Re-Imagined Radio presents “The Day the Earth Stood Still”

Re-Imagined Radio will present a timely science-fiction classic at 1 p.m. May 15, “The Day the Earth Stood Still: A Warning … an Ultimatum.” The original radio adaptation of the 1951 movie aired on “Lux Radio Theatre,” starring Michael Rennie. The episode airs on KXRW-FM (99.9), Vancouver, and KXRY-FM (91.1), Portland. Subsequent broadcasts and streams will be provided by local, regional and international broadcast partners.

The movie was based on a 1940 short story, “Farewell to the Master,” written by Hiram Gilmore “Harry” Bates III. He used themes then popular in science fiction literature, including aliens, robots and flying saucers. The movie drew on fears of nuclear war and depicts the alien robot as a kind and noble visitor warning humanity to live peacefully or face the destruction of earth.

Re-imagined Radio premieres episodes on the third Monday of the month on KXRW-FM. In addition, every Sunday, an episode of Re-Imagined Radio is broadcast on KXRW, drawing from previously broadcast episodes. Episodes can be streamed on demand at reimaginedradio.net. All episodes are also available through the Re-Imagined Radio Podcast Page. Subscribe or listen at bit.ly/RIR-Podcast-Page.