X Minus One - "The Old Die Rich" (Old Time Radio, 1956)

X Minus One, “The Old Die Rich,” originally broadcast on July 17, 1956, is episode 60 of NBC’s classic science-fiction series. Adapted by Ernest Kinoy from H. L. Gold’s 1953 Galaxy Science Fiction story, the drama was directed by Bob Mauer.When elderly city residents die in apparent poverty despite substantial cash and bank savings, actor Mark Weldon and Sergeant Lou Pape follow a troubling trail toward the secretive May Roberts and an unusual employment arrangement. Featuring Jim Boles, Jan Miner, and William Zuckert, this is a hard-boiled urban mystery with a speculative edge.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:47 Original Broadcast28:51 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/x-minus-one-old-time-radio--7222646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio