Tales of Tomorrow: Appointment on Mars (1952)
Season 1, Episode 39
8/10
I AM NOT ON EDGE, I HAVE A HEADACHE
7 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
It doesn't take you long to realize this is a 24 minute version of "The Martian Chronicles." Three men travel to Mars with the aid of private industry financing. They discover a vein of uranium that will make them rich, until paranoia sets in. Mars is a set with a backdrop. It has breathable oxygen and a nice temperate climate. The trees look like dead trees with Spanish Moss hanging from them.

The camera lens used to film this episode was dirty as spots, especially 2 black spots in the upper left corner are there for much of the film. The Robert Keith jr. who stars in this film is actually a young Brian Keith (Family Affair). It is hard to imagine Leslie Nielsen in a serious role, but this is it.

The feature reminded me of a pre-Twilight Zone type of episode. This one wasn't overly enjoyable, but I did find the retro aspect interesting.
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