Echoes from 1950: "With Folded Hands" and the Perils of an Abundant Future If We Are Not Carful

"To serve and obey, and guard men from harm."

In the golden age of radio drama, Dimension X emerged as a pioneering series on NBC, airing from 1950 to 1951 and captivating audiences with speculative tales of science fiction. As one of the earliest adaptations of literary sci-fi for broadcast, it drew from authors like Ray Bradbury and Isaac Asimov, blending futuristic wonder with underlying social commentary.

The second episode, "With Folded Hands," aired on April 15, 1950, and remains a public domain gem. Adapted from Jack Williamson's 1947 novella by scriptwriter John Dunkel, this 29-minute drama features voice talents like Norman Rose as narrator and actors portraying a dystopian w ...