EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 28 MIN
X Minus One - "Mr Costello, Hero" (Old Time Radio, 1956)
from Old Time Radio Stories | Old Time Radio · host Old Time Retro Radio
X Minus One presents “Mr. Costello, Hero,” episode 58, originally broadcast on NBC on July 3, 1956. Adapted from Theodore Sturgeon’s 1953 short story, the drama was directed by Daniel Sutter and features James Dukas, Bob Hastings, and James Stevens.Aboard the star freighter Starclimber, a veteran purser becomes increasingly troubled by the enigmatic passenger Mr. Costello. As Costello’s unsettling effect on those around him grows, the crew faces urgent concerns about his arrival at an isolated colony world. The story is a sharp science-fiction satire of fear, suspicion, and social manipulation.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 Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast28:35 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
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