Search for a Son

Mekaneck explains that he was given his bionic neck by Man-At-Arms after his neck was badly injured in severe storm winds. In the storm, he lost track of his son, Philip, and pledged his services to King Randor and the Royal guard in the hope of some day finding his son. It is revealed that his son was recovered from the storm winds by the evil Count Marzo, who had held him captive ever since and offers his return in exchange for the throne of Eternia. Buzz-Off appears. Teela tells viewers to be careful when running or climbing and that it's more important to get somewhere at all than get there fast.

**Teela:** You may remember from our story how my foot slipped while I was climbing up the steep rocks. And when Philip looked over his shoulder while running from the Jawlik, he fell into a pit of Loomas. So when you're climbing, walking or running, you should always be extra careful. Look where you're going so you don't slip and hurt yourself. Remember, it's not how fast you get there, it's getting there safely that counts. See you next time!"

John Erwin as He-Man/Prince Adam and Count Marzo

Alan Oppenheimer as Man-At-Arms, Cringer, Buzz-Off and Chimera

Linda Gary as Teela, Queen Marlena and Phillip

Lou Scheimer (credited as Erik Gunden) as Orko, Mekaneck, King Randor, Attak Trak, Jeweler and unnamed Bee person

1. Behind the scenes: Script was approved August 13, 1984 and final script revision took place September 10, 1984. The designs for Philip and the two boys at the beginning (Derek and Howie) were designed by Alice Hamm. All character models were finalized on November 19, 1984.
2. Continuity: Count Marzo and Chimera previously appeared in The Once and Future Duke & The Eternia Flower. Marzo also uses a Pterror-dactyl like he did in his debut episode, but this time the creature is blue instead of brown. The Sand Scuttle was previously seen in House of Shokoti Part 1. The character model for the Jawlik was previously used as Arakna in Fisto's Forest and as the spider in the Abyss in The Problem with Power. The backgrounds of the fort's interior are reused from the fort Skeletor used in The Time Corridor.
3. More continuity: The shot of Prince Adam examining the rockfall while Cringer looks around in fear was previously seen in Game Plan. Count Marzo previously used the Well of Forgetfulness in The Once and Future Duke, although it's location on Eternia has changed.

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