X Minus One - Old Time Radio -Target One

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X Minus One - Old Time Radio -Target One

In this enthralling narrative, penned by George Lefferts, a group of daring individuals ventures back into the past with a singular mission: to assassinate an individual whose actions have wrought havoc upon their own time period. Brace yourself for an intricate web of paradoxes and consequences as the fabric of time is manipulated.

Leading the charge in this thrilling escapade is a talented cast, including Joe Bell, Frank Silvera, D.L. Olmquist, Allen Collins, Guy Repp, and Charles Webster. With their performances, they bring depth and authenticity to the diverse characters who embark on this daring mission across the annals of history.

The storytelling of Fredrik Pohl, the writer behind this captivating tale, guides us through the twists and turns of this intricate plot. Pohl's words weave a narrative that transcends the boundaries of time, exploring the complex ramifications of altering the past.

As the time travelers navigate the intricacies of their mission, their actions set off a chain reaction, challenging our perception of cause and effect. Each decision reverberates through the temporal tapestry, raising profound questions about destiny, free will, and the inextricable ties that bind past, present, and future.

Join us as we embark on this thrilling expedition, where the concept of time itself becomes malleable. Through Lefferts' script, we explore the untapped potential of the human mind and the uncharted territories of the space-time continuum. Buckle up for a thought-provoking adventure that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality.

Initially a revival of NBC's Dimension X (1950-51), X Minus One is widely considered among the finest science fiction dramas ever produced for radio. The first 15 episodes were new versions of Dimension X episodes, but the remainder were adaptations of newly published science fiction stories by leading writers in the field, including Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, Frederik Pohl and Theodore Sturgeon, along with a few original scripts.[1]

Episodes of the show include adaptations of Robert Sheckley's "Skulking Permit," Bradbury's "Mars Is Heaven," Heinlein's "Universe" and "The Green Hills of Earth", " Pohl’s "The Tunnel under the World," J. T. McIntosh’s "Hallucination Orbit," Fritz Leiber’s "A Pail of Air" and George Lefferts' "The Parade."

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