morning TV series  (_"Secret Files of Captain Video, The" (1953)_ (qv)) began in 1953.  However, despite the programs immense popularity, the DuMont  networks insurmountable problems caused it to cease operations by  1955. While other DuMont programs were continued on other networks,  DuMont refused to sell "Captain Video" to NBC, and Al Hodge (qv)  returned as the Captain to host a local cartoon/documentary film  series over New York station WABD, the former DuMont flagship.  "Captain Video" could be seen today except for DuMonts late