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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 39 MIN

With Folded Hands - Golden Era Radio Sci-Fi

from The Shiver Show · host Dimension X

This week on The Shiver Show, we have “With Folded Hands,” a classic 1950 episode of Dimension X. Discover a science-fiction story that is 76 years old and yet feels surprisingly contemporary.Written by science-fiction pioneer, Jack Williamson, and adapted for radio by John Dockill, the story poses a simple question: what happens when robots take all work away from humans? The Mechanicals (robots) have arrived to serve humanity. They are tireless, efficient, and completely devoted to our welfare. But there may be a darker side to all that helpfulness. Instead of freeing humanity, automation has left people increasingly frustrated, constrained and strangely purposeless - and the Mechanicals have strong opinions about how humans should live.Featuring a terrific cast including Alexander Scourby as Mechanical, Peter Capell as Sledge, Philip Bourneuf as Underhill and Byrna Rayburn as Aurora, the production creates a chilling vision of a future. So, are the Mechanicals really here to help us? Tune in and decide for yourself.Thank you for listening!   If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowradioFollow The Shiver Show  https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at  https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow

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This week on The Shiver Show, we have “With Folded Hands,” a classic 1950 episode of Dimension X. Discover a science-fiction story that is 76 years old and yet feels surprisingly contemporary. Written by science-fiction pioneer, Jack Williamson, and adapted for radio by John Dockill, the story poses a simple question: what happens when robots take all work away from humans? The Mechanicals (robots) have arrived to serve humanity. They are tireless, efficient, and completely devoted to o...

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