Herbert Marshall had the lead role of agent Ken Thurston/"Mr. X" who took on dangerous cases in a variety of exotic locations. Leon Belasco played Mr. X's comedic sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt, who always turned up in remote parts of the world because he had a "cousin" there. Pegon would annoy and help Mr. X. Wendell Niles was the announcer from 1947 to 1948. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherlock Holmes Radio Station Live 24/7 Click Here to Listen <a href="https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441" rel="nofollow">https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441</a> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Herbert Marshall had the lead role of agent Ken Thurston/"Mr. X" who took on dangerous cases in a variety of exotic locations. Leon Belasco played Mr. X's comedic sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt, who always turned up in remote parts of the world because he had a "cousin" there. Pegon would annoy and help Mr. X. Wendell Niles was the announcer from 1947 to 1948. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherlock Holmes Radio Station Live 24/7 Click Here to Listen https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Herbert Marshall had the lead role of agent Ken Thurston/"Mr. X" who took on dangerous cases in a variety of exotic locations. Leon Belasco played Mr. X's comedic sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt, who always turned up in remote parts of the world because he had a "cousin" there. Pegon would annoy and help Mr. X. Wendell Niles was the announcer from 1947 to 1948. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherlock Holmes Radio Station Live 24/7 Click Here to Listen <a href="https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441</a> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Man Called X 48-03-28 (52) A Ruby for Pearl

&#34;The Man Called X&#34; was a popular espionage and adventure radio drama that aired on CBS and NBC from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952.The show followed the adventures of Ken Thurston, also known as &#34;Mr. X,&#34; an American intelligence agent (later described as an international troubleshooter). Thurston traveled the globe to address threats to peace, U.S. security, and the world. He often found himself in exotic and dangerous locations, dealing with mystery, intrigue, and romance.The lead role of Ken Thurston was played by the British actor Herbert Marshall. He was joined by his comedic sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt, a somewhat shady character who would inevitably show up in remote parts of the world, often claiming to have a &#34;cousin&#34; there. Pegon, despite his questionable past, would both annoy and assist Mr. X. Leon Belasco played Pegon for most of the show&#39;s run, with Hans Conried in the earlier episodes.The series was known for its globe-trotting nature, with Thurston facing various international dangers from spies and criminals to political unrest. The show often began with an announcer setting the scene, emphasizing the mysterious and dangerous places where &#34;The Man Called X&#34; could be found.&#34;The Man Called X&#34; was created by Jay Richard Kennedy. It was later adapted into a 39-episode syndicated television series (1956–1957) starring Barry Sullivan as Thurston.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" rel="nofollow">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a>Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" rel="nofollow">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" rel="nofollow">Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a> Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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"The Man Called X" was a popular espionage and adventure radio drama that aired on CBS and NBC from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952. The show followed the adventures of Ken Thurston, also known as "Mr. X," an American intelligence agent (later described as an international troubleshooter). Thurston traveled the globe to address threats to peace, U.S. security, and the world. He often found himself in exotic and dangerous locations, dealing with mystery, intrigue, and romance. The lead role of Ken Thurston was played by the British actor Herbert Marshall. He was joined by his comedic sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt, a somewhat shady character who would inevitably show up in remote parts of the world, often claiming to have a "cousin" there. Pegon, despite his questionable past, would both annoy and assist Mr. X. Leon Belasco played Pegon for most of the show's run, with Hans Conried in the earlier episodes. The series was known for its globe-trotting nature, with Thurston facing various international dangers from spies and criminals to political unrest. The show often began with an announcer setting the scene, emphasizing the mysterious and dangerous places where "The Man Called X" could be found. "The Man Called X" was created by Jay Richard Kennedy. It was later adapted into a 39-episode syndicated television series (1956–1957) starring Barry Sullivan as Thurston. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

"The Man Called X" was a popular espionage and adventure radio drama that aired on CBS and NBC from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952.The show followed the adventures of Ken Thurston, also known as "Mr. X," an American intelligence agent (later described as an international troubleshooter). Thurston traveled the globe to address threats to peace, U.S. security, and the world. He often found himself in exotic and dangerous locations, dealing with mystery, intrigue, and romance.The lead role of Ken Thurston was played by the British actor Herbert Marshall. He was joined by his comedic sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt, a somewhat shady character who would inevitably show up in remote parts of the world, often claiming to have a "cousin" there. Pegon, despite his questionable past, would both annoy and assist Mr. X. Leon Belasco played Pegon for most of the show's run, with Hans Conried in the earlier episodes.The series was known for its globe-trotting nature, with Thurston facing various international dangers from spies and criminals to political unrest. The show often began with an announcer setting the scene, emphasizing the mysterious and dangerous places where "The Man Called X" could be found."The Man Called X" was created by Jay Richard Kennedy. It was later adapted into a 39-episode syndicated television series (1956–1957) starring Barry Sullivan as Thurston.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio&nbsp;<a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a>Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" rel="noopener noreferrer">Entertainment Radio&nbsp;| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a> Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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