X Minus One - "The Vital Factor" (Old Time Radio, 1955)

X Minus One, “The Vital Factor,” originally broadcast November 30, 1955, is episode 27 of NBC Radio’s landmark science-fiction series. Adapted by Howard Rodman from Nelson Bond’s short story “Vital Factor,” the drama was directed by Daniel Sutter.Ruthless industrialist Wayne Crowder is determined to conquer space, but his engineers cannot solve the problem of propulsion. When the enigmatic Mr. Wilkins demonstrates a remarkable counter-gravity principle, Crowder offers the resources to make a spacecraft possible—while Wilkins seeks to understand the ambition driving him. Featuring Joe DeSantis and Guy Sorel, this compact tale explores power, ambition, and the wonder of the unknown.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 Introduction00:52 Original Broadcast29:56 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