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July 20, 2025 30 mins
🎙️The Spy Drama That Predicted the Cold War... Before It Happened!

The Man Called X – Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show

Hey there, I'm Brett – welcome back to Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, broadcasting from my cozy studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay 🌊

It’s Sunday night—the perfect time to unwind, dim the lights, and take a trip back to the golden age of suspense, espionage, and crackling radio drama. 📻✨

Tonight's episode: "The Man Called X" A gripping spy thriller starring Herbert Marshall as Agent Ken Thurston—America’s suavest secret operative, taking on global threats before James Bond ever existed. 🕵️‍♂️💼

With his bumbling sidekick Pegon Zellschmidt and missions that span the globe, it’s vintage espionage at its most thrilling.

🎧 Get comfy, hit play, and travel back to a time when the radio ruled the world.

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🕵️‍♂️ About Tonight’s Show: The Man Called X

A fan-favorite from 1944–1952 (radio) and 1956–1957 (TV), this CBS/NBC classic follows Agent “Mr. X” as he foils sinister plots worldwide—often with humor, heart, and explosive action.

Produced by William N. Robson, written by Stephen Longstreet, and brought to life by Herbert Marshall, this show paved the way for the modern spy genre.

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