Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

trapped down here. 280 00:26:57,449 --> 00:27:02,537 What had taken hundreds of lives and leveled an installation worth millions? 281 00:27:02,705 --> 00:27:05,581 An aroused public demanded an answer... 282 00:27:05,791 --> 00:27:10,044 ...and the government dedicated all of its branches to finding one. 283 00:27:10,587 --> 00:27:13,423 However, when Dr. Marvin and his wife were rescued... 284 00:27:13,590 --> 00:27:17,802 ...the answer was to be found in the experience of the only two survivors... 285 00:27:18,012 --> 00:27:19,887 ...and in a reel of tape recording... 286 00:27:20,055 --> 00:27:24,017 ...they carried to Washington, D.C. and the Pentagon. 287 00:27:38,282 --> 00:27:41,534 --Operation Sky Hook. 288 00:27:41,910 --> 00:27:44,203 There can't be any doubt about what it means: 289 00:27:44,371 --> 00:27:47,707 A landing at the project was proposed on the day of the disaster. 290 00:27:47,875 --> 00:27:49,542 There was to have been a meeting. 291 00:27:49,710 --> 00:27:52,795 If I couldn't keep the appointment, a message was to be sent... 292 00:27:52,963 --> 00:27:56,215 ...on a designated wavelength by ordinary shortwave transmission. 293 00:27:56,383 --> 00:28:01,763 -Does anyone want it played again? -You've heard it a dozen times. 294 00:28:01,930 --> 00:28:05,099 My wife and I, for three days, have been telling what we knew. 295 00:28:05,267 --> 00:28:08,686 We've been before every committee and commission in Washington. 296 00:28:08,854 --> 00:28:10,480 It's time we did something. 297 00:28:10,689 --> 00:28:12,482 The tape is by no means conclusive. 298 00:28:12,649 --> 00:28:16,944 Certainly doesn't prove your so-called flying saucer destroyed Sky Hook. 299 00:28:17,154 --> 00:28:18,363 I grant you that. 300 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:22,408 A strange voice, a set of instructions that might have come from anywhere. 301 00:28:22,618 --> 00:28:24,660 Has anyone a better idea of what happened? 302 00:28:24,828 --> 00:28:27,622 I'm inclined to accept Dr. Marvin's conclusion... 303 00:28:27,790 --> 00:28:30,708 ...about the connection between the message and the disaster. 304 00:28:30,876 --> 00:28:32,418 All right, so am I. 305 00:28:32,961 --> 00:28:37,632 Then let me contact them, meet them, find out what this is all about. 306 00:28:37,841 --> 00:28:43,137 If confronted with a hostile power, only the cabinet can decide to meet them. 307 00:28:43,305 --> 00:28:46,766 I hope that while we're waiting, another disaster doesn't occur. 308 00:28:47,267 --> 00:28:49,560 We're pressing for the earliest possible action. 309 00:28:50,104 --> 00:28:54,774 The secretary of state and secretary of defense are returning to the U.S. 310 00:28:54,942 --> 00:28:57,402 If a meeting could be arranged in the meantime... 311 00:28:57,569 --> 00:28:59,654 ...the only risk would be to me. 312 00:28:59,822 --> 00:29:02,490 I feel personally responsible for what happened. 313 00:29:02,658 --> 00:29:04,158 I was in charge. 314 00:29:04,326 --> 00:29:07,453 Hundreds of lives were lost. My own wife's father-- 315 00:29:07,621 --> 00:29:10,957 If I had the authority, I'd grant it to you. But we'll have to wait. 316 00:29:11,125 --> 00:29:14,836 I promise we'll recommend that you be authorized to make radio contact... 317 00:29:15,045 --> 00:29:16,963 ...and meet with.... 318 00:29:17,798 --> 00:29:20,174 With whoever they are. 319 00:29:22,386 --> 00:29:25,054 -Are we through for the night? -Yes... 320 00:29:25,222 --> 00:29:28,724 ...but we're going to ask you to remain at your hotel. 321 00:29:29,393 --> 00:29:33,729 -You mean I'm under detention? -You may be needed at any time. 322 00:29:33,897 --> 00:29:36,482 Major Huglin is assigned as your liaison. 323 00:29:39,111 --> 00:29:41,904 -Good night. -Good night. 324 00:29:43,115 --> 00:29:44,657 Dr. Marvin. 325 00:29:44,825 --> 00:29:47,743 I don't like this watchdog routine any better than you do. 326 00:29:47,911 --> 00:29:52,707 I'm under orders, I have a job to do. We're both on the same side. 327 00:29:52,875 --> 00:29:56,836 -I'm sorry. I'm just tired and worried. -I know. 328 00:29:57,045 --> 00:30:00,631 You were there. You heard both sides. Who do you agree with? 329 00:30:00,799 --> 00:30:04,343 I agree with you about the urgency, but they're right too. 330 00:30:04,511 --> 00:30:07,430 They have a chain of command, they have to be careful... 331 00:30:07,598 --> 00:30:11,267 ...and this thing may be too big to allow for mistakes. 332 00:31:23,715 --> 00:31:30,388 Russell Marvin calling on 225.6 megacycles. Over. 333 00:31:34,977 --> 00:31:41,107 Dr. Russell Marvin calling on 225.6 megacycles as per instructions. 334 00:31:41,316 --> 00:31:44,485 Are you listening? If you hear me, please reply. 335 00:31:44,653 --> 00:31:47,989 I am tuned in on the sam