The Great Detectives Present the Man Called X (Old Time Radio)
Adam GrahamBefore there was James Bond, I Spy, or Danger Man, there was The Man Called X. The Man Called X began during the latter part of World War II as the founding of the O.S.S. sparked public interest in espionage, spies, and secret missions. The series outlasted the war and starred Herbert Marshall as the Man Called X (aka Ken Thurston) traveling the world to troubleshoot threats to peace, the security... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArts | |||
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Original Release Date: October 27, 2021
The Man Called X gotes to Monte Carlo to find out why a young American official got involved with a married woman…and then in a duel in which he was killed.
Original Air Date: May 4, 1951
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Original Release Date: October 20, 2021
An Israeli friend of Ken’s tips off to gun smuggling from Turkey to Syria and is then murdered.
Original Air Date: April 28, 1951
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Original Release Date: October 13, 2021
Ken fears that the murder of a crusading reporter is tied to a terrorist Puerto Rican nationalist party.
Original Air Date: April 21, 1951
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Original Release Date: October 6, 2021
The Man Called X has to find out who’s leaking information from a top-secret government project in New Mexico.
Original Air Date: April 14, 1951
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This long-running era-spirited series centers on globe-trotting espionage adventures led by a suave protagonist and his often unpredictable ally. Across episodes, the show leans into cold-war intrigue, covert operations, and high-stakes investigations that traverse cities and countries, blending noir-tinged dialogue with action-driven plots. Listener engagement seems anchored in classic radio storytelling, with familiar rhythm, cliffhanger pacing, and recurring sponsor wraps that evoke the era's broadcast style. A notable throughline is the periodic involvement of a roguish sidekick who sometimes betrays and occasionally aids the lead, adding texture to long-form spy dramas. If you enjoy retro espionage, international intrigue, and polished... more
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