Dimension X - "Vital Factor" (1951)

Dimension X presents “Vital Factor,” episode 44, originally broadcast on NBC on August 16, 1951. This sustaining-program drama was adapted for radio by Howard Rodman from Nelson S. Bond’s short story “The Vital Factor.” Wayne Crowder, the ruthless head of Crowder Industries, is determined to make history as the first man in space. His engineers can build the ship, but its propulsion problem remains unsolved—until a scientist arrives with a startling anti-gravity proposal and terms of his own. The cast includes Raymond Edward Johnson and Luis Van Rooten; Fred Wiehe directed. 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 00:42 Original Broadcast 30:34 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-sci-fi-radio-old-time-radio--7215317/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio