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The Richest Man in Bogota

This episode presents the science fiction story of Juan de Nuñez, who is searching for precious minerals in the mountains near his home of Bogotá, Colombia. After an avalanche, he awakes in a hidden valley inhabited by eyeless people. They speak his language but do not understand words such as eyes and see. One of the eyeless people, Marina, pities him and tries to protect him from the others, who are revolted by his eyes and think he is evil. He tries to escape the valley, but the Great Elder rules his eyes must be destroyed so he will not leave their paradise. With Marina's help, Nu~ez escapes and learns the meaning of the valley and its inhabitants.

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  • Originally Aired June 17, 1962
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network NBC
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
Frank Gabrielson Writer
Ralph Nelson Director