"Tales From Tomorrow" was a radio science fiction anthology series produced by the American Broadcasting Company and that was aired from 1 January 1953 to April 1953 in the USA; with only 15 episodes being produced. The show was inspired by the USA television series "Tales of Tomorrow".
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The radio series adapted stories from "Galaxy Science Fiction" magazine. On 26 February 1953, after a few episodes it moved to CBS for the remainder of its run.
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The host of the series was Raymond Edward Johnson as Omentor - a visitor from the distant future.
Johnson had previously been the host of "Inner Sanctum Mysteries" an anthology horror and mystery radio series.
He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin USA on 24 July 1911, and died in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA on 15 August 2001.
He commenced is working life as a bank teller.
He studied acting at Goodman School of Drama in Chicago (USA); and began his radio career in the Chicago area.
Radio shows that he worked on included "Welcome Valley" (1932-1937) as Bill Sutter, and "The National Farm and Home Hour" as the Forest Ranger.
In 1941, he was cast as Raymond, host of "Inner Sanctum Mysteries". He continued as the host until 15 May 1945 when en enlisted in the USA army.
After leaving the army, he was to host the radio show "Tales of Tomorrow". He also was in television and radio series including "Big Sister", "The Guiding Light", "Brave Tomorrow", "Kate Hopkins", "Angel of Mercy", "Valiant Lady", "Mr. District Attorney", "Calling All Cars", "Don Winslow of the Navy", "Mandrake the Magician", "Cavalcade of America", "Gangbusters", "Dimension X", "X Minus One", "Words at War", "Famous Jury Trials" and "Cloak and Dagger".
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The standard opening of the show:
"Tales of Tomorrow! Tales beyond human imagination... until they happen."
"This is your host, Omentor, saying Hello for ABC."
Of the following 15 episodes, I have located 7 of the surviving audios.
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