Show Notes
Space Patrol presents “Prison Planet,” episode 119, originally broadcast on ABC on January 8, 1955. Ed Kemmer stars as Commander Buzz Corry, with Lyn Osborn as Cadet Happy, in this late-run adventure from the series’ continuing Draxock galaxy storyline.
Returning aboard the Terra V to a star system half a million light-years from the United Planets, Buzz and Happy search for the last missing pilot from a disastrous expedition. Their mission brings them into the dangerous territory of Meckor, guardian of the Draxock galaxy. The episode was written by Lou Huston and produced and directed by Larry Robertson.
Old Time Sci-Fi Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:43 Original Broadcast 29:22 Closing
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