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Mission: Impossible: The Elixir

Riva Santel, the widow of a dictator who ruled San Cordova, has had herself deified among the people and plans to take power before the Deputy Premier can grant free elections. The IMF must stop her, and plans to offer what she wants: power and youth.


6/10 (1 Vote cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 3x7
Production Number: 309
Airdate: Sunday November 24th, 1968

Director: John Florea
Writer: Max Hodge


Guest Stars
Morgan SterneMorgan Sterne
As Raoul Lenz
Recurring
Ruth RomanRuth Roman
As Riva Santel

Co-Guest Stars
Ivor BarryIvor Barry
As Deputy Premier Tomas Avilla
Recurring
Richard AngarolaRichard Angarola
As Colonel Diaz
Recurring
Arthur EisnerArthur Eisner
As Salesman
Recurring
Marco LópezMarco López
As Cameraman
Recurring
Charles PicerniCharles Picerni
As Border Guard
Recurring
George GaynesGeorge Gaynes
As Dr. Paul van Bergner
Cosmo SardoCosmo Sardo
As Official
Irene KellyIrene Kelly
As the Young Riva

Uncredited
Victor PaulVictor Paul
As Guard
Recurring
Alfred ShellyAlfred Shelly
As Guard #1
Recurring
Main Cast
Peter Graves (1)Peter Graves (1)
As James Phelps
Martin LandauMartin Landau
As Rollin Hand
Barbara BainBarbara Bain
As Cinnamon Carter
Greg MorrisGreg Morris
As Barney Collier
Peter LupusPeter Lupus
As Willy Armitage
Bob Johnson (1)Bob Johnson (1)
voiced The IMF Voice

Recap

Jim picks up his tape at a studio theater and is briefed on Riva Santel. Santel is the widow of the late president of San Cordova and is living in the Presidential Palace. Deputy Premier Tomas Avilla is allowing free elections in three days and Riva plans to make a bid for the presidency, counting on the love the people have for her. The IMF must stop her for good...

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Episode Notes
Guest agent: plastic surgeon Dr. Paul van Bergner

Robert E. Thompson takes over as Producer. This occurred because producers William Read Woodfield and Allan Balter got into a huge fight with creator and executive producer Bruce Geller and walked off set. They never returned and Thompson was forced to step in on short notice.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorBruce Geller
Executive ProducerBruce Geller
ProducerRobert E. Thompson (3)
Associate ProducerBarry Crane
CastingJoseph D'Agosta
Music EditorDan Carlin Sr.
HairstylistAdele Taylor (1)
Make-upRobert Dawn
Set DecoratorLucien Hafley
Production Sound MixerDominick Gaffey
Script SupervisorAlan Greedy
Post Production SupervisorPaul Krasny
Supervising Sound EditorJoseph G. Sorokin
Re-Recording MixerGordon L. Day
Director of PhotographyKeith C. Smith  |  Robert Hauser
Art DirectorBill Ross (1)
Production ManagerEdward Haldeman
Special EffectsJohn Burke (3)
Costume SupervisorSabine Manela  |  Forrest T. Butler
Main Title ThemeLalo Schifrin
Film EditorJohn Loeffler
Assistant DirectorTed Butcher
Assistant To The Executive ProducerPhilip D. Fehrle
Executive Vice President In Charge Of ProductionDouglas S. Cramer
Script ConsultantRobert E. Thompson (3)
Supervising Property MasterArthur Wasson
VehiclesEd Chamey
Editorial CoordinatorJerry Taylor (2)
 

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