Flash Gordon

On the Planet Mongo

English · Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Dramatic Readings

Flash Gordon follows the adventures of the athletic young hero as he confronts danger on the planet Mongo. There, he faces the tyrannical Ming the Merciless, whose rule threatens the people of the planet, alongside Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov.

Presented as a serialized radio adventure, the story unfolds through dramatic scenes, perilous encounters, and cliffhangers that carry the action from one installment to the next. The science-fiction setting brings together strange worlds, formidable enemies, and daring escapes, while the central trio’s efforts give the adventure its human focus.

The result is brisk, melodramatic space opera, built for listeners who enjoy heroic action and imaginative interplanetary peril. This installment’s title places the adventure on Mongo, where Flash’s courage and resourcefulness are tested against a powerful foe.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.