X Minus One - A Thousand Dollars a Plate (#43)

03/21/56, episode 43
This episode provided by the Old Time Radio Researchers Group
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Some fireworks in Las Vegas are bothering some Martians so they send a ship to Earth to end the trouble. Next they'll be telling us to turn the stereo down. Sheesh. (from "The Critical X Minus One" by Jim Fanisher)
Credits (Goldin): Bob Hastings, Karl Swenson, Mandel Kramer, Mercer McLeod, Alan Hewitt, Ralph Bell, Jack McKenty (author), Ernest Kinoy (adaptor), William Welch (producer), Daniel Sutter (director), Fred Collins (announcer)

[@jaimehudson7623]

'X Minus One' is the Best Radio Drama Ever... Thanks for sharing this classic, lovely gem!

[@Fakery]

Very fun episode, wholesome silliness

[@kenbob1071]

I like it when nerds win.

[@artmoss6889]

I believe Dr. Bensinger was played by Karl Swenson, who was the star of the radio detective series, "Mr. Chameleon,"

[@OTRR]

The credits aren't available in this copy of the episode, but according to Goldin, he was in the cast: Bob Hastings, Karl Swenson, Mandel Kramer, Mercer McLeod, Alan Hewitt, Ralph Bell, Jack McKenty (author), Ernest Kinoy (adaptor), William Welch (producer), Daniel Sutter (director), Fred Collins (announcer)

[@betsya7054]

He was great

[@luisreyes1963]

For once, a Sci-Fi yarn that's a lighthearted comedy. Quite enjoyable. 👽

[@dmrr7739]

“Nova Massapequa” was pretty funny.

[@antwan1357]

This was hilarious.