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"S
moking Rockets, Commander!" says Cadet Happy (Lyn Osborn) as Commander
Corry tunes in a distress call on the Space-O-Phone. There's trouble
a-brewing on Neptune. Maybe the evil Prince Baccarratti is up to his
old tricks again!
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o matter what the danger, Corry's space flights tend to turn into
junkets for [left to right, rear] Major Robertson (Ken Mayer),
lovely Carol Carlisle (Virginia Hewitt), daughter of the Secretary
General of the United Planets, and sultry Tonga (Nina Bara),
Major Robertson's aide... or intern? Or...? The very short
skirts worn by Tonga and Carol sent many a teenager's heart to
racing, particularly when they had to climb a ladder, as they did
in virtually every program!
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t doesn't take Corry long to take down a bad guy, and he almost always
needs nothing more than his two balled fists. Actually the helmeted
figure here is not a bad guy, but the commander of an alien space
fleet sworn to wipe out the evil warlord Manza, with or without the
help of Corry. Corry, of course, needs little help, because in the
end Manza is fairly helpless against Corry's bare hands. Manza is
ultimately found to be nothing more than a tiny circle of transparent
crystals imbedded in a mound of dirt!
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C ADET SPACE BULLETINS!
Bulletin 1
Author Jean-Noel Bassior is currently working on a book on the SPACE PATROL TV program, its cast and its crew, its impact and its significance.
She writes:
"Were you a SPACE PATROL fan?
"In 1984 I told the story of Space Patrol in Filmfax magazine, but there's a lot more to tell, so I'm expanding what I've written into a complete book on the show. If Space Patrol touched your life, I'd like to know how and why. Did it influence your career choice? Did any of the characters - Commander Buzz Corry, Cadet Happy, Major Robertson, Carol and Tonga - motivate or inspire you? Is the show linked with childhood memories, dreams or ideals? If so, I'd love to include your comments in the book.
"Contact me at jeannoel@earthlink.net."
Bulletin 2
Jean-Noel Bassior is looking for two people, Ray Linke, the husband of Nina Bara, and collector Whitney Bain, who at one time claimed to have all the 1/2 hour and 145 of the 15-minute SPACE PATROL TV shows on videotape. If you know of the whereabouts of Linke and Bain, please e-mail Jean-Noel!
Bulletin 3
Jack McKirgan II writes:
"Last night I came up with a plan to try to identify the true number of Ralston Rockets that were on tour in 1954. Thus far, there has been much confusion, but I am hoping that we can clear this up. This research will be for Jean-Noel's book as well as for public display on the web sites.
"I would like to ask that anyone who has family photos or newspaper clippings of the Ralston Rocket, please examine the print to see if the license plate of the trailer/rocket is visible. In all probability, there were at least two of the rockets that toured different areas of the country. By comparing license plates on the trailers (or even the tractors), it may be possible to determine the correct number of rockets.
"I will be more than happy to pay for reproduction costs and shipping for any copies made available. Anyone with information may contact me at Jack McKirgan II, or Jean-Noel Bassior at jeannoel@earthlink.net.
"Thank you for any help you may be able to provide."
Bulletin 4
