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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. Tonight's story, The Embassy. Out of the infinitud…

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In the intriguing episode The Embassy, a private detective agency in downtown New York is approached by Mr. Grafius, who claims to be searching for a Martian embassy. His earnestness and detailed theories about Martians observing Earth pique the interest of the detectives, even as they initially regard him as eccentric. Grafius believes that if Earth were to invade Mars, the Martians would need to gather intelligence on humanity, and thus, they must be hiding among the populace in New York City.

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XMinusOne55-07-28011TheEmbassy.mp3

X Minus One, Episode 11

The Embassy

Thursday, July 28, 1955 · 23:38

X Minus One, Episode 11

The Embassy

Thursday, July 28, 1955 · 23:38

Summary

A private detective is hired to locate a Martian embassy in New York City, leading to a series of bizarre and dangerous encounters. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a plot that could threaten Earth itself.

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