Captain Starr Of Space 53-xx-xx (x) The Mericus Plague

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Captain Starr Of Space 53-xx-xx (x) The Maricus Plague"

Podcast Information

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Description: Radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio. The time before television when families gathered around the radio to enjoy shows like The Shadow, Abbott & Costello, Amos & Andy, Dragnet, and many more.
• Episode: Captain Starr Of Space 53-xx-xx (x) The Maricus Plague
• Release Date: June 19, 2025

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Introduction

Captain Starr Of Space transports listeners to an era of thrilling space adventures, blending mystery, intrigue, and the ever-present danger lurking in the vast expanse of the cosmos. In the episode titled The Maricus Plague, Captain Starr and his crew embark on a mission to save an Earth colony on Venus from a devastating and mysterious illness.

Mission Briefing

The episode commences with Captain Starr receiving an urgent transmission from Dr. Zavore of Maricus, the Earth colony on Venus. Dr. Zavore explains the gravity of the situation:

Dr. Zavore [01:34]: "A very mysterious plague has struck America."

The plague is unprecedented, exhibiting symptoms akin to both the galactic plague on Callista and the radiant plague on Mercury. Initial treatments have been ineffective, as the drugs for each plague counteract one another, worsening patient conditions.

Journey to Venus

Faced with an escalating crisis, Captain Starr is ordered to assist on an urgent mercy mission. The ship, equipped with necessary medical units from the Solar Medical Division, prepares for immediate departure:

Dr. Zavore [01:54]: "You'll blast for Venus immediately."

As the crew sets off, tension mounts. The communication between Captain Starr and Dr. Zavore underscores the dire circumstances and the limited time they have to find a solution.

Arrival and Initial Investigation

Upon arriving on Venus, the crew assesses the devastated colony of Maricus. Captain Starr and his team, including Cadet Sergeant Stripes Anderson and engineer Kim, explore the terrain, which has been transformed by atmospheric generators converting the valley into an Earth-like environment. However, the newfound atmosphere seems to be entwined with the outbreak:

Dr. Zavore [03:33]: "At first, I thought that it might be a reaction to the new atmosphere. The colonists threw away their spacesuits, but the few who kept them also became afflicted."

Their investigation leads them to suspect that the native inhabitants may be involved, either as victims of the plague or as potential perpetrators.

Encounter with Kildar

The plot thickens when the crew meets Angra, a native Venusian who has been ostracized from his tribe:

Stripes Anderson [06:07]: "Angra was cast out of his side from being so friendly with the Earth people."

Angra introduces Kildar, the chief of the native tribe, who presents a challenge to Captain Starr and his crew. Kildar proposes a test of wits to reveal the secret behind the Maricus Plague:

Kildar [13:54]: "Match your wits against ours, Earth man. To find the secret to the mar Pl... if you are smart."

Race Against Time

With the plague advancing rapidly—killing victims within 48 to 72 atom hours—the team faces a relentless race against time. Dr. Zavore administers an experimental vaccine, embryon, hoping to halt the plague's progression:

Captain Starr [05:02]: "We should be able to set down Americus in six atom hours. That doesn't give us much time to find a way to stop the plague. But that's all the time we have."

The crew navigates through hostile terrain, encountering thunderstorms caused by atmospheric generators and monstrous creatures guarding the secrets they seek.

Conflict and Resolution

In the climax, Kildar attempts to sabotage the mission by using a whistle to control a giant monster. However, Captain Starr and his crew outsmart him by seizing the whistle, turning the tables:

Captain Starr [18:18]: "All right, Kildar. Now we're going to play another game called Back to America. Only this time we're going to play it according to our rules."

With the whistle in their possession, Captain Starr leverages it to secure cooperation from Kildar, ultimately obtaining the key to curing the plague. The revelation that the cure lies within the monstrous creatures emerging from the eggs brings hope to the beleaguered colony.

Conclusion

The episode concludes on a triumphant note as Captain Starr and his team deliver the solution to the Maricus Plague, ensuring the survival of the Venus colony. Dr. Zavore acknowledges the newfound alliance between humans and natives:

Dr. Zavore [22:26]: "It will be a great help to our colony. Captain Starr and the people of Marikus will always be grateful to you."

Captain Starr reflects on the cooperation and inherent goodness within people, reinforcing the episode's optimistic message:

Captain Starr [22:37]: "It proves once again that there is some good in all people. And as long as that's true, we'll have a great universe."

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Notable Cast and Production Details

• Captain Starr: John Larch
• Gale Archer: Jane Harlan
• Cadet Sergeant Stripes Anderson: Tom Hubbard
• Characters Created By: Tom Hubbard
• Written For Radio By: Tom Hubbard and Fred Eggers

The episode masterfully blends suspense, action, and the timeless theme of cooperation across cultures, encapsulating the essence of classic radio adventures.

Transcript

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[Stripes Anderson]

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[Captain Star]

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[Stripes Anderson]

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[Captain Star]

Captain Star, reporting as ordered. Commodore Bren star, this is Dr. Zavore from Maricus, our Earth colony on Venus.

[Dr. Zavore]

Captain Star, the doctor is here on an urgent mercy mission.

[Captain Star]

A very mysterious plague has struck America.

[Dr. Zavore]

One that could bring death to every Earthman. Unless there is some way to stop it immediately.

[Captain Star]

What type of plague does it seem to be, Doctor?

[Dr. Zavore]

We're not certain, Captain. It has all the symptoms of both the galactic plague on Callista and the radiant plague on Mercury.

[Captain Star]

Has any treatment been undertaken?

[Dr. Zavore]

So far we have administered the treatment of both known plagues, but the drugs in each seem to counteract each other and in most cases, makes the patient worse.

[Captain Star]

Doctors of or, I will give you a detailed report. Star, once you're in space, your ship.

[Dr. Zavore]

Has been equipped with the necessary emergency.

[Captain Star]

Medical unit requested by Solar Medical Division.

[Dr. Zavore]

You'll blast for Venus immediately.

[Captain Star]

What's my assignment, sir?

[Dr. Zavore]

You will assist Doctors of War in.

[Captain Star]

Any way you can to help stop the mysterious Maricus plague.

[Stripes Anderson]

Stripes Anderson, Shooting Star to Nova City Spaceport. Come in.

[Captain Star]

Spaceport to Shooting Star. Stand by to blast.

[Stripes Anderson]

Well, she's all yours, skipper.

[Captain Star]

Right.

[Kim]

Dr. Zabor wants to see you, Skipper, as soon as we're in space.

[Captain Star]

Very well, Kim.

[Kim]

Forward scanner open ports.

[Stripes Anderson]

Locked.

[Captain Star]

File building up. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Release.

[Dr. Zavore]

Maricus is located in a little known section of the backwoods on Venus. It's only been settled and colonized for a few short Earth months.

[Captain Star]

Yes, I remember when the colonization started.

[Kim]

And so do I. The entire space beat was on standby Blue alert. They really expected trouble from the Navy?

[Dr. Zavore]

There was no trouble. The natives haven't been exactly friendly, but at least they haven't been hostile.

[Captain Star]

The terrain solid graph show that Americus is flat jungle land. Except for A sphingular chain of mountains.

[Dr. Zavore]

That is correct. The atmospheric generators were set up in a mountain so that the valley could be converted to Earth type atmosphere. The conversion took place two Earth weeks ago.

[Captain Star]

And is this when the plague started? Yes.

[Dr. Zavore]

At first I thought that it might be a reaction to the new atmosphere. The colonists threw away their spacesuits, but the few who kept them also became afflicted. So my theory was proved wrong.

[Captain Star]

There was a check made with the natives to see if this plague was a local condition.

[Dr. Zavore]

We tried to make such a check, but we couldn't locate any of the natives.

[Captain Star]

I see. Well, then it's possible that the natives are either away of the plague and are avoiding it, or they are responsible for starting it.

[Dr. Zavore]

It must be considered. Captain.

[Captain Star]

Yes. Oh, what are your plans, Dr. Savoy for?

[Dr. Zavore]

Our medical physician has given me a small supply of embryon.

[Kim]

Embryon is a very rare vaccine.

[Captain Star]

Yeah. So rare that it can't be made in a great enough quantity to be used by all colonists.

[Dr. Zavore]

Then my supply is limited in freshness. I hope that I will be able to find some local drugs that can be mixed with the end run that will stop the Maricus plague.

[Captain Star]

Oh, that could take weeks. Doctor, I understood from Commodore Bradford that we heard.

[Stripes Anderson]

Skipper, come here quickly. Maricus is on the visa way. They're calling Dr. Savor.

[Captain Star]

Captain Starr. Go ahead, Maricus. All right, Americus. Plague has taken every women and children first, then Americus. Go ahead. America's go ahead. No one left on their feet. We can't. We can't. Americas come in, shooting start.

[Stripes Anderson]

Americas come in at the other end.

[Captain Star]

How long does it take America's plague to kill?

[Dr. Zavore]

It depends, naturally. But about 48 to 72 atom hours.

[Captain Star]

We should be able to set down Americus in six atom hours. That doesn't give us much time to find a way to stop the plague. But that's all the time we have.

[Kim]

Well, can't the Eartheans in Maricus get help from Venus Towers?

[Dr. Zavore]

No. Each colony enchanted disease becomes a single unit. Under colonization laws and under existing circumstances, none of you have to remain Americus. It is my sole responsibility.

[Captain Star]

If we decide to stay, Doctor, what precautions do you suggest?

[Kim]

You mean you'd consider leaving now?

[Captain Star]

Answer my question.

[Dr. Zavore]

I would suggest an immediate injection of embryon.

[Captain Star]

Then start your inoculation. We're going, Americus, with you.

[Kim]

Emergency wards like this will have been set up in every available building. The small shots of imbrinibin given to the worst cases.

[Captain Star]

Where's Dr. Savoy?

[Kim]

He's experimenting with enzyme combinations. Still trying to isolate the germs.

[Captain Star]

And who is Angras? The man Savor wants me to talk to.

[Kim]

A native Venusian.

[Captain Star]

I didn't know there were any natives left here.

[Kim]

Well, neither did Dr. Savor. Angra was cast out of his side from being so friendly with the Earth people. Or so he said. This is Angra's bed.

[Captain Star]

What's his condition?

[Kim]

Serious, but different from the others.

[Captain Star]

Different? Different in what way?

[Kim]

But his fever isn't quite as high. And the shaking or quivering isn't as violent.

[Captain Star]

Do all the victims quiver like anger?

[Kim]

Worse. Angra. Angra, this is Captain Star of the space fleet.

[Stripes Anderson]

Mo Most happy to make acquaintance.

[Captain Star]

Angra. Do you know anything about the Maricus plague?

[Stripes Anderson]

Angret? No, nothing.

[Captain Star]

Well, have your people ever had anything like it among them?

[Kim]

Cannot talk against tribes wishes.

[Captain Star]

But your people have cast you out of the tribe, haven't they?

[Kim]

You must find chief of native named Kildar.

[Captain Star]

Kildar?

[Kildar]

Yes.

[Kim]

You must hurry.

[Stripes Anderson]

Very little time left.

[Kim]

Very little time.

[Stripes Anderson]

Well, I've gone for the terrain. Solid grass, skipper.

[Captain Star]

How does it look, Stripes?

[Stripes Anderson]

Oh, rough. Here, take a look. You know, it's going to be hard making our way through the jungles to where the natives live.

[Kim]

Then they're not in this vicinity?

[Captain Star]

They were until the atmospheric generators were installed. Since they're not used to Earth type atmosphere, they had to leave.

[Kim]

But what about Angra?

[Captain Star]

Well, oxygen capsules have made it possible for him to stay here.

[Kim]

Then the natives do have a good reason to want to get rid of the Earth people.

[Stripes Anderson]

One of the best. Dispossession.

[Captain Star]

America's plague is either a disease common to the locale or something that the natives have created to kill the Earth people.

[Kim]

Well, if it's common to the locale, then the natives should help us.

[Stripes Anderson]

All we have to do is find them.

[Dr. Zavore]

I've just injected an imprint combination into one of the patients.

[Captain Star]

Any reaction, Doctor?

[Dr. Zavore]

I won't be able to tell for a few hours. Can only pray for your help.

[Stripes Anderson]

Hey, what's that? It's a thunderstorm, Skipper.

[Captain Star]

I didn't know that.

[Stripes Anderson]

It rained on Venus, Doctor.

[Dr. Zavore]

And that's the spirit reaction to the new generators. Will this stop you from leaving, Stone?

[Captain Star]

No, no. We'll leave as we planned in one hour.

