Luke Halpin's Shoulders
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This discussion of Luke Halpin's shoulders continues with Season 2.
The first five episodes of Season 2 are among the most memorable in the entire three years of the series. Never before has Luke Halpin's physical image looked more mature and developed as it does in these five unforgettable episodes. In fact, scenes from these episodes are used in other focus pages because they illustrate Luke's growing maturity in several muscle areas.
Season 2 is also home to perhaps the most famous single episode of all: Ep 58, Deep Waters. Deep Waters is best known for the famous scene in which Luke Halpin is removing his shirt in preparation for a dangerous dive. However, this episode also provides outstanding views of virtually his entire upper body. The level of muscularity, definition, density and muscle tone that Luke displays in this episode are beyond belief. Not surprisingly, scenes from Deep Waters are used throughout The Luke Halpin Gallery to illustrate various aspects of Luke Halpin's muscles.
Flipper, Season 2
Luke Halpin begins Season 2 with a hair-raising underwater rescue scene in which Sandy, without any diving equipment or even a face mask, lifts a sunken buoy off a trapped diver. This feat requires the participation of all muscles, especially the arms and shoulders. Think about the difficulty of lifting a heavy tank while underwater with no oxygen, and you will appreciate the heroic power of Luke's muscles.
At the beginning of the scene, Sandy is surveying the situation. This picture is a bit dark, but if you look closely, you can see the separation between his anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid. This kind of separation is only possible in highly developed shoulders like Luke Halpin's:
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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The rescue scene is shown below in its entirety:
| Flipper and the Mermaid (1965) |
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Later, the rescue victim is brought over to the house to recover as Sandy looks on. In a nod toward Luke Halpin's maturer physical image, Sandy is shown dressed only in shorts and sneakers. His entire body is uncovered, allowing the rescued victim is see the muscles that saved her life. This scene includes a close up of Luke's head and shoulders:
| Flipper and the Mermaid (1965) |
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Ep 32 is the first of a two-part episode, Dolphin In Pursuit. These pictures are used extensively in the focus page on Luke Halpin's Chest. However. seeing his chest is also seeing his shoulders which are right next door. When examining these pictures, try to see the contribution that Luke's shoulders makes to the overall look of his upper body.
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 1) (1965) |
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Ep 33, part 2 of Dolphin In Pursuit, begins with an underwater scene in which the hardness and definition of Luke's right shoulder is highlighted:
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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The scene which follows is one of the memorable illustrations of Luke's upper body development as seen in Season 2. It is also a fascinating study of Luke's shoulder. As in Ep 32, study how Luke's shoulders contribute to the overall appearance of his bare upper body.
In this scene, Sandy is walking toward the camera step by step. His shoulders are seen directly from the front. As his body appears larger and larger, note the important features of his shoulders: size, shape, and definition.
Gradually, Sandy turns sideways, and we see his shoulder in a profile view. Sandy's imposing body literally towers over Bud's. Both his shoulder and arm are pulled slightly back. This causes his chest to widen and expand, while exposing it more fully. In addition, the camera is actually looking slightly upward at Sandy rather than straight in, making Sandy's statuesque form all the more impressive. The total mass of the shoulder is in full view.
The sight of Luke Halpin's bare chest is unforgettable. However, a fuller appreciation of Luke's upper body can be gained by observing the shape of the shoulder and the way it inserts into his relaxed arm. While his shoulder is not flexed, its mass is still evident.
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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In this scene, Sandy is rushing back to the beach in response to Bud's call. The bulging shape of Luke Halpin's shoulder is impressive in this scene:
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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This scene leads directly to a closeup of Luke's upper body. This scene, in which Luke's shoulder is very well-defined, is presented here in its entirety.
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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In this next scene, Sandy is welcoming the return of Ulla, and is pulling himself up into the skiff. Luke Halpin's shoulder developement is easily missed in this fast-moving scene. However, the following still shots allows the viewer to obserb the true size and shape of Luke's flexed shoulder.
In this picture, note the incredible muscularity of Luke's left and right shoulders. The left deltoid is incredibly flexed, while the right shoulder displays the considerable mass in both his lateral and posterior deltoids.
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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Note how Luke's right shoulder changes as he pulls himself up out of the water:
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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In the search scene with Porter and Sandy, Luke's shoulders are viewed from several different angles.
