“A Very Old Man” is Episode 17 of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, first broadcast January 22, 1974; it tells of an elderly man who can diagnose and heal using the warmth of his hands, and the story features Santos Ortega and William Redfield.

Episode basics

Title: A Very Old Man First broadcast: January 22, 1974. Episode number: 17 in the 1974 run. Approximate runtime: about 44 minutes

Short description of the plot

The episode centers on an elderly man with an uncanny gift for diagnosing and healing ailments simply by placing his warm hands on people. The narrative explores how his ability affects those around him, the moral and social consequences of miraculous healing, and the tensions that arise when ordinary life meets something inexplicable.

Principal cast and production notes

Notable performers: Santos Ortega; William Redfield; Norman Rose; Bryna Raeburn are credited in listings for this episode. Norman Rose is often the series’ narrator/host voice, and the production follows the series’ signature blend of atmospheric sound design and dramatic reading that made CBS Radio Mystery Theater a staple of 1970s radio drama.

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