We continue to spend January in the Listener Library catching up on suggestions sent to us by you, our Mysterious Listeners! Our thanks to Gary for recommending “Flesh Peddler” from Suspense! The story features DeForest Kelley as a talent agent determined to take a mysterious ventriloquist on as a client. Why are the other carnival acts so determined to prevent this? What secret haunts this unique performer? Why does it take Tim so long to Google things while we are recording? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think!
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This evening I happened to catch a scene of the Star Trek episode “Return to Tomorrow,” where DeForest Kelley says “I will not peddle flesh!” https://youtu.be/M4hc7fLQhLo?t=88
I’m with Eric- I don’t want to know much about a story before I take it in; especially vintage radio programs and movies. Knowing just enough to determine if I’m interested is enough. That way I’m taking as few as possible preconceptions in with me as possible and which allows me enjoy the stories better.