Rocket From Manhattan
Published on Aug 13, 2025, 1:33:29 AM
Total time: 00:27:45
Published on Aug 13, 2025, 1:33:29 AM
Total time: 00:27:45
The Big Broadcast presents: Summer of Sci-Fi
Episode 9: Rocket From Manhattan
In the year 2000, a rocket returns to Earth, and witnesses man’s use of the “Bomb.” Written by Arch Oboler, this radio play was originally broadcast on September 20, 1945, just weeks after the first atomic bombs in history were deployed on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
About the Series: Summer of Sci-Fi
Hosted by Murray Horwitz, The Big Broadcast celebrates the best in vintage radio—and this summer, we’re exploring classic science fiction radio dramas from the golden age, with works by legendary authors such as Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov, and Robert Heinlein.
The Big Broadcast is WAMU’s longest-running program. The show features a collection of radio from the golden age, the 30s, 40s, and 50s, hosted by Tony-Award winning playwright, lyricist and director Murray Horwitz.