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1956
Science Fiction Theatre: Doctor Robot

Science Fiction TheatreThe 68th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Peter Hansen and Whit Bissell.

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Science Fiction Theatre: The Human Circuit

Science Fiction TheatreThe 69th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Marshall Thompson and William Ching.

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Science Fiction Theatre: The Miracle Hour

Science Fiction TheatreThe 70th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Dick Foran and Jean Byron.

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West Point: A Double Reverse

West PointThe 13th episode of the military anthology series West Point is broadcast on CBS in the United States. This episode is an early TV script written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, one of the series’ staff writers. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Science Fiction Theatre: Sun Gold

Science Fiction TheatreThe 71st episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Marilyn Erskine and Ross Elliott.

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1957
Science Fiction Theatre: Facsimile

Science Fiction TheatreThe 72nd episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Arthur Franz and Donald Curtis.

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Science Fiction Theatre: Killer Tree

Science Fiction TheatreThe 73rd episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Bill Williams and Bonita Granville.

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Science Fiction Theatre: Gravity Zero

Science Fiction TheatreThe 74th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Percy Helton and Lisa Gaye.

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Science Fiction Theatre: The Magic Suitcase

Science Fiction TheatreThe 75th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Charles Winninger and James Seay.

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Science Fiction Theatre: Bolt Of Lightning

Science Fiction TheatreThe 76th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Bruce Bennett, Kristine Miller, and Lyle Talbot.

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West Point: Jet Flight

West PointThe 19th episode of the military anthology series West Point is broadcast on CBS in the United States. This episode is an early TV script written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, one of the series’ staff writers. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Science Fiction Theatre: The Strange Lodger

Science Fiction TheatreThe 77th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Peter Hansen, Jan Shepard, and John Zaremba.

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West Point: The Command

West PointThe 21st episode of the military anthology series West Point is broadcast on CBS in the United States. This episode is an early TV script written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, one of the series’ staff writers. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Adventures Of Superman: Peril In Paris

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 79th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson. This is the fifth season premiere.

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Adventures Of Superman: Tin Hero

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 80th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: The Town That Wasn’t

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 81st episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: Tomb Of Zaharan

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 82nd episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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West Point: The Manhunt

West PointThe 25th episode of the military anthology series West Point is broadcast on CBS in the United States. This episode is an early TV script written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, one of the series’ staff writers. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Adventures Of Superman: The Man Who Made Dreams Come True

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 83rd episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Science Fiction Theatre: Sound That Kills

Science Fiction TheatreThe 78th and final episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Ludwig Stossel and Ray Collins.

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Adventures Of Superman: Disappearing Lois

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 84th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: Money To Burn

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 85th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: Close Shave

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 86th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: The Phony Alibi

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 87th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: The Prince Albert Coat

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 88th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: The Stolen Elephant

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 89th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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Adventures Of Superman: Mr. Zero

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 90th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.

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West Point: McKinley’s Challenge

West PointAn episode of the military anthology series West Point is broadcast on CBS in the United States. This episode is an early TV script written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, one of the series’ staff writers. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Adventures Of Superman: Whatever Goes Up

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 91st episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson. This is the fifth season finale.

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West Point: The Drowning Of The Gun

West PointAn episode of the military anthology series West Point is broadcast on CBS in the United States. This episode is an early TV script written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, one of the series’ staff writers. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Boots and Saddles: The Gatling Gun

West PointThe first episode of the syndicated western series Boots and Saddles is broadcast in the United States, starring John Pickard. This episode is written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Have Gun – Will Travel: The Great Mojave Chase

West PointThe third episode of Sam Rolfe’s western series Have Gun – Will Travel is broadcast on CBS in the United States, starring Richard Boone. The episode is written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, a frequent writer in the series’ early seasons. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Sputnik ushers in the space age

SputnikThe Soviet Union launches the world’s first artificial satellite, the short-lived Sputnik, which transmits a steady signal from orbit that can be tracked by radio. The reaction in the United States is one of alarmed paranoia, since the launch of an orbiting vehicle demonstrates technological capabilities in excess of what is needed to launch missles from the USSR toward American soil. Sputnik’s launch is the Soviet Union’s contribution to the International Geophysical Year, an international scientific event during which the United States has also promised to launch a satellite.

Boots and Saddles: The Prussian Farmer

West PointThe fifth episode of the syndicated western series Boots and Saddles is broadcast in the United States, starring John Pickard. This episode is written by future Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. Hear more about it on the Gene-ology podcast

Sputnik 2

Sputnik 2The Soviet Union launches the Sputnik 2 satellite, this time with the first life form from Earth to reach orbit. A dog named Laika is strapped into the satellite, where she has air and food (though only a limited supply, with no provision for a safe return to Earth), but Laika dies within hours due to overheating from the stress of launch and the unfamiliar sensations of zero gravity, making her the first living thing from Earth to die in space.