[Dr. Zavore]

But you.

[Captain Star]

Every minute counts, Doctor. These people in the emergency ward needs help as much as they can get. If we can find this cheap Kar, maybe we can get the information we need.

[Dr. Zavore]

I only hope the people can hold up.

[Captain Star]

Stripes, get our space equipment ready.

[Stripes Anderson]

Right away, Skipper.

[Captain Star]

If you need jail, Doctor, we can leave it here with you.

[Dr. Zavore]

There is nothing to be done here now, Star. Except wait. Wait for you to return.

[Captain Star]

Well, we'll be out of the valley soon.

[Stripes Anderson]

Yeah, if we don't drown first.

[Captain Star]

We'll have to use our oxygen headgear.

[Kim]

And I have a small supply of oxygen, Captain.

[Captain Star]

Sure, keep them. We'll need them in case something happens to our headgear.

[Stripes Anderson]

You know, Skipper, I would.

[Dr. Zavore]

Hey.

[Stripes Anderson]

Hey. It's a portable communicator. Let me get Cadet Sergeant Stripes. Go ahead.

[Captain Star]

This is Ivor.

[Stripes Anderson]

Patients have taken it done for the worst.

[Captain Star]

There are some tanks in our ship, Zibor. Just a minute, Star.

[Dr. Zavore]

I can't hear you.

[Kildar]

Now go ahead.

[Captain Star]

There are some tanks in our ship. Get them out and put all your patience in suspended animation. But that won't happen, Medicus. Plague. No, but it should help stall the fatalities. It'll at least give us a few hours to find Kildar. Very well. But hurry.

[Kim]

Starve.

[Kildar]

I have a feeling that the end is in sight.

[Captain Star]

Everyone test their headgears. Is your translator working?

[Stripes Anderson]

Yes.

[Captain Star]

How about yours, Stripes?

[Stripes Anderson]

You're coming through. Okay, Skipper.

[Captain Star]

Let's move as fast as we can.

[Kildar]

Skipper, look.

[Stripes Anderson]

I have a feeling that we're being followed.

[Captain Star]

I know, Gail. I've had the same feeling ever since we left Merritt. You can see the generators from the top of this mountain.

[Kildar]

What's that?

[Kim]

To those, Skipper?

[Stripes Anderson]

To our right, it looks like a temple.

[Captain Star]

Probably where the natives worship. That's where we'll go, right.

[Stripes Anderson]

Jump. Jump and Jupiter look like. Skipper, just stand still.

[Captain Star]

What is it?

[Stripes Anderson]

He looks like a giant turtle in the Martian wildcat body. We're not gonna stand in line and kill us, are we?

[Captain Star]

In order to get about 10ft away. Huge. Your map, son.

[Stripes Anderson]

Oh, you know it.

[Kim]

It's turning around and leaving.

[Stripes Anderson]

Well, I'll be a Mars horn toed uncle. That whistle made the monster beat it.

[Kildar]

You added.

[Stripes Anderson]

What's that?

[Captain Star]

I made it like anchor.

[Stripes Anderson]

But where'd he come from?

[Kildar]

I have been following you for many odd hours. Help people. Remove your head pieces.

[Stripes Anderson]

We won't be able to breathe in this atmosphere for long.

[Captain Star]

Give him the helmet.

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[Kildar]

You are very wise.

[Kim]

This man.

[Captain Star]

All right.

[Dr. Zavore]

Now, who are you?

[Kildar]

Hilda, chief of America's natives. Now, if you will do as I say, no harm will come to you. But if you disobey me, my people will take the necessary step.

[Dr. Zavore]

People?

[Stripes Anderson]

What people?

[Kildar]

The Arab. All around us, man. But will not show themselves unless I give them a command. Shall I prove him?

[Stripes Anderson]

No, no. Wait a minute. I'm convinced.

[Captain Star]

What do you want us to do?

[Kildar]

Match your wits against ours, Earth man?

[Captain Star]

What do you mean?

[Kildar]

You want to know the secret to the mar Pl? Do you know?

[Captain Star]

Yes. Yes, we do.

[Kildar]

To you to find the secret.

[Stripes Anderson]

Up to us.

[Kim]

What does he mean?

[Captain Star]

That we're going to play games?

[Dr. Zavore]

I think that is correct.

