Vintage Radio

In "No Contact," which premiered as the debut episode of X Minus One on April 24 1955 the storyline unfolds in a world where humanity has successfully ventured to the Moon and neighboring planets. However all attempts to explore beyond have been halted by a barrier. Despite sending five missions to breach this barrier none have returned, leaving their fates shrouded in mystery – were they destroyed, lost in space or trapped in a realm?

The focus shifts, to the mission determined to unravel the mysteries that befell its predecessors. As tension mounts during the missions progression it delves into themes of curiosity and the dangers inherent in space exploration. Co created by Ernest Kinoy and George Lefferts with Lefferts penning the script this episode is a reimagining of an adaptation from Dimension X but with enhanced production quality serving as a quintessential example of science fiction radio drama, from the mid 20th century.

In this episode, Mrs. Parsons loses a diamond earring into an air duct at a local restaurant and seeks help from the detective agency at 33 Half Moon Street.

The 'Burns and Allen' show debuted in September 1934 as 'The Adventures of Gracie', which was later changed to 'The Burns and Allen Show' in 1936. The show was a comedy and featured George Burns and Gracie Allen, making it one of the most beloved couples in radio. The show typically revolved around a humorous situation or misunderstanding that Gracie would instigate, leading to a series of hilarious events and misunderstandings. This episode, 'Gold Rush Gracie', continues this tradition.

In the 'Dixie Gilian' episode, Pat Novak is hired by a woman named Lee Underwood to frighten a man by the name of Dixie Gillian. However, things take an unexpected turn when Novak ends up committing murder with an empty gun. The plot is complex and filled with suspense, described as being 'as thick as San Francisco fog'.

In 'The First Client', George Valentine's first client, Mr. Winters, is murdered right in George's office. The plot involves a mystery around the sudden murder and disappearance of the body.

The episode 'Where Did They Go' revolves around a store robbery and the subsequent accusation of a homesteader. Marshall Matt Dillon and Chester ride out to the homesteader's ranch for an arrest. Specific details about this episode are scarce, but it is a representation of the challenges faced in maintaining law and order in Dodge City.

The specific details of the 'Dead Mans Magic' episode are lost. However, as a typical episode of Inner Sanctum, it likely featured a story of horror, thriller, or mystery, delivered with the show's signature tongue-in-cheek introduction.

"With Folded Hands" is an episode of Dimension X that revolves around the arrival of perfect 'mechanicals' from another planet that make humans unnecessary. The humans are forced to sit with folded hands and be fed, surrendering their free will to these mechanicals. There's a hint of resistance as a professor tries to finish a secret weapon before the mechanicals can stop him.

"The Skull That Walked" is an episode of Inner Sanctum that revolves around a skull dug up from an old Indian burial ground. Despite being reburied, the skull finds its way back into the house, causing terror. The episode introduces Carl Cruise and his wife Lucille, who are involved in the macabre events.

In this episode, a medium is convicted of murder. A character named Tommy Green, fearing that Carol Sharp was being taken, hires Johnny Dollar to investigate the case. This is part 4 of a 5-part series.