Old Time Radio Mystery Specials
May 29, 2026 · 33 min · 5 segments
Release Date: March 24, 2013 In the 25th Century, a Treasury Agent seeks to find the truth behind the re-appearance of counterfeit currency. Original Air Date: October 3, 1956 Support the show…
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[instrumental music]
Countdown for blast-off.
X minus five, four, three, two.
Fire.
[rocket blasting]
From the far horizons of the unknown come transcribed tales of new dimensions in time and space.
These are stories of the future, adventures in which you'll live in a million could be years on a thousand maybe worlds.
[instrumental music]
Frankly, I think I'll probably have to take my expense account clear up to the Central Gallac Civil Service Board.
My friends tell me to forget it, but take it from me, a rap on the credit book like this isn't easy to laugh off, not on a Grade 4 civil service pay scale.
So I've made my beef out in quadruplicate and filed itUsually a special agent in United Galactic Federation's Department of the Treasury, Investigations Division, Currency Section doesn't have much trouble with a swindle sheet.
But this, now this one's a corker.
To understand, you gotta know how they make the stuff.
I remember I went around with the 40-desi credit tour when I first joined the staff.
The National Broadcasting Company at this time wishes to thank the editors and publishers of Galaxy Magazine for a special award which has just been presented to the program X Minus One.
The award cites X Minus One for the outstanding adaptation and the original method of presentation of adult science fiction stories to the vast audience that has shown increasing interest in this newest form of journalism.
The NBC Radio Network is proud to receive this citation on behalf of X Minus One.
NBC is also happy to acknowledge the enthusiastic response and support of the listening audience to this program.
Your many letters of encouragement and constructive criticism are always gratefully received, your criticisms carefully noted, and whenever possible, your suggestions acted upon.
Please listen at the end of this program for a special free offer.
[instrumental music]
Countdown for blast-off.
X minus five, four, three, two.
Fire.
[rocket blasting]
From the far horizons of the unknown come transcribed tales of new dimensions in time and space.
These are stories of the future, adventures in which you'll live in a million could be years on a thousand maybe worlds.
[instrumental music]
Frankly, I think I'll probably have to take my expense account clear up to the Central Gallac Civil Service Board.
My friends tell me to forget it, but take it from me, a rap on the credit book like this isn't easy to laugh off, not on a Grade 4 civil service pay scale.
So I've made my beef out in quadruplicate and filed itUsually a special agent in United Galactic Federation's Department of the Treasury, Investigations Division, Currency Section doesn't have much trouble with a swindle sheet.
But this, now this one's a corker.
To understand, you gotta know how they make the stuff.
I remember I went around with the 40-desi credit tour when I first joined the staff.
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