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Title

The Power of Zeus

Plot

A pair of scientists is sent to the planet Zeus, and subsequently meets the planet's pompous and overbearing commander who sports a Texas drawl. On the alien world, they must discover a way to avert the world-wide threat of starvation caused by a massive hole in the Earth's ozone layer.

Episode

1114

Air Dates

  • First Run - September 1, 1980
  • Repeat - December 8, 1980

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Rating

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4 Responses to Episode 1114

^^ I'd have to agree with "Days of Broken Arrows" about it being a different actress. But what I really came her to say is that this was one of the most ridiculous episodes, science-wise, of the entire RMT series. I know we're supposed to suspend disbelief, but my gosh, sometimes the writing is so inaccurate (and just plain bad) that it's too hard. "It blew the planet right out of the galaxy!" What is this, 1950's Flash Gordon science?? A big thumbs down.

Mike

Nice to hear this again. One problem: I'm pretty sure the Tracy Ellis who stars is not Tracee Ellis Ross, who this Web site lists in its credits. Tracee Ellis Ross would have been eight years old (and going by Tracee Silberstein) when this came out, and there is no child's voice featured. Even if her voice was mature, it's doubtful she's either of the women here. That goes for other episodes too, including "The First Day of Eternity." I assume there was an actress named Tracy (or Tracey or Traci) Ellis back in the '70s and '80s and this is her.

Days of Broken Arrows

Seems like science fiction is NOT in CBRMT’S comfort zone. But this episode is particularly awkward in too many ways to name, so I won’t. Suspending my disbelief enough to swallow this one would require unconsciousness!

Andrew Firth

I must go against most of the opinions of my peers here and give it a thumbs up. It reminds me of the really old radio and tv shows from the 1950's and older. I loved the sound effects. The only thing that stumps me, is the listing of Tracy Ellis in this episode. She would've been about maybe 8 years old, if her birthdate and airdate of this episode that iare listed is correct.. I heard no voiced part of a young girl.

Jim K.


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