- "The story you are about to see hasn't happened. Yet. These are scenes from that story that will happen one day after Man has made many probes and landings on the moon and then seeks to establish a permanent base there. But he must first find the key to his existence: a source of water. The story you are about to see is a story of people-people whose mission is to search for primitive ice in the caves of the moon."
- ―Narrator
| "Caves of the Moon" | |
|---|---|
| Series Men Into Space Season 1, Episode 18 | |
| |
| Air date | February 3rd, 1960 |
| Writers | Meyer Dolinsky |
| Director | Lee Sholem |
| Producers | Mel Epstein; Lewis J. Rachmil |
| Starring | William Lundigan |
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"Caves of the Moon" is the eighteenth episode of the science fiction television series Men Into Space. It was directed by Lee Sholem and written by Meyer Dolinsky. It first aired on CBS on Wednesday, February 3rd, 1960. In this episode, a scientist named Doctor Rowland Kennedy embraces the notion that there might be ice on the moon, which would yield a large supply of water for potential future colonists. However, Kennedy's obsession over the mission puts Colonel Edward McCauley and his team at tremendous risk.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| William Lundigan | Colonel Edward McCauley |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Howard | Doctor Rowland Kennedy |
| Paul Comi | Major John Arnold |
| Donald May | Captain Doug Bowers |
| Lillian Hamilton | Mrs. Bennett |
Notes & Trivia[]
- This is the fourth and final episode of Men Into Space directed by Lee Sholem. He previously directed "Sea of Stars".
- This is the second episode of Men Into Space written by Meyer Dolinsky. He previously wrote "Building a Space Station". His next episode is "Dateline: Moon".
- Actor John Howard is also known for playing the role of Richard Russell in the 1940 sci-fi/comedy The Invisible Woman.
Quotes[]
- Mrs. Bennett: My, you certainly took your time getting home. Really…
- Rowland Kennedy: All right, Mrs. Bennett, I know keeping house for a scientist is a thankless job.
- Mrs. Bennett: Yes, doctor. Your dinner...
- Rowland Kennedy: Has been in the oven for hours. It probably has the flavor and consistency of prairie grass.
- Mrs. Bennett: I must say, you're pretty frisky.