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Countdown for blast off. X minus five, minus four, minus three, minus two, X minus one, fire! From the far horizons of the unknown come transcribed tales of new dimensions in time and space. These are stories of the future, adventures in which you'll live in a million, could be years, on a thousand would-be worlds. The National Broadcasting Company presents X minus one. Tonight, Universe. We are just beginning to discover how boundless our Universe really is. And yet as man…

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Synopsis

In the X Minus One episode titled Universe, humanity finds itself aboard a vast spaceship, a self-contained world that has been their home for generations. The journey seems endless, and the inhabitants are bound by the teachings of a figure known as Jordan, who is believed to have created both the ship and its people. However, as doubts arise among the younger scientists about the purpose of their existence, a group of cadets, led by Hugh Hoyland, embarks on a journey to seek the truth from an enigmatic figure known as John the Witness.

Host

Fred Collins

Cast›

A

Abby Lewis

D

Donald Buka

E

Edgar Stehli

I

Ian Martin

J

Jason Johnson

J

John Seymore

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Ep 43 · Tuesday, May 25, 1943 · 29:38

Cloak and Dagger

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In Operation Sellout, two OSS agents embark on a perilous mission into Nazi-occupied France to locate submarine bases, only to find themselves joined by a German officer with a questionable allegiance. Tensions rise as they navigate the dangers of espionage and betrayal.

Ep 20 · Friday, September 22, 1950 · 29:30

The Lone Ranger

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The Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to defend Cold Spring against a band of outlaws led by Red Eagle, who are intent on stealing a chest of gold. Tensions rise as the outlaws launch their attack on the stagecoach station.

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21st Precinct

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Ep 55 · Wednesday, July 28, 1954 · 28:58

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A Gun for Dinosaur

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Ep 41 · Wednesday, March 7, 1956 · 29:36

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Ep 88 · Wednesday, February 13, 1957 · 22:07

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A clerk discovers a disturbing pattern of industrial accidents linked to machines that seem to be revolting against their human operators. As he investigates, he realizes the situation is far more dire than he imagined.

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Ep 125 · Thursday, January 9, 1958 · 21:29

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Suspense

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An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.

Ep 43 · Tuesday, May 25, 1943 · 29:38

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Cold Spring Showdown (Last Original 'Live' Broadcast)

The Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to defend Cold Spring against a band of outlaws led by Red Eagle, who are intent on stealing a chest of gold. Tensions rise as the outlaws launch their attack on the stagecoach station.

Ep 3377 · Friday, September 3, 1954 · 23:25

Dangerously Yours

The Highwayman

In The Highwayman, a daring outlaw confronts a wealthy coachman while seeking romance with the landlord's daughter, Bess. The stakes rise as love and danger intertwine under the moonlit sky.

Ep 1 · Sunday, July 2, 1944 · 29:39

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At the Post

A race track tout struggles to save his wife, who has fallen into a catatonic state, believing she is being controlled by aliens. He uses his knowledge of horse racing to uncover the truth behind her condition and the impending doom of mankind.

Ep 94 · Wednesday, March 27, 1957 · 22:03

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe

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Groucho Marx shares humorous anecdotes about Winston Churchill during World War II, highlighting the lighter side of a serious historical figure.

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_X_Minus_One_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).

XMinusOne55-05-15004Universe.mp3

X Minus One, Episode 4

Universe

Sunday, May 15, 1955 · 28:10

X Minus One, Episode 4

Universe

Sunday, May 15, 1955 · 28:10

Summary

Aboard a massive spaceship, a group of humans struggles with their purpose and the existence of mutants on upper levels. Tensions rise as they confront their beliefs and the possibility of a greater universe beyond their confines.

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Planet Man

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Ep 17 · Sunday, January 1, 1950 · 12:05

Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue

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Cecil Ferris wins a cruise contest and takes his friends to Galveston, but they end up on a garbage tugboat instead. As a storm approaches, they find themselves trapped in a cave surrounded by prehistoric creatures.

Ep 1079 · Saturday, December 16, 1995 · 29:14

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The Moon Is Green

In a post-apocalyptic world after an atomic war, Effie longs to see the beautiful green moon outside their lead-shielded apartment, while her husband Hank insists on strict adherence to safety protocols. Their struggle reveals the tension between survival and the desire for beauty in a devastated world.

Ep 82 · Wednesday, January 2, 1957 · 28:27

X Minus One

No Contact

In 1987, the crew of the exploratory ship Star Cloud prepares to breach the mysterious Galactic Barrier, but a stowaway complicates their mission. As they face the unknown, they must contend with a potential mutiny from within.

Ep 1 · Sunday, April 24, 1955 · 27:58

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Batman and Robin race against time to find Superman, who is in danger after being captured by the corrupt George Latimer, who possesses kryptonite. The stakes are high as they attempt to outsmart Latimer and rescue their friend.

Ep 1557 · Monday, May 26, 1947 · 14:23

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In The Outer Limit, a test pilot prepares for a groundbreaking space mission while grappling with personal anxieties about impending fatherhood. As he launches into the unknown, the stakes rise with the potential for disaster looming over the mission.

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A ruthless robber impersonates a police officer, preying on unsuspecting citizens at red traffic lights. Detectives Friday and Romero must track him down before he strikes again.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1955 — Cold War: Eight Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, sign a mutual defense treaty called the Warsaw Pact.
  • 1955 — Operation Passage to Freedom, the evacuation of 310,000 Vietnamese civilians, soldiers and non-Vietnamese members of the French Army from communist North Vietnam to South Vietnam following the end of the First Indochina War, ends.

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