Show Notes
X Minus One presents “The Moon Is Green,” originally broadcast on January 2, 1957. This is episode 82 of the NBC science-fiction series, adapted for radio by George Lefferts from Fritz Leiber’s 1952 Galaxy Science Fiction story.
In a post-atomic-war world, Effie and Hank remain sealed inside their shelter, certain that radioactive dust has made the outdoors unlivable. When Effie opens a window and meets a wanderer named Patrick, their fears and assumptions about the world beyond their refuge are put to the test. The cast includes Joyce Gordon, Bill Lipton, and Ian Martin.
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 00:39 Original Broadcast 29:06 Closing
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