About this episode

Madison explores the question of extraterrestrial life in a sci-fi adaptation of 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'.

There is an ever-present question that has puzzled and intrigued our world for centuries. Is there life on any of the other planets? Madison will answer this question as she steps in for the spaceman, Klaatu, visiting Washington D.C. in the early 1950s. Join us for this adaptation of the Lux Radio Theater’s presentation of the absolute sci-fi classic, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Is the spacewoman dangerous? Will science prevail over military might? Can a young boy and his mother show Madison that human beings are worth saving? Or will Gort end all living creatures on this planet? Repeat after me… “Madison, barada, nikto…” FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.madisonontheair.com/dayearthstoodstill68_transcript/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/MadisonontheAir SUPPORT US ON KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/mota Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn SajeAudio Engineering by Jeremy SajeCAST:Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn SajeHelen Benson: Chelsea GreerBobby Benson: Jamie ForneyTom Stevens: Steve JunMrs. Crocket: Julie HoversonMr. Harley: David PinionProfessor Barnhardt: Scott R. McKinleyThe Taxi Driver: Paul ArbisiNewscaster/Mr. Brady: James C…

People in this episode

Host: Chrisi Talyn Saje

Guests: Chelsea Greer, Jamie Forney, Steve Jun, Julie Hoverson, David Pinion, Scott R. McKinley, Paul Arbisi, James C. Taylor, Jerry Kokich, Sharon Grünwald, Rob Shimer, Jeremy Saje, Edward October

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• adaptation
• life on other planets
• military vs science
• humanity
• classic radio theater

Keywords

• extraterrestrial life
• sci-fi adaptation
• Lux Radio Theater
• Madison On The Air
• classic radio
• military might
• humanity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lux Radio Theater

Books & works: The Day the Earth Stood Still

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