: it's really Danger Man

[Surf]

Gunsmoke transitioned well into Color. But I prefer the B&W Episodes of Wagon Train mostly due to that being the Ward Bond era of the show.

Had no idea there are color episodes of Wagon Train. That said the color Laramie's are a no for me. As an aside there's a thread over at the CBCS forums and someone posted a high grade copy of Rawhide last year. Up until that time I had never seen Rowdy and Gil in color before.

No mention of the Beverly Hillbillies? That was the first show that put any look at opulence on TV and when it went to color it added a layer of both where they came from and the furnishings in the mansion.

[Kirby101]

Though I hesitate to use the term "best show", Lost in Space improved with color.

[Android 17]

I'm ashamed that I never watched one episode of Lost In Space yet. Gotta check to see if it is on any streaming services.

I know the 'Danger Will Robinson!' catchphrase though.

[Captain Craig]

^^^^
The Netflix revival of Lost in Space is really good. I know you mean the OG, just saying, check out the revival show if you have interest in the Robinsons.

On topic I agree with Bewitched and I Dream of Jeanie.
Inverse on Munsters as well.

[caj]

Had no idea there are color episodes of Wagon Train. That said the color Laramie's are a no for me. As an aside there's a thread over at the CBCS forums and someone posted a high grade copy of Rawhide last year. Up until that time I had never seen Rowdy and Gil in color before.

No mention of the Beverly Hillbillies? That was the first show that put any look at opulence on TV and when it went to color it added a layer of both where they came from and the furnishings in the mansion.

I agree with The Beverly Hillbillies. The colors were incredible in the mansion, cement pond, and the bank.

[Panic]

Doctor Who

[caj]

Gunsmoke transitioned well into Color. But I prefer the B&W Episodes of Wagon Train mostly due to that being the Ward Bond era of the show.

I can't explain it but I can't watch B&W episodes of Gunsmoke. It just doesn't feel right.

[JBatmanFan05]

Doctor Who

I should have thought of this. Arguably had the very best transition (starting in 1970 I believe) of any show ever. Made good use of the transition with vibrant colors and colorful monsters.

[ChrisIII]

Agreed although season 7 mostly still has a mostly "earthy" kind of color pallette as they were probably still getting used to it, and the stories in general had a much darker tone than the later third Doctor era.

But the rest of Pertwee's stuff is very colorful. "Carnival of Monsters" from season 10 is probably the most colorful WHO story until Colin Baker's era.



and of course the psychedelic stuff of Claws of Axos (Although still images don't do the trippy visuals justice)

[AnthonyO'Brien]

[kcekada]

Is it "The Munsters?"

Was that season not in syndication. I dont' recall ever seeing the original series in color, but I do recall a reunion special movie from the 70s or 80s that was in color. The black & white definitely suited that show -- though typically I always prefer color to b&W.

[ChrisIII]

There was a late 80s color remake/reboot (Supposed to be the same family but they were in "coffins" for a decade or so and woke up in the 80s) but I'm not sure if that was well-received.

[Largo161]

Definitely would be “The Munsters” lol.

I feel like it’s a sin to watch that in color.

The Munsters had color episodes during its original run? How did I make it to 2024 without knowing that?