The Man Called X
All That Glitters
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The Man Called X follows Ken Thurston, an American agent who works for an unnamed government agency and travels around the world investigating threats and helping people in danger. His assignments bring him into contact with intrigue, crime, and political trouble in far-flung settings.
Each radio adventure centers on a new case, with Thurston relying on observation, resourcefulness, and the help of his associate, Pegon Zellschmidt. The stories use the possibilities of radio to evoke changing locations and tense encounters through dialogue, sound effects, and a brisk dramatic pace.
The series blends espionage and adventure with a cosmopolitan atmosphere: danger may be close at hand, but Thurston remains composed and capable as he pursues the truth. It offers a classic serialized-radio experience built around a globe-trotting investigator and self-contained missions.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.