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Join us as we explore three captivating science fiction tales by the brilliant William Tenn, an author whose work continues to inspire. Delve into Venus is a Mans World (Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1951), Project Hush (Galaxy Science Fiction, 1954), and Of All Possible Worlds (Galaxy, Sept 1956). Each story offers a unique glimpse into imaginative worlds and thought-provoking themes, summarized for your enjoyment by Phil Chenevert.

In a world dominated by technologically advanced aliens, humanity has been reduced to living like vermin, hiding in the insulation of the very homes built by their conquerors. As they scavenge for food and essentials, a complex social and religious order emerges women become the keepers of knowledge and healers, while men take on the roles of warriors and thieves. To the aliens, humans are little more than an annoyance‚Aîuncivilized and unintelligent, with a fate of extermination. This gripping tale opens with the stark reality Mankind consisted of 128 people. The sheer population pressure ...

In the future, Earth is ruled by women and many of the men have fled to other planets. Ferdinand is a boy on a spaceship headed to Venus where the men are said to be plentiful. He's with his older sister, Evelyn, who decided to leave Earth in search of a husband. After Ferdinand stumbles on a stowaway named Butt Lee Brown, a battle of the sexes ensues. Satire and humor abound in this tale from William Tenn.

These are three imaginative science fiction stories by an author I admire a lot, William Tenn. "Venus is a Man's World", ("Galaxy Science Fiction", July 1951), "Project Hush" ("Galaxy Science Fiction", 1954) and "Of All Possible Worlds" ("Galaxy", Sept 1956).

A man accidentally receives a package from the future - with the power to change his life. Based on a story by William Tenn, this episode of Dimension X originally aired on June 24, 1951.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

Women are in charge, the male population has been devastated by war, and they're all on a colony ship to Venus. Based on a story by William Tenn, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on February 6, 1957.

Of All Possible Worlds by William Tenn is a gripping mid-20th century science fiction novella that blends time travel, dystopian futures, and moral paradoxes. With sharp social commentary and deep ethical questions, Tenn’s story is a thought-provoking exploration of choice, responsibility, and the ripple effects of interference.

Discover William Tenn's brilliantly satirical science fiction classic Venus is a Man's World, where gender roles are hilariously reversed. In this thought-provoking tale, Earth's male population has been decimated by war, creating a society where men are rare, pampered commodities and women hold all positions of power.

Delve into the twisted brilliance of "Ricardo's Virus," William Tenn's captivating sci-fi tale where scientific curiosity meets unforeseen consequences. When an ambitious researcher unleashes a pathogen with mind-altering capabilities, humanity faces an evolutionary crisis that challenges the very definition of progress. Tenn's razor-sharp satire and prophetic vision shine in this thought-provoking story that explores the ethical boundaries of manipulation and the unpredictable nature of biological tampering.

Join the U.S. Army's top-secret mission to construct a military base on the Moon—where meticulous plans meet cosmic chaos. Tenn's razor-sharp satire of military bureaucracy feels eerily relevant today as harried Colonel "Hard-Head" Harrison faces impossible deadlines, bewildered scientists, and the absurdity of applying earthbound logic to lunar challenges.