The Winner and New... by Ib Melchior _We have long been convinced that there is something about science fantasy which attracts, in electro-magnetic fashion, the brilliant sons of famous authors, artists, actors, physicians and tenors. Fritz Leiber, Jr., Manly Wade Wellman, and Samuel Merwin, Jr. are three writers of distinction in the genre we could mention in this connection. And now comes Ib Melchior with his second story for us, to strengthen our conviction quite unshakably. It is both gratifying to find a pet theory confirmed and to publish a story as unusual as this by a TV director who can tune in on the future at will!_ =A TV Emcee may assume anything he wishes about the big question contest lads. But it’s unusual when they know all about Mars!= “Hello-hello-hello! This is Bob May wishing a wonderful Quizz Night to one and all!” The effervescent young man came bounding out on the brilliantly lighted stage of the gigantic Capitol Coliseum. The perpetual smile never left his handsome face, but a note of studied sincerity crept into his voice as he continued: “From all of us here I want to welcome all of you out there in the Coliseum auditorium, and all you folks gathered around the over one hundred million TV sets watching us tonight. Yes, folks, tonight’s the night! The one day in the week I know you impatiently wait for. But before we settle down to the important business at hand, here is a little message which I know will be of interest to you.” The lights pouring down upon the young Quizz Master dimmed, and simultaneously another part of the big stage became brightly illuminated. The small tally lights on the TV camera aimed at the area sprang to life with a red glow. A breathtakingly