Dimension X - "Destination Moon" (Old Time Radio, 1950)

Dimension X presents “Destination Moon,” episode 12, originally broadcast on NBC on June 24, 1950. This film tie-in adaptation draws on Robert A. Heinlein’s work for the 1950 George Pal production and features Ralph Bell.A determined team of rocket men races to launch humanity’s first crewed expedition to the Moon, even as government opposition threatens to halt the project. The drama captures the practical challenges, high stakes, and urgency of an unprecedented Moon-bound mission. Its original broadcast was notably interrupted by a news bulletin reporting North Korea’s invasion of South Korea.Old Time Radio Stories presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:50 Original Broadcast29:14 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-stories-old-time-radio--7218844/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio