X Minus One / True Detective Mysteries (Old Time Radio Variety)

Classic Radio Rewind – Episode 91

Featuring X Minus One – “The Vital Factor” (11/30/55) and True Detective Mysteries – “The Horror in the Glass” (1/1/50)

Step back into the golden age of radio as we guide you through another week of Classic Radio Rewind, brought to you by the WOTR Radio Network. This episode opens with a gripping slice of mid‑century science fiction from X Minus One. In “The Vital Factor,” a ruthless industrialist becomes obsessed with conquering space, pushing science—and morality—to their breaking point. Originally broadcast November 30th, 1955, it’s a tense, psychological tale about ambition, power, and the cost of progress.

Then, we shift into the eerie world of True Detective Mysteries with “The Horror in the Glass,” first heard January 1st, 1950. A mysterious mirror, strange visions, and a trail of unexplained deaths pull investigators into a chilling case where reality and illusion collide.

Plus, a programming note about Old Time Radio USA’s special presentation Remembering D‑Day, airing June 6th at 6:30am Eastern—featuring the first 24 hours of CBS Radio’s historic coverage.

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Rewind with us—and rediscover the magic of classic radio storytelling.

Classic Radio Rewind is an Old Time Radio podcast featuring classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio, including mystery, suspense, crime, detective, horror, westerns, comedy, and sci-fi.

Each episode brings you carefully curated Old Time Radio broadcasts with original air dates, cast information, and historical context, preserving the timeless storytelling of vintage radio drama. From gripping mystery and crime stories to chilling horror and suspense, Classic Radio Rewind delivers the best of classic radio entertainment.

Listen to legendary Old Time Radio series like Suspense, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Fibber McGee & Molly, and The Shadow, along with rare and hard-to-find episodes that capture the full range of Golden Age radio. Whether you enjoy detective stories, western adventures, comedy classics, or sci-fi thrillers, there’s something here for every Old Time Radio fan.

Classic Radio Rewind is part of the WOTR Radio Network, also featuring Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA—dedicated to preserving and sharing classic radio shows for modern audiences. New episodes are released regularly, making this podcast a top destination for Old Time Radio lovers and new listeners alike.

Relive the Golden Age of Radio and discover why Old Time Radio continues to captivate audiences today.