

Twilight Zone Radio Dramas: The Obsolete Man (6/2/61)
Feb 16, 2022
In this episode, a librarian named Mr. Wordsworth faces obsolescence in a future where standardized software replaces human jobs. He passionately defends the power of words and literature. Mr. Wordsworth discusses his impending liquidation, exploring various execution methods and asserting his wealth. The chapter takes an unexpected turn with a broadcast playing speeches about the economy and termination. The librarian questions his execution and the representative argues his categorization. The episode ends with a lesson and a promotion for downloading episodes of the Twilight Zone Radio Dramas.
Chapters
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Facing Obsolescence
02:10 • 11min
Mr. Wordsworth's Impending Liquidation
13:38 • 9min
Installation and Broadcast
22:15 • 3min
Grateful for Clear Picture Quality
25:31 • 3min
Confrontation and Liquidation
28:31 • 9min
The Obsolete Man and the Lesson of Tyranny
37:28 • 4min