The Man Called X is an espionage radio drama that aired on CBS and NBC from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952. The radio series was later adapted for television and was broadcast for one season, 1956–1957.
People
Herbert Marshall had the lead role of agent Ken Thurston/"Mr. X", an American intelligence agent who took on dangerous cases in a variety of exotic locations. Orchestras led by Milton Charles, Johnny Green, Felix Mills,
Production
The Man Called X replaced America — Ceiling Unlimited on the CBS schedule in 1944. In 1946 it was the summer replacement for Bob Hope's program.
Television
The series was later adapted to a 39-episode syndicated television series (1956–1957) starring Barry Sullivan as Thurston for Ziv Television.
References
External links
- The Definitive: The Man Called X article and log
- The Man Called X episodes online
- Man Called X at CVTA