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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 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, field study by Peter Phillips. You might put down that newspaper for just a minu…

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Synopsis

In the X Minus One episode Field Study, Frank Paik, an investigator for the accountancy branch, is assigned to look into the peculiar practices of Mr. Trancor, a self-proclaimed healer who operates without the title of doctor. As Paik prepares for his investigation, he reflects on his own life and the tension in his marriage with Betty, who yearns for a more adventurous partner. The assignment seems straightforward—observe Trancor and report back—but the stakes quickly rise as Paik realizes the complexity of the situation.

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Fred Collins

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Alfred Shirley

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Kermit Murdock

Les Damon

Santos Ortega

Teri Keane

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XMinusOne57-02-20089FieldStudy.mp3

X Minus One, Episode 89

Field Study

Wednesday, February 20, 1957 · 22:14

X Minus One, Episode 89

Field Study

Wednesday, February 20, 1957 · 22:14

Summary

Frank Paik investigates a mysterious healer named Mr. Trancor, who claims to cure ailments without making any medical claims. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of intrigue surrounding the healer's true nature and methods.

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