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X Minus One - "A Wind Is Rising" (1957)

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Show Notes

X Minus One presents “A Wind Is Rising,” originally broadcast on NBC on October 3, 1957. This is episode 114 of the series.

On the wind-lashed planet Carella, two Earth explorers at an advance observation station must venture into a storm to repair their failing water supply. Native Carellans warn them of the planet’s devastating winds, but the men must confront an environment far beyond their usual assumptions. Adapted by George Lefferts from Robert Sheckley’s story, first published under the byline Finn O’Donnevan, the episode stars Les Damon, Bert Cowlan, and William Griffis.

Old Time Sci-Fi Radio 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 Introduction 00:47 Original Broadcast 22:01 Closing

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