Noted actor and television writer, who pursued higher education at the University of Wisconsin, leveraging his engineering background to craft engaging scripts for the popular television series "Space Patrol". Initially, he began his career as a film and television actor, but his writing talents eventually took center stage during his portrayal of the iconic character 'Agent X' on "Space Patrol". The show's producer took notice of Jolley's writing abilities and requested his involvement in script contributions, ultimately leading to the retirement of his 'Agent X' character, who was forced into "permanent suspended animation" on the series.
As the chief writer for "Space Patrol", Jolley was instrumental in conceptualizing many of the show's innovative ideas, including advanced weaponry and fictional substances such as 'endurium' and 'raydurium'. He was meticulous in ensuring that the storylines remained grounded in reality, never compromising actual facts. Following the conclusion of "Space Patrol", Jolley co-founded Bartlett-Jolley Productions in 1956 with ex-actor Dick Bartlett, who directed the scripts Jolley wrote, with both men sharing production duties. This collaboration resulted in the production of eight films for Universal-International by 1958, solidifying Jolley's reputation as a talented writer and producer in the television industry.
