Trailer - The Day the Earth Stood Still - Ep. 68

About this episode

Madison explores the classic sci-fi narrative of 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' in this adaptation.

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW! 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…” Find us on the web: https://www.madisonontheair.com/

People in this episode

Host: Chrisi Talyn Saje

Topics covered

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

Keywords

• sci-fi
• radio theater
• Madison
• Klaatu
• Gort
• life on other planets
• 1950s

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lux Radio Theater

Books & works: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Places: Washington D.C.

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