Tales Of Tomorrow - Flight Overdue starring Veronica Lake

Tales of Tomorrow is an American anthology science fiction series that was performed and broadcast live on ABC from 1951 to 1953. The idea for this science fiction television series began by Ted Sturgeon and Mort Abrahamson, together with the Science Fiction League of America. Its original name was going to be "Tomorrow is Yours".A deal was struck between Richard Gordon and George Foley, this entitled the producers of the show to have first choice of any of the 2,000 short stories and 13 novels by the various author members of the 'Science Fiction League of America'. It was meant to be the first science fiction show for adults, as there were already many for children It aimed to integrate mystery with science fiction, for a fast pace and suspense, it also gave authors such as Arthur C. Clarke their first televised adaption of their works.

Tonight's Story Flight Overdue
An internationally acclaimed aviatrix is recruited ostensibly for a flight over the Pacific over her husband's misgivings. Years after she disappears, her angry husband is informed of the true nature of her mission and her ultimate fate.

Cast
Veronica Lake ... Paula
Walter Brooke ... Don
Lenore Shanewise ... Anna
Mary Stuart McDonald ... Deirdre
Thom Conroy ... Rutgers

Directed By Don Medford
Teleplay By David Davidson
Story By Jim Lister
Executive Producer By Mort Abrahams
Set Designer James Trittipo
Sound Nick Carbonaro

Original Air Date March 28, 1952
Season 1, Episode 26
Production Co Dick Gorden Productions, George F. Foley, SFS of America
Filming Locations 144 West 57th Street, Manhattan, New York City

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