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Adventures in time and space told in future tense. Dimension. X. Time is an interesting phenomenon. A ticking clock, the running sands of an hourglass. All these have captured the imagination of men. But time is more. It exists now and then. And in the future. Suppose we are in the year 1950. Coexistent in time, maybe worlds we have never seen. The worlds of the past and of the future. The year was 1950. It was a spring night in Mexico, Fiesta time. The fireworks shot up int…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode To the Future, we meet Bill and Susan Travis, a couple from the year 2155, who have fled their war-ravaged world in search of a peaceful existence in 1950. They find themselves amidst the lively celebrations of a Mexican fiesta, filled with fireworks and laughter, a stark contrast to the horrors they left behind. As they indulge in the simple pleasures of life, their momentary escape is overshadowed by a growing sense of dread.

Host

Norman Rose

Cast›

A

Albert Buhrman

D

Don Abbott

G

Guy Repp

Jan Miner

John Larkin

P

Peter Capell

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The Old Die Rich

Elderly individuals are found dead from starvation, despite having significant wealth. A detective investigates the strange circumstances surrounding these deaths, uncovering a connection to time travel.

Ep 60 · Tuesday, July 17, 1956 · 28:04

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In The Last Mission, an OSS agent known as Charlie operates undercover in Japanese-occupied Canton, China, with the help of a tavern girl named Tonya. Together, they navigate danger and espionage to send crucial information back to their allies.

Ep 21 · Friday, September 29, 1950 · 29:30

Casey, Crime Photographer

Fog

Casey and Ann investigate an anonymous tip about a potential diamond heist at a millionaire's estate. As they navigate through a thick fog, they race against time to uncover the truth behind the warning.

Ep 228 · Thursday, March 11, 1948 · 29:15

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar

The No Matter Matter

Johnny finds a dead brunette. Her body promptly disappears.

Ep 807 · Sunday, September 16, 1962 · 24:23

Suspense

Run Faster

An air traffic controller faces a critical situation as an escaped mental patient threatens his wife while he tries to land a plane in treacherous fog. The stakes rise as both personal and professional lives hang in the balance.

Ep 937 · Sunday, August 5, 1962 · 24:07

21st Precinct

The Doctor

A six-year-old girl goes missing after being sent home in a cab, prompting a frantic search by the police. The child's safety hangs in the balance as the clock ticks and leads are pursued.

Ep 93 · Wednesday, April 20, 1955 · 28:26

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Mars Is Heaven

The first spaceship from Earth lands on Mars, and the crew is eager to discover what awaits them. As they explore, they encounter strange phenomena that challenge their perceptions of reality and safety.

Ep 33 · Sunday, January 7, 1951 · 25:20

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The Embassy

A private detective is hired by a man named Grafius to locate the hidden Martian Embassy in New York City, raising questions about extraterrestrial intentions towards Earth.

Ep 9 · Saturday, June 3, 1950 · 29:57

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Dwellers in Silence

A spaceship from Mars returns to Earth twenty years after humanity's evacuation, seeking signs of life on a planet thought to be dead. The crew grapples with the eerie silence and unexpected discoveries as they explore a seemingly abandoned city.

Ep 40 · Thursday, July 19, 1951 · 29:39

Dimension X

Competition

A spaceship carrying immigrants to the stars faces an unexpected twist when passengers must vote on their destination planet. Anne Travis, eager to reunite with her son, finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and deception.

Ep 30 · Sunday, November 19, 1950 · 29:18

Dimension X

Shanghaied

In Shanghaied, young Jeff Corfin finds himself forcibly recruited into a deep space crew just before his wedding. As he grapples with his unexpected fate, he must navigate the dangers of mutiny and survival in the cosmos.

Ep 29 · Sunday, November 12, 1950 · 30:24

Dimension X

The Martian Chronicles

In The Martian Chronicles, the colonization of Mars begins as a family leaves behind a devastated Earth. They grapple with their new identity as Martians and the remnants of humanity's past.

Ep 20 · Friday, August 18, 1950 · 30:19

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Dimension_X_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Dimension_X_1950-05-27__08_ToTheFuture.mp3

Dimension X, Episode 8

To the Future

Saturday, May 27, 1950 · 30:00

Dimension X, Episode 8

To the Future

Saturday, May 27, 1950 · 30:00

Summary

A couple from the future escapes to 1950 to avoid a devastating war, but they soon realize they are being hunted by searchers intent on bringing them back. As they try to enjoy their brief respite, the threat of discovery looms over them.

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Ep 495 · Monday, February 26, 1951 · 15:07

Quiet, Please

Pavanne of the Girl with the Flaxen Hair

A man is visited by Joan, a little girl who arrives in the dark when he plays the piano. Who is she? You'd better not ask! A good story! Wyllis Cooper announces that next week'

Ep 105 · Saturday, June 18, 1949 · 30:45

Dimension X

The Vital Factor

Wayne Crowder, a ruthless millionaire, is determined to build a spaceship and conquer space, disregarding the costs and challenges involved. He seeks out the best engineers and is willing to go to any lengths to achieve his ambition.

Ep 44 · Thursday, August 16, 1951 · 29:52

Dimension X

Universe (Rebroadcast of 50-11-26)

In a distant future aboard a massive spaceship, two young scientists seek the truth behind their existence and the teachings of Jordan, the ship's creator. Their quest leads them to confront dangerous mutants and the oppressive beliefs of their society.

Ep 42 · Thursday, August 2, 1951 · 29:44

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1950 — The Linnanmäki amusement park is opened for the first time in Helsinki.

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