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Posted on September 8th, 2010
and last modified on January 5th, 2011
Listen to Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Episode 26 The Mission of Mercy, Part 2
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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The Rocket Cruiser Toris from Titan is transporting 50 children from the Titan Colony to protect them from the disease outbreak at Titan Colony. Missing a routine position check a Disaster Alert is broadcast putting into motion a large scale search for the Rocket Cruiser Toris from Titan. It is presumed to be stricken with the Titan disease.
Despite Tom Corbett’s recent bout with the Titan disease Captain Strong convinces Commander Arkwright to allow
Tom to come along on the Rocket Cruiser Polaris to search for the Rocket Cruiser Toris and the missing children.
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Even though Tom is allowed aboard the Polaris Dr. Lee allows him to only stand 2 hour watches. Tom becomes concerned that the other Polaris Unit members are having to pull extra duty for him and doesn’t tell Captain Strong about the reduced duty he is supposed to be standing.
While Tom is standing his control deck watch and ignoring the two hour limit imposed by Dr. Lee, Tom becomes weak from being ill and makes a mistake in navigation when he turns the ship in a wrong direction and the Polaris is hit by a meteor. In the collision with the meteor Captain Strong is knocked down breaking his leg then he passes out due to the pain and shock from his injury.
While on the way to Mars for repairs they locate the Toris. Their problem now is the Polaris’s power system was damaged during the meteor hit restricting their ability to effect a rescue of the Toris.
To learn how this episode ends you will have to listen below. Or I want to know how the story ends.
Broadcast Date: 52-03-27
Cast:
– Tom Corbett: Frankie Thomas
– Astro the Venusian: Al Markim
– Cadet Roger Manning : Jan Merlin
– Capt. Steve Strong: Edward Bryce
Other Cast:
– Dr. Lee – Luis van Rooten
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/Jargon:
– Blast Off: Phrase used to denote a Space Ship taking off.
– Go Blow Your Jets!: Roger telling the other cadets to kiss off.
– Full Space Gear: Spacesuit and equipment needed for EVA or extra vehicular activity
Space Ships/Ports/Stations This Episode:
– Solar Guard Rocket Cruiser Polaris
– Rocket Scout 7J4
– Rocket Scout 9J3
– Rocket Scout 8J6
– Rocket Scout 6J5
– Rocket Cruiser Toris
– Rocket Cruiser Orion
Show Quality Note: A few minutes near the end has a slight drag but is still good enough to listen to.
Listen below to Tom Corbett, Space Cadet Episode 26 The Mission of Mercy, Part 2
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