Sherman H. Dryer

Dryer was in the leadership of the Minnesota Daily, headed a new literary magazine, and worked at the campus radio station WLB. He was a political activist in the politically progressive Minnesota Student Alliance. He was one of the leaders of efforts to allow students to be able send mail to student mail boxes, something Dean Edward Nicholson blocked. Chase described him as “Jew. Communist. Agitator and Publicist.”

Dryer was a speechwriter for Governor Elmer A. Benson and active in the Farmer-Labor Party. He was smeared by Ray Chase in his Red- and Jew-baiting campaign against Benson in the 1938 gubernatorial race. Dryer went on to a distinguished career in radio and received a 1941 Peabody Award for the University of Chicago’s “Round Table of the Air.” He produced a number of science fiction type programs through the 1950s.

2000 Plus aired to radio audience on March 15, 1950.  The shows were written in house from original material rather than from science fiction authors or classic stories.  Most of the show was written and produced by Sherman H. Dryer with the help of Robert Weenolsen; many episodes revolved around the follies of space travel, science, and technology. 

Lon Clark

Lon Clark was born on January 12, 1912 and was a New York City radio actor.

Clark was born in Frost, Minnesota. As a young man in Minnesota, Clark studied at the MacPhail Music Center in Minneapolis. He began as a musician and actor in traveling tent shows, followed by a stint at the Cincinnati Summer Opera. After participating in radio dramas in Cincinnati, he came to New York during the 1940s and his rich baritone voice quickly led to roles on network radio.

He had the lead role in Nick Carter, Master Detective on the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter's scripts were by Alfred Bester and others. Clark also played the district attorney on Front Page Farrell.

Clark was also a familiar voice on shows such as the weekday series Mommie and the Men, the frontier adventure series Wilderness Road, the World War II dramas Words at War (1943–45), and Soldiers of the Press (1942–45), the quiz show Quick as a Flash, the soap opera Bright Horizon, the science fiction series 2000 Plus and Exploring Tomorrow, Lights Out, The Mysterious Traveler, The Kate Smith Hour, The March of Time, The Adventures of The Thin Man and Norman Corwin presents., performing alongside artists such as Fred Allen, Art Carney, Helen Hayes and Orson Welles.

Clark returned to the stage in his later years, replacing Jason Robards in the 1956 Broadway production of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night. He returned to Broadway in the short run of Sidney Sheldon's Roman Candle with Inger Stevens and Julia Meade.

He died at St. Clare's Hospital in Manhattan on October 2, 1998. He survived by his wife, Michelle Trudeau Clark; two sons, Lon Jr. and Stephen, a brother, Gerald, and a grandson.

2000 Plus

2000 Plus was an American old-time radio series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from March 15 1950 to January 2, 1952, in various 30-minute time slots. A Dryer Weenolsen production, it was the first adult science fiction series on radio, airing one month prior to the better-known Dimension X.

2000 Plus was an anthology program, using all-new material rather than adapting published stories. The series was the creation of Sherman H. Dryer (1913–1989) who scripted and produced the series with Robert Weenolsen (1900–1979).

Sherman H. Dryer directed members Lon Clark, Joseph Julian, Henry Norell, Bill Keene, Bryna Raeburn and Amzie Strickland and others. Ken Marvin was the program's announcer, and the sound effects were by Adrian Penner. Emerson Buckley conducted the music composed by Elliott Jacoby. 

The nature of the series is indicated in the titles of 1950 episodes: "The Brooklyn Brain", "The Flying Saucers", "The Robot Killer", "Rocket and the Skull", "A Veteran Comes Home", "Men from Mars", "When the Machines Went Wild", "When the Worlds Met", "The Insect", "Silent Noise", "The Green Thing", "The Giant Walks", and "Worlds Apart". There are 32 known episodes, and only some of these – up to 15 (or,more) – have survived.

The Man Called X

The Man Called X began as an eight-week series for CBS, airing from July 10 to August 28, 1944. It was picked up by the Blue Network, and ran for about six months there from September 9, 1944 through March 3, 1945. After that, The Man Called X found its final home at NBC where the series was a summer filler for the Bob Hope Show in 1945 and again in 1946. In 1947, The Man Called X finally became a regular part of the NBC lineup. It was broadcast on a variety of days and times, mostly Friday and Saturday evenings, for another seven years. The final radio show was broadcast on May 20, 1952. It was picked up as a television show in the early 1950s starring Barry Sullivan, but it did not have a long run.

The Man Called X starred British-born actor, Herbert Marshall as sophisticated Ken Thurston, undercover international troubleshooter for a mysterious American governmental agency. He is aided and abetted by that shady character Pegon Zeldschmidt played by Leon Belasco. The Man Called X was underwritten by various companies, most notably Frigidaire and General Motors as dual sponsors. The show was directed by Jack Johnstone, and Johnny Green is credited with its music.

Cliff Carpenter

Cliff Carpenter is a well-known American actor, with a career that lasted more than two decades. He was born on 2 March 1915 and raised in the United States and showed an interest in acting from a very young age. His first roles were in school plays and local theater productions, which honed his skills and put him on the path to a successful career. His natural talent, combined with hard work and dedication, propelled him to the big screen and into the hearts of film viewers around the world.

Carpenter's acting career began in the late 1990s, where he got her first role in a local theater production. From there, he went on to appear in numerous films, television shows, and commercials. His versatility as an actor allowed him to play a variety of roles, from protagonist to villain, and everything in between. Carpenter has proven his talent in a wide range of genres such as drama, action, comedy, and romance.

In 1937, Carpenter began his professional career on the radio show Terry and the Pirates. He provided the voice for the main character Terry Lee. He also played Curtis Bassett in the radio serial drama Prairie Folks.

Throughout his career, Cliff Carpenter has been recognized for his acting ability, winning numerous awards and recognitions. His performances have earned him critical acclaim and he has been a favorite among audiences around the world. Carpenter has worked with a number of notable actors and directors, and their collaborations have resulted in some of the most memorable films of our time. As an actor, he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and has set a standard for young actors to aspire to.

In addition to his acting career, Cliff Carpenter has also been involved in philanthropic work. He has supported several charities, including those focused on children's well-being, education and the arts. Carpenter is a true inspiration, and his dedication to his craft and his community has made him one of America's most beloved celebrities.

He died on 9 January 2014 in Pawling, New York, USA.