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May 4

CBS Radio Mystery Theater ~ Yesterday’s Giant

After a nuclear exercise, two scientists discover a group of Neanderthals living in the strange jungles of Nevada desert. Each of them follow the remarkable discovery with their own means and goals.

13 Responses to “CBS Radio Mystery Theater ~ Yesterday’s Giant”

  1. David D

    Man! Even CBS, was getting the people ready for the days ahead; forty or fifty, years ago! And just think, Rob Skiba, Steve Quale, Tom Horn, and many others’, weren’t even born yet! But, someone at CBS, just may have read their Bible. Just picture that picture above wearing body armor, carrying a sword, and cursing the armies of Israel! Now you can start to see things in a true light.

  5. Steve W

    Good Lord. When I was a young teenager in the 70s I had one of those radios that was a little bit of everything – short wave, scanner, AM/FM, I don’t know what else – 10 bands maybe? Anyway on a clear night, and if I was lucky, I could get these EG Marshall stories to come in faintly, broadcasting from Las Vegas or Denver or Salt Lake City – don’t remember anymore. Most of the stories were pretty good too, but you had to hope the signal held up so you could hear the whole thing.

    Thanks for posting this Wes! I’d totally forgotten this part of my past. Its a nice memory.

  8. Jacqueline O

    I think anyone interested to hear a good story should listen to RMT. Fred Lewis wrote 77 episodes for the CBS station, and some of the science-fiction plays were based on true events, although, this statement was not applied to this particular story…Interesting?!?

    He certainly did his homework, and I’m sure he was well-read and educated regarding the history, science, and controversial issues of his time. Sadly, most people today do not realize the concept behind “Yesterday’s Giant” stemmed from the discovery of giant skeletons in the Nevada area…they think it is all fiction. And (as most of us here at SC know), where do you think the character “Arthur Fairchild” came up with the idea to “smoke” the giants out from the caves? Also, the story referenced true histirical accounts surrounding the military’s involvement behind top-secret under-ground nuclear testing sites.

    Most importantly, the plot focused on one of the 20th and 21st centuries most controversial subject… the debate between ethics vs. finance, as it applies to a new scientific discovery. In this story, the protagonist, “James ‘Mac’ McClain”, is motivated for scientific knowledge, whereas the antagonist, “Richard”, is interested only for the financial gain. Some believe this to be a subliminal message, (or slap in the face to humanity), as McClain desires to create a National Wildlife Preserve for the creature’s protection, but Richard would like nothing more than to cage them behind bars and exploit for fame and fortune.

    I really enjoy the theatre!
    I wonder what Duke thinks about this story?

    • Jacqueline O

      LOL!
      I would think anyone who had a fully developed, functional frontal lobe would know this was a fictional story. Relying on only two “rumors” (giant skeletons and military testing), Lewis was able to develop a plot far ahead of its time.

      BTW, little PEA-NUT is now as famous as Wes! Let’s keep him alive using only our written words!

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