The Man Called X is an espionage radio drama that aired on CBS and NBC from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952.
[1] The radio series was later adapted for television and was broadcast for one season, 1956–1957.
[1] Leon Belasco played Mr. X's comedic sidekick, Pegon Zellschmidt,[1] who always turned up in remote parts of the world because he had a "cousin" there.
[1][3] Orchestras led by Milton Charles, Johnny Green, Felix Mills,[2] and Gordon Jenkins supplied the background music.
[4] The Man Called X replaced America — Ceiling Unlimited on the CBS schedule.