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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 Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine presents X minus one. Tonight, Appointment in Tomorrow by Fritz Leiber. The first angry rays of the…

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Synopsis

In Appointment in Tomorrow, we are thrust into a near-future America, a nation burdened by the weight of its own technological advancements and the oppressive rule of 'The Thinkers.' George Helmut, a rocket physicist, awakens to a world where the remnants of humanity's past conflicts linger in the air, and the daily routines are dictated by a powerful computer named Maisie. As he prepares for a significant meeting, Helmut's mind is filled with the possibilities of deep space exploration, yet he is acutely aware of the societal constraints imposed by the Thinkers.

Host

Fred Collins

Cast›

Arthur Hughes

Bob Hastings

C

Charles Penman

D

Dean Olmquist

P

Pat Hosley

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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 74

Appointment in Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 7, 1956 · 27:31

X Minus One, Episode 74

Appointment in Tomorrow

Wednesday, November 7, 1956 · 27:31

Summary

In a near-future America, George Helmut navigates the oppressive regime of 'The Thinkers' and their powerful computer, Maisie, as he contemplates a crucial project that could alter humanity's future in space. The stakes rise as he faces manipulation and betrayal from those in power.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1956 — Hungarian Revolution: János Kádár returns to Budapest in a Soviet armored convoy, officially taking office as the next Hungarian leader. By this point, most armed resistance has been defeated.
  • 1956 — Suez Crisis: The United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution calling for the United Kingdom, France and Israel to immediately withdraw their troops from Egypt.
  • 1956 — Suez Crisis: British and French paratroopers land in Egypt after a week-long bombing campaign.
  • 1956 — Soviet troops enter Hungary to end the Hungarian revolution against the Soviet Union that started on October 23. Thousands are killed, more are wounded, and nearly a quarter million leave the country.

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