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In just a moment, X minus one. But first... ["The Star-Spangled Banner"] Once again, NBC Bandstand brings you some of the nation's top name bands in person. This week, Ralph Flanagan fills your weekday mornings with his wonderful hit tune. Slow numbers are fast, there's no mistaking the delightful Flanagan style. And then, Art Mooney and his orchestra are also on hand with plenty of lively and rhythmic arrangements. The four lads take the Mr. Music spot this week, and Bert P…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Surface Tension, scientists at the Nuclear Institute face an unimaginable crisis: a newly discovered star threatens to cause the sun to explode, leading to the extinction of all life on Earth in just two weeks. The urgency of the situation compels them to classify their findings and seek a solution in secrecy. Professor and the President discuss the dire implications of their calculations, realizing that the fate of humanity rests in their hands.

Host

Fred Collins

Cast›

Bob Hastings

D

Dan Ocko

J

James Stevens

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Larry Haines

Lawson Zerbe

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Johnny Marco, an OSS agent, embarks on a perilous mission to retrieve a Japanese prisoner from deep within enemy territory. With the stakes high and danger lurking, he must navigate the treacherous jungle and unexpected challenges.

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A group of passengers aboard the spaceship Starfire faces a dire situation when they are attacked by a Chloran battle cruiser during the Second Interstellar War. As the crew fights for survival, the passengers must confront their fears and the reality of their predicament.

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In Soldier Boy, Captain Dylan receives an urgent call to report for duty amidst an interplanetary war. He must navigate the chaos of a garrison town and prepare for a mission to evacuate colonies threatened by alien forces.

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On a distant planet, a team of colonists wakes up to find their clothing mysteriously vanished. As they investigate, they uncover a strange creature that could pose a significant threat to their survival.

Ep 62 · Tuesday, July 31, 1956 · 28:40

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XMinusOne56-08-28065SurfaceTension.mp3

X Minus One, Episode 65

Surface Tension

Tuesday, August 28, 1956 · 28:36

X Minus One, Episode 65

Surface Tension

Tuesday, August 28, 1956 · 28:36

Summary

Scientists discover that the sun will explode in two weeks, prompting a desperate search for a way to preserve humanity. They create a race of sub-microscopic humans living in a drop of water, raising profound questions about existence and intervention.

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Ep 123 · Monday, January 17, 1949 · 29:35

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Two drifters on Mars devise a scheme to sell Earth women to lonely miners, hoping to profit from their desperation for companionship.

Ep 84 · Wednesday, January 16, 1957 · 22:21

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The Reluctant Heroes

A seasoned moon veteran, Chapman, is pressured to extend his tour of duty on the moon, facing the emotional toll of leaving behind his life on Earth and the relationships that matter to him.

Ep 80 · Wednesday, December 19, 1956 · 28:39

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Headlines

  • 1956 — The nuclear power station at Calder Hall in the United Kingdom was connected to the national power grid becoming the world's first commercial nuclear power station to generate electricity on an industrial scale.

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