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Posted on September 6th, 2010
and last modified on January 5th, 2011
Listen to Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Episode 25 The Mission of Mercy, Part 1
Tagged Under : 1952, Al Markim, Astro, Captain Strong, classic, CMDR Arkwright, Ed Bryce, Frankie Thomas, Jan Merlin, Kellogg, Old Time Radio, OTR, Polaris Unit, Rocketship, sci-fi, science fiction, Solar Alliance, Solar Guard, Space Cadet, Spaceship, Tom Corbett
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Solar Guard, Space Academy Cadets, Tom Corbett and Roger Manning are both campaigning for President of the Cadet Council. Before the elections can be announced an epidemic of unknown origin breaks out on Titan Colony. Commander Arkwright orders all Cadet Units to assist in the evacuation of Titan.
Captain Strong, Officer-in-Charge of the Polaris Unit, along with Tom, Roger and Astro blast off in the Rocket Cruiser Polaris to the Titan Colony to help evacuate the children. Rogers first thoughts are of a girl he knows on Titan but Captain Strong warns the Cadets that a quarintine is in effect and no one will be allowed to leave the ship.
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Once the Polaris lands on Titan Colony, Captain Strong departs the ship to coordinate the embarkation of the children. His last order before departing was for the Cadets to stay aboard.
Roger breaks quarantine to see his girl friend and when Tom and Roger find out they try to cover up for him. Tom decides to go after Roger and bring him back before Captain Strong discovers his absence. Meanwhile Roger returns undetected and then Captain Strong returns finding Tom missing from the ship.
While looking for Roger, Tom contracts the disease and is accused of jumping ship, refusing to explain why he left the ship to protect Roger.
Back at the Space Academy Tom’s illness becomes critical when he volunteers to act as a guinea pig for an untested vaccine.
To learn how this episode ends you will have to listen below. Or I want to know how the story ends.
Broadcast Date: 52-03-25
Cast:
– Tom Corbett: Frankie Thomas
– Astro the Venusian: Al Markim
– Cadet Roger Manning : Jan Merlin
– Capt. Steve Strong: Edward Bryce
– Commander Arkwright: Carter Blake
Other Credits:
– Network: ABC The American Broadcasting Network
– Written By: Hal Rine
– Directed By: Drex Hines
– Announcer: Jackson Beck
– Organist: Jon Gart
– Commercial: Kellogg PEP, Kellogg Raisin Bran, Kellogg Corn Flakes, Kellogg Variety Pack with 10 individual servings packs.
– Promotion: None
Space Age Gizmos:
– Blast Off: Phrase used to denote a Space Ship taking off.
– Solar Guard: Military arm of the Solar Alliance
– Standby To Raise Ship: Get ready to blast off.
Space Ships/Ports/Stations This Episode:
– Solar Guard Rocket Cruiser Polaris
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