Flash Gordon

Dr. Zarkov Is Thawed Out

English · Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Dramatic Readings

Flash Gordon follows the adventures of the athletic young hero as he confronts danger and discovers strange worlds beyond Earth. In the original story, a mysterious threat to the planet draws Flash, his companion Dale Arden, and scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov into a perilous journey through space.

Presented as a serialized radio adventure, the program unfolds through dramatic scenes and cliff-hanging developments. Its science-fiction setting brings together daring escapes, unfamiliar civilizations, and the ingenuity of characters facing extraordinary challenges. Dr. Zarkov’s scientific knowledge and Flash’s courage help drive the action, while Dale is part of the central trio at the heart of the adventure.

The listening experience is brisk and theatrical, built around suspense, vivid narration, and the excitement of an ongoing space-faring saga. This installment’s title points to Dr. Zarkov’s return from a frozen state, placing the scientist once more in the midst of Flash Gordon’s adventures.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.