Well written and darkly satirical of the destructive nature of humanity. Three astronauts in a rocket run out of fuel find themselves on an asteroid that looks very much like Earth. The Earth, by the way, was largely destroyed by war in 1985, two hundred years before the space men's time. They find people but they are all rather stiff.
The three men voice interesting theories about what might be happening, making this episode a whimsically thought provoking ride. One character among the stiffs is animated and appearing a little eccentric. This is Mr Wickwire (Cecil Kelloway) who is the astronauts hope of finding out what its all about on this odd asteroid. Kelloway, a distinguished movie character actor brings some darkly toned charm to this story.
Pessimistic stuff about humanity. At least we know the back-story of a war-obliterated Earth in 1985 didn't happen!
The three men voice interesting theories about what might be happening, making this episode a whimsically thought provoking ride. One character among the stiffs is animated and appearing a little eccentric. This is Mr Wickwire (Cecil Kelloway) who is the astronauts hope of finding out what its all about on this odd asteroid. Kelloway, a distinguished movie character actor brings some darkly toned charm to this story.
Pessimistic stuff about humanity. At least we know the back-story of a war-obliterated Earth in 1985 didn't happen!