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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In the boat, Sandy reaches down to grab a microphone. The size and definition of his shoulder is astonishing to see. Note the prominent ridge that runs right through the shoulder:
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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Sandy uses the air horn to call Flipper. Luke Halpin is standing in a darker area, but the light behind him illuminates the curved outline of his shoulder:
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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Luke's relaxed shoulder is highlighted in the final scenes of this memorable episode:
| Dolphin In Pursuit (part 2) (1965) |
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Episode 34, Flipper's Hour of Peril, opens with a scene of Sandy talking with Bud while sitting on a surfboard with hands on hips. Luke Halpin frequently puts his hands on hips, a pose which widens his chest and provides a more extensive view of his upper body. In this position, his shoulders are relaxed but still muscular:
| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Later, Sandy is shown again on his paddleboard but face-down. Note the shape of the shoulder on the right:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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When Sandy warns Bud about a mine, he assumes an imposing position on his board. His arm is pulled back, and his body is turned at an angle toward the camera. Note the change in the shape of his right shoulder as his arm is pulled back:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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As Sandy continues his conversation with Bud, he brings his right arm over his lap. The right shoulder is relaxed but its size is very evident:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Luke pulls his right arm back again, but this time not directly to his hip:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy warns Bud to stay away from the mine, then turns around and leaves. In this scene, Luke is further away from the camera. However, his shoulder and arm muscles are very distinguishable:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy is paddling furiously to get home to warn Porter about the mine. This sequence of pictures illustrates the rotating movement that Luke Halpin as an expert swimmer frequently uses. The individual muscles in his shoulder area are amazingly defined and flexed. As you examine these pictures, note how the shoulder muscle (deltoid) works with the arm and back muscles to move his arm around:
| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Luke's deltoid is highly flexed throughout this movement. It is very obvious that this is not a casual swim, but a high energy, strenous exercise that demands all of Luke's strength.
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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As Sandy nears home, the camera switches to an overhead view. This view allows us to see the incredible flexion in both his shoulder and upper arm. Note the separation in Luke's shoulder in the fourth picture (indicated by a black arrow):
| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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This separation is the boundary between the lateral deltoid and anterior deltoid, as shown below. Keep in mind that this kind of muscle separation is only possible in a highly developed muscle like Luke's.
| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Out of the water, Sandy pulls off his fins and diving mask. As he does this, his shoulder takes on a characteristic triangle-like shape:
| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy calls out for Porter as he runs toward the house. Note the sharp definition and sheer mass of the deltoid:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Before Sandy meets up with Porter, we are given a view of his back. Luke Halpin's back possesses astonishing definition and separation. A side-by-side comparison, with and without identification labels is shown below:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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When Sandy meets Porter, he assumes a statuesque pose in which his shoulders play a distinctive part. With shoulders back, arms pulled back, and posture ram-rod straight, Luke Halpin's very presence is breath-taking:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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As Sandy tells Porter about the mine, the camera zooms in for a closeup. Admittedly, this shot is completely dominated by Luke Halpin's incredible chest. But while it is understandably difficult to ignore his considerable pectoral muscles, try to focus attention on his shoulder, for it is actually just as distinct and defined as his chest:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Later, Porter attempts to free Flipper who is trapped in a net right next to the live mine. Sandy and Bud watch anxiously from the boat. Note how Luke's shoulder blends into his flexed triceps.
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy pilots the launch to a new position. The definition of Luke's shoulder is quite distinct and is worthy of close examination:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Bud looks on, waiting for his big brother to take action. As Sandy ponders his next move, he pulls
back his right arm, exposing his entire chest as well as his arm and shoulder. The heroic youth shows with his bare upper body that he is about to use his exceptional aquatic prowess to attempt a dangerous rescue.
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy joins Porter in setting up an escape for Flipper. In this underwater shot, Luke's muscular shoulder and arm are shown. The sight of Luke's well-toned muscles gives Sandy the perfect look for an underwater rescuer.
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Luke's shoulder looks like a mini mountain sitting on top of his arm:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy pulls the launch away as Porter attempts to cut the net with a blowtorch. In this stance, we witness one of the most outstanding features of Luke Halpin's physical image: his 8-pack abdominals. Luke's solidly built shoulder serves as a muscular bridge between his highly toned arm and what may be the very first instance of 8-pack abs seen in a TV teen actor.
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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As Sandy pulls the launch further away, the camera angle changes slightly. His abs are now obscured by the boat railing, but what now comes to better focus is his powerful chest. In this view, Luke's chest muscle looks positively gigantic. Luke's strong shoulder, however, is more than up to the task of linking the teen actor's flexed arm with his monumental chest.
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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As Porter contacts a Coast Guard helicopter, Sandy looks on. Here, we see Luke Halpin's exceptionally clear skin quality which makes his muscles literally shimmer in the sunlight. Note in particular the way this effect appears on his shoulders.
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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While watching the rescue effort, Luke's shoulder tenses. Note the striations within the muscle fibers of his shoulder:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy contacts the helicopter, then watches the cable being lowered. In this scene, both the clear skin tone and muscle tone of Sandy's right shoulder stand out:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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Sandy quickly takes control of the launch to pick up Porter who is still in the water. The side view of Luke Halpin reveals not only a bulging shoulder muscle, but also a spectacular view of his latissimus dorsi. We have another outstanding example of how Luke's powerful deltoid serves as a sturdy bridge between his tensed forearm and another major muscle, in this case one in Luke's back. Examine closely how Luke's deltoid inserts into his massive latissimus:
| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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This exemplary episode concludes with a scene of Sandy, relaxed and breathing a sigh of relief now that Flipper is safe again. Once again, Luke's expansive chest dominates the scene. But take this opportunity to examine its relation with the shoulder:
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| Flipper's Hour of Peril (1965) |
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In Episode 35, Coral Fever, Flipper has been hurt and has beached himself. Sandy immediately pulls off his shirt and dives in. The following scene is caught midair just as Sandy is landing himself on the sand next to the injured dolphin. Luke's shoulder as well as his entire arm are tightly flexed in accordance with the tense scene:
Sandy swims back to get a floater to carry Flipper to safety. In this scene, the water covers up Luke Halpin's entire body, exposing only the shouder and arm. This allows the viewer to examine his flexed shoulder isolated from the rest of his body:
Sandy quickly moves the stricken dolphin onto the floater. During this scene, Luke Halpin's shoulder is incredibly flexed as is his entire arm. Be sure to study these pictures closely.
Flipper is taken back home. There, Bud, Sandy, and Porter examine the injured dolphin. Luke Halpin's shoulders and arms look particularly muscular in this scene:
As Sandy contemplates Flipper's fate, we get a few head shots of Luke Halpin which include his shoulders:
This is followed by some relaxed shots of Luke Halpin sitting at the dock. These are also views of Luke's 8-pack abs:
In this scene, Sandy is discussing Flipper's problem with a medic. Sandy is in the water holding the dolphin between his arms. Notice that Luke Halpin is the only one in this scene without a shirt. This directs the viewer's attention to Luke's shoulder and arm, which are the centerpiece of this scene:
Later on, Bud begs Sandy to let Flipper out of his pen. Sandy refuses until Bud proposes that the two follow Flipper to keep him safe. As the two talk, we see Luke Halpin once again sitting on the dock, and dressed only in cutoffs and sneakers. This scene also shows a head closeup which includes his shoulders.
Bud and Sandy take the skiff out, but soon spot what appears to be an unconscious diver in the water ahead. This scene is dominated by Luke's tremendous latissimus dorsi. However when studying these pictures, the viewer should examine how Luke's considerable shoulder mass matches the the mountainous lats below it.
Bud and Sandy pull Porter's unconscious body out of the water. While this scene provides excellent closeups of Luke's legs, it also illustrates many of his other muscles. In particular, this scene is interesting in that Luke's shoulder is held right next to his thighs. In addition, his massive lats are still clearly seen right behind the shoulder. This scene, then, is a unique opportunity to compare the size and shape of of his shoulder to some of Luke's other outstanding muscle groups.
With Porter safely in the boat, Sandy quickly removes his diving gear. This scene is almost a one-stop tour of Luke Halpin's entire physical image. The viewer is able to witness Luke's entire musculature, both upper body and lower body. Luke's shoulder is sharply defined and serves as a kind of hub to a wheel of incredible muscularity. On one side are his hardened legs, his razor sharp obliques, his rock-like abs, his powerful chest, and his gigantic lats. On the other, his tensely muscled arm stretches out like a human lever. Luke's entire body is magnificently built yet also finely balanced and proportioned. There is not a single sign of waste or excess.
Be sure to examine these pictures carefully.
In Ep 36, Junior Ranger, we have some outstanding closeups of Luke's left shoulder:
Ep 37, The Ditching (part 1), provides these interesting pictures which show the interface between shoulder and biceps:
Later on, we see Luke sitting comfortably by the water. His shoulder is relaxed, yet displays amazing separation between the lateral deltoid and posterior deltoid:
Ep 50, Flipper and the Shark Cage, contains a fascinating underwater shot of Luke Halpin's sholder. Note the incredible separation between the three muscles of his upper arm, the deltoid, biceps and triceps.
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| Flipper and the Shark Cage (1966) |
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For many fans, Ep 58, Deep Waters, is the ultimate illustration of Luke Halpin's legendary physical image. Few people can see Luke Halpin in this memorable episode without coming away totally wide-eyed.
Deep Waters is best known for the illustrations of Luke's famous chest. But some scenes also provide interesting views of his shoulders, too.
During the well-known shirt removal scene, we see the high level of definition in the three upper arm muscles, the deltoid, biceps and triceps:
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| Deep Waters (1966) |
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Just before diving into the water, Sandy leans on his arm for balance. This puts stress on the upper arm, revealing unbelievable striations within the shoulder as well as all over the upper arm. These striations indicate an astonishingly high level of muscle development.
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| Deep Waters (1966) |
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In this picture, the sheer size of Luke's right deltoid is such that it almost equals the size of his biceps:
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| Deep Waters (1966) |
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In this final example, we take note of Luke Halpin's entire upper body. His expansive chest, given their massive pectoral muscles, could easily overwhelm the rest of his upper body. Luke Halpin has not only developed exceptional muscularity in all of his upper body muscles, he has also done so without sacrificing a fine balance, allowing every important muscle to play a role.
Note how Luke's shoulders are proportionately balanced with the rest of his upper body.
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| Deep Waters (1966) |
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Bud looks upon his older brother with a look of amazement.
No doubt, many fans of Luke Halpin are experiencing the same. |
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