Suspense - Return to Dust

"Return to Dust" is the story of a scientist who is accidentally exposed to a chemical mist that makes him smaller and smaller and smaller...

James Howard, a research fellow in Pathology at the state university, has been working after-hours on an experiment in shrinking cancer cells. His supervisor warned him not to work in the lab on his own, but James disobeyed his orders.

Now, James is recording a message to his supervisor describing the circumstances that have left him 12 inches tall. James is still shrinking and needs help before midnight, at which time he will probably be of microscopic size. Will help come in time?

"Return to Dust" was written for Suspense by George Bamber and produced/directed by William N. Robson. Richard Beals gives an utterly convincing performance as the shrinking scientist.  Also appearing were Lawrence Dobkin and Paula Winslowe. This episode aired on February 1, 1959.

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[Martin Grams]

The "Return to Dust" drama will be broadcast on Neal Ellis' SOUNDS LIKE YETSERDAY on the afternoon of February 28. Details regarding how Bamber created the script and how he submitted it free-lance to Robson and how it was purchased for the series is explained. Sound effects tricks featured in the episode will be revealed. Listeners can hear the drama at http://www.yesterdayusa.com from 3 to 6 pm EST as part of a special Rod Serling retrospective since Serling gave serious consideration of adapting the drama for THE TWILIGHT ZONE.

[cmillinsf]

Thanks for the info. I will put this on my calendar. "Return to Dust" is on my list of favorite episodes. It is too bad that it wasn't made into a Twilight Zone episode, that would have been fun!