On the Threshold of Space
“They Soar to Glory!... The Flying Scientists of the U.S. Air Force!”
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In the early stages of the space program, Capt. Jim Hollenbeck undergoes any experiment needed to ensure success in the new Air Force branch -- even though he's not required to be a subject in the tests. Always remaining a constant source of support, his wife, Pat, accepts his unwavering commitment to scientific progress. When Maj. Ward Thomas becomes the new head of the program, Hollenbeck must convince him of the necessity of taking the extra steps.
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Edited by Hugh S FowlerShot by Joseph MacdonaldScored by Lyn Murray
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18 unique people credited
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King Calder
as Lee Welch
Walter Coy
as Lt. Col. Dick Masters
Donald Murphy
as Sgt. Zack Deming
Guy Madison
as Capt. Jim Hollenbeck
Warren Stevens
as Capt. Mike Bentley
Ken Clark
as Sgt. Ike Forbes
Virginia Leith
as Pat Lange
John Hodiak
as Maj. Ward Thomas
Dean Jagger
as Dr. Hugo Thornton
Martin Milner
as Lt. Mort Glenn
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