The Mutant by Exploring Tomorrow

Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)

In this 1958 episode of 'Exploring Tomorrow' from Relic Radio Sci-Fi, a mutant with the ability to project false mental images disguises him

Key takeaways

• Mutants are not inherently monstrous but are feared due to societal prejudice and misunderstanding.

Main topics

• Atomic war and its long-term effects on humanity

Notable quotes

"I'm a mutant, casting a mental projection that hides my truth."

Conclusion

The episode ends with the mutant revealing his true form and erasing Lisa's memories,

Transcript preview

Speaker 1 (0:00) Relic Radio. Relic Radio Sci-Fi. Old time radio. Science fiction stories. From RelicRadio.com. The atomic war destroys men. Destroy humanness. By producing mutations that aren't human. The Speaker 3 (1:21) budget of these things. Right, Senator Bryan. I never to think of them as freaks. Some of them have unusually created by radio. It's simpler for a mutant to live within these walls than bother knocking. Anna doesn't hear. And some of our patients are simply. Speaker 1 (5:34) That, by its very nature, keeps you from seeing that it's there, or knowing that you've met it. That's a hard one to stop. It camouflages itself so that you don't even know you encountered it. Speaker 2 (6:20) Yes, I am, but I never pick up strangers when I'm driving alone. Why did I stop the car? You will give me Speaker 3 (6:29) a lift. Speaker 2 (6:34) Climb in. Over here next to me. Thanks. I was Speaker 3 (6:39) sure it would change your Speaker 2 (6:40) mind. This is an awfully lonely part of the country to be hitching a ride in. Where are you coming from? Speaker 3 (6:51) You see that building up on the hill? The brick fence around it? Speaker 2 (6:56) Yes. Do Speaker 3 (6:58) you know what that is? Speaker 2 (7:00) Some sort of government hospital, isn't it? Speaker 3 (7:04) It's a sanctuary for mutants. Speaker 2 (7:10) From the mutant sanctuary? But are you a... Speaker 3 (7:15) A mutant? I don't Speaker 2 (7:21) know. You look... Speaker 3 (7:22) You look... How do I look? Speaker 2 (7:32) Perfectly normal in every way. Speaker 3 (7:38) Tell me how I look. Two Speaker 2 (7:45) eyes, broad shoulders, nice smile. Yes, I'd say you were quite handsome. Lisa Roberts. Speaker 3 (8:06) Clyde Merritt. Speaker 2 (8:07) Oh, you must work at the sanctuary. I Speaker 3 (8:14) thought I'd hitch a ride into town. Speaker 3 (8:17) some fun. Speaker 2 (8:18) Well, you're