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Galen, Virdon and Burke befriend a chimpanzee named Fauna, the blind daughter of a human friendly ape who was killed by a band of vigilante apes known as the Dragoons. Unaware that Burke is human, Fauna falls in love with him, as Galen and Virdon hunt down the Dragoons, only to discover that Fauna's uncle is one of them.

This episode takes place in 3085.

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    • Author: Flarik
    Yes Agreeably to the media as well as my to my whole family and I when otherwise as pointed out in The Book of "Harry's and Wally's Favorite TV-Shows."That upon making this TV-Series Spin-off when the Movies had already been sequeled to death.The charm and charisma of this episode from the Friday Night of November 1,1974,and how I do remember this being the date from going to Church that night because it's a holy day of Obligation.,Fauna being an ape and being blind was heart touching but sadly Burke had to deceive her and have Galen's face felt by request.It Was Burke's voice alone that made her fall in love with him.Some dastardly plot by some apes was going on and so then yes Galen,Burke,and Virdon with the help of some soldier apes had to get to the bottom of it.It was an arsenal scheme.

    Later when they came back to tell one soldier ape of how it flowed through and the one who they were really seeking walked right in saying "Yes I understand,we all look alike,"Then when Fauna felt Burke and found out that she was deceived and Burke said to her "Sorry that I had to deceive you now you wont be seeing me that is hearing my voice again in these parts "later said in conclusion she said "I still can't believe that I actually fell in love with a human." Then he kissed her Goodbye.

    Truly ,Stephen "Steve" G. Baer a.k.a."Ste" of Framingham,Ma.USA
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    • Author: Najinn
    Galen (a typically on the money Roddy McDowall), Virdon (solid Ron Harper), and Burke (excellent work by James Naughton) befriend Fauna (a fine and touching performance by Jane Actman), the blind daughter of an ape who was murdered by a band of bloodthirsty ape dragoons. However, Fauna believes that her father was killed by humans. Complications ensue when Fauna falls in love with Burke; she's unaware that he's human. Director Don McDougall relates the absorbing story at a snappy pace and maintains an appropriately serious tone. The thoughtful script by Anthony Lawrence, Ken Spears, and Joe Ruby smartly explores the themes of fear, prejudice, and racial persecution (the dragoons wear hoods just like the Klu Klux Klan). Actman brings a moving vulnerability to the character of Fauna while in turn provides an element of real pathos. Moreover, Burke and Fauna have a few lovely moments of real substance and poignancy. In addition, there are sound contributions from Pat Renella as the angry Zon, John Milford as the guilt-ridden Sestus, and Baynes Barron as no-nonsense lawman Perdix. A strenuous fight between Virdon and a gorilla rates as a definite exciting highlight. A neat show.
  • Episode cast overview:
    Roddy McDowall Roddy McDowall - Galen (as Roddy McDowell)
    Ron Harper Ron Harper - Alan Virdon
    James Naughton James Naughton - Pete Burke
    Jane Actman Jane Actman - Fauna
    Pat Renella Pat Renella - Zon
    John Milford John Milford - Sestus
    Hal Baylor Hal Baylor - Jacko
    Baynes Barron Baynes Barron - Perdix
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