[Kildar]

Here among my domain, the secret to the sickness. But shapes like the conva trees can be found if you are smart.

[Captain Star]

All right. It's your game, Kildar. What are the rules?

[Kildar]

I will destroy your hero Next time. We'll take your supply of oxygen.

[Stripes Anderson]

I'm not gonna take mine.

[Kim]

Oh, no.

[Kildar]

You may keep one. That means you have only a few hours in which to find the secret before you die. Give me your capsule.

[Captain Star]

All right. Give him the capsules.

[Kim]

All right.

[Captain Star]

Give it to him.

[Kim]

Here.

[Kildar]

Now you are free to roam my domain. Good luck.

[Kim]

What do you think it is, Skipper?

[Captain Star]

With all the priests here in the temple? Seems to be some sort of religious ritual.

[Kim]

But how is this going to help Us find the secret of the mountain.

[Dr. Zavore]

I wish we could.

[Stripes Anderson]

Hey, look, Skipper, they're simmering down.

[Kim]

Look, Some natives are carrying. Well, I can't quite make out what it is.

[Captain Star]

Looks like very large eggs.

[Kim]

But what could they be?

[Captain Star]

I don't know.

[Kildar]

AKA Lanara La.

[Kim]

They're opening the eight. Oh, look.

[Stripes Anderson]

Great deal universe, Skippery.

[Captain Star]

Creature comes out of the eggs. Priests decapitate them and throw them out in the crowd.

[Stripes Anderson]

Yeah, and the. The natives are eating them.

[Kildar]

Oh, how horrible.

[Captain Star]

The monster.

[Kim]

The monster.

[Captain Star]

Yeah, that must be the answer.

[Stripes Anderson]

What do you mean, what's the answer?

[Captain Star]

Come on, we're going egg.

[Stripes Anderson]

I still don't get it, Skipper.

[Captain Star]

Those eggs the natives were opening must be the eggs from the monster that we saw earlier.

[Stripes Anderson]

I know, but they were spidery things. In fact, they look like a spider. Well, how could they grow up to look like the monster we saw?

[Captain Star]

Well, a butterfly looks like a worm before it develops.

[Stripes Anderson]

Yeah, yeah.

[Captain Star]

Well, why couldn't those monsters ready to resemble a spider before they're grown?

[Stripes Anderson]

I'm still not with you, Skipper. I'm in outer space somewhere.

[Captain Star]

All right, I'll explain later. Right now. Right, Right. Now, let's look through the reeds out there for large eggs. Okay, you stay here on a bank jail. Come on. Strange.

[Stripes Anderson]

Where do you expect these apes to be?

[Captain Star]

Somewhere in. In this vicinity. Remember how Kildar controlled the monster?

[Stripes Anderson]

Yeah.

[Captain Star]

Well, that could mean that the monster is worshiped by the neighbor.

[Stripes Anderson]

How?

[Captain Star]

Like the animals on eel and like animals in ancient history.

[Dr. Zavore]

I don't get you.

[Captain Star]

Well, in India in the 20th century, the natives worshiped white elephants. If anyone abused them, they'd be killed.

[Stripes Anderson]

Yeah, I remember. But I still don't see sprites.

[Captain Star]

I. I found one here. And another one. Come on, Stripes. Look on the bank.

[Stripes Anderson]

Hey, it's Gail.

[Captain Star]

Something's happened. Gail. Gail, let's.

[Stripes Anderson]

Skipper, she's starting to quiver. Does that mean she's got the.

[Captain Star]

We got to get her back to America. What do you mean? We can't leave Kildar. We've obeyed your rules.

[Kildar]

Yes, but you are much slimmer than I thought.

[Captain Star]

You mean we found the secret of America's plague?

[Kildar]

You never lose. T is back with you.

[Stripes Anderson]

Then you never intended to let us out of here alive.

[Kildar]

I didn't think you would learn so fast, Kildor Iota. You forget that all I heard to do is blow this whistle, and my people will do as I command.

[Captain Star]

What whistle, Kildar?

[Kildar]

The one around my neck. Good man.

[Captain Star]

You must have lost it, Kildar.

[Kildar]

It isn't there right it can't be.

[Captain Star]

Grab the whistle.

[Stripes Anderson]

Hurry.

[Kildar]

I got it.

[Stripes Anderson]

I got it.

[Captain Star]

All right, Kildar. Now we're going to play another game called Back to America. Only this time we're going to play it according to our rules.

[Kildar]

You'll never get out of the L.

[Captain Star]

And neither will you. Now help scratch car, Gail. I'll carry the eggs. We're going, Americ.

[Kildar]

My people have already missed me. They soon overtake you.

[Captain Star]

Not as long as there's breath of me.

[Dr. Zavore]

Kildar.

[Kildar]

You have little bless now as man you. You will never last to reach marriages.

[Captain Star]

Don't bet on that, Kildar. Don't. Better keep moving, Kildar. I haven't breathed my last one yet. Stripes, are you. Are you all right? Spike, can you hear me?

[Stripes Anderson]

Yeah. Yes, Skipper. I'm still with you.

[Captain Star]

It's not far now. We gotta make it.

[Stripes Anderson]

Yeah. No, we. We gotta make it.

[Dr. Zavore]

We got to.

[Captain Star]

Yeah. You can't stop our strikes. You can't. If. If we stop, we'll. We'll never start again.

[Kildar]

You are right ear, skipper. I can't.

[Captain Star]

I can't.

[Kildar]

I've wondered. Ma' am. Your friend has got gone. Your female friend in my arms is also gone. You will be next.

[Captain Star]

Not yet, Kildar. Not yet. Just keep carrier Gale. Don't put her down. Keep moving. I said move.

[Kildar]

It's not you. S man. The game is over.

[Captain Star]

Stay back, Gildar. Stay back.

[Dr. Zavore]

Who are you?

[Kildar]

I'm without Bradford and more.

[Captain Star]

But not Bladf. Jean Crawford.

[Dr. Zavore]

Give me a hand. Star.

[Stripes Anderson]

Star.

[Captain Star]

Can you hear me? Commodore Bradford? I hear you and it's music to my ears.

[Dr. Zavore]

Dr. Savor contacted us.

[Captain Star]

Never mind, Commodore. Take these eggs. Get Gildar to show you how to use them. They can stop the America's plague. We've gotta hurry. Then. Never mind us. We've got to. We've got.

[Stripes Anderson]

Hi. You know, Commodore, there are very few times an enlisted man's glad to see his commanding officer. But. Oh, this was one of those times, you know. Well, I was so happy I'd even give a few of my stripes back.

[Captain Star]

I let you keep them on one condition.

[Dr. Zavore]

Yeah?

[Stripes Anderson]

What's that?

[Dr. Zavore]

That you're right.

[Captain Star]

The Commodore is not a bad guy.

[Kildar]

High punted times.

[Kim]

Well, there's only one catch to that, Commodore.

[Dr. Zavore]

What's that, Gail?

[Kim]

Stripes, old trouble is coming out again. He can't write.

[Stripes Anderson]

Oh, now wait a minute. Wait a minute.

[Captain Star]

You can't. Well, then Kildar did agree to show Dr. Savor how to use the monster eggs, huh?

[Dr. Zavore]

Yes, yes, after some persuasion.

[Captain Star]

Well, then the drug you needed Dr. Savor for the America's plague was in the spidery creature in the egg.

[Dr. Zavore]

Yes, and I have also found many other uses for the special drug that can be obtained from this source. It will be a big boon to Solar Medical Division. We have taken killed our prisoner and he will stand fire. They have talked to his people.

[Captain Star]

They are willing to help the colonists here any way that they can. In fact, they are moving back into.

[Dr. Zavore]

The valley just as soon as they learn how to make the necessary adjustments to Earth type atmosphere. It will be a great help to our colony, Captain Star and the people of Marikus will always be grateful to you.

[Captain Star]

Well, Doctor, it proves once again that there is some good in all people. And as long as that's true, we'll have a great universe.

[Stripes Anderson]

Captain Star of the Space Fleet is.

[Captain Star]

Based on characters created by Tom Hubbard and written for radio by Tom Hubbard and Fred Eggers. John Larch is heard as Captain Starr, Jane Harlan as Gale Archer, and Tom Hubbard as Cadet Sergeant Stripe.

[Dr. Zavore]

Captain Star comes to you.

[Captain Star]

Transcribed from Hol.

[Kim]

Sam.

[Gail Archer]

It.

[Captain Star]

Sam.