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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 Martian Death March. I've always been interest…

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Synopsis

In The Martian Death March, the tale begins with an Earthman reflecting on the tragic history of Martians and their struggle for freedom. Set against the backdrop of a desolate Martian landscape, the story captures the essence of lost causes, drawing parallels to the plight of Native Americans during the westward expansion. The narrator recalls his childhood, living with his father on the edge of the CalMac Canal, where they prospect for ore in the harsh desert. The arrival of two Martians, one of whom is a spindly creature named Cantalcar, marks the beginning of a journey that will change everything.

Host

B

Bill Rippe

Cast›

D

David Pfeffer

E

Edwin Jerome

J

John Thomas

L

Lawrence Kerr

M

Matt Crowley

Norman Rose

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_X_Minus_One_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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X Minus One, Episode 17

The Martian Death March

Thursday, September 8, 1955 · 23:26

X Minus One, Episode 17

The Martian Death March

Thursday, September 8, 1955 · 23:26

Summary

In The Martian Death March, an Earthman recounts the harrowing journey of Martians seeking freedom from their reservations. As they march toward the highlands, the stakes rise with the threat of violence from Earth authorities.

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