Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
The Cyborg
Season 2, Episode 4 · Aired 1965-10-17
Synopsis
Cybernetic genius Tabor Ulrich creates a perfect mechanical duplicate of Admiral Nelson. His plot: to make the crew of the Seaview think they are fighting World War Three. In doing so, the sub will launch nuclear missiles at the China, Russia and the USA. After the holocaust, Ulrich plans to take over and usher in "the age of the cyborg".
In the series
This episode is part of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964–1968) on ABC.
Irwin Allen's Seaview — submarine spectacle with sea monsters and Cold War nerves.
Key cast
- Richard Basehart as Adm. Harriman Nelson
- David Hedison as Capt. Lee Crane