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Countdown for blast off. X minus five, four, three, 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 maybe worlds. The National Broadcasting Company in cooperation with Street and Smith, publishers of astounding science fiction, presents X minus one. The story, the green hills of earth. The men who…

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Synopsis

The Green Hills of Earth introduces us to Riesling, a blind folksinger who makes his living in the Twin Moons Bar on Mars. Despite his blindness, he possesses a sharp wit and a deep understanding of the world around him, often expressed through his music. He has a troubled past, having been blacklisted for his songs that poke fun at authority, particularly Captain Hicks, who now offers him a chance to return to deep space on a dangerous mission to Jupiter.

Host

Fred Collins

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Bill Lipton

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Ken Williams

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Matt Crowley

Nelson Olmsted

Tom Glazer

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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.
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X Minus One, Episode 8

The Green Hills of Earth

Thursday, July 7, 1955 · 23:59

X Minus One, Episode 8

The Green Hills of Earth

Thursday, July 7, 1955 · 23:59

Summary

Riesling, a blind folksinger, navigates the dangers of space travel while longing for the green hills of Earth. He faces a perilous journey to Jupiter that tests his skills and spirit.

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