“It’s the rich who have dreams and rockets!”
Ray Bradbury’s deeply human tale The Rocket speaks of poverty, possibility, and the power of imagination. Originally published in 1950 and dramatized for radio's NBC Presents: Short Story in 1952, this profound story reminds us that even in a world where technology separates the haves from the have-nots, dreams still belong to everyone.
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.