Destination Earth
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Ogg, the supreme dictatorial leader of Mars, holds a special rally to celebrate the exploits of Mars′ first space explorer Colonel Cosmic, who has just returned from a trip to Earth. That trip was initiated by Ogg to overcome the problems of Ogg′s own explosive-powered state limousine, by finding out how state limousines on other plants operated. By chance, Cosmic landed in big city USA, where he found that all Americans could move quickly and efficiently by gasoline powered automobiles. Despite the difficulty of finding and getting the raw resource of petroleum out of the ground, petroleum and distributing it to the masses is the panacea for many of the problems that Americans may have faced otherwise, not only as that efficient fuel source, but also for the manufacture of many other transportation and non-transportation related products. Cosmic also found another important component - competition - in making America the most most prosperous nation on Earth, which, if adopted on Mars, could overthrow Ogg′s dictatorship.
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Directed by Carl Urbano, "Destination Earth" is a 1956 animated short film produced by the American Petroleum Institute. The film serves as a piece of pro-petroleum propaganda, illustrating the benefits and necessity of oil in a capitalist society. It features a narrative where Martians travel to Earth to learn the secrets behind its advanced civilization and discover that oil is the key to technological and economic prosperity.</p>Carl Urbano, the director, was a renowned animator and director known for his work with Hanna-Barbera Productions. Throughout his career, Urbano had a significant role in creating numerous animated series and films, contributing to the golden age of American animation. His direction in "Destination Earth" effectively combines educational content with humorous animation to communicate its message.</p>The cast of characters in "Destination Earth" includes anthropomorphized Martians and Earthlings, voiced by talented voice actors of the era. The short is noteworthy for its clean, vibrant animation style and its use of humor and satire to convey complex industrial concepts. Although not widely recognized as a commercial success, its distinct style and clear messaging have made it a subject of study for those interested in animation history and propaganda films.</p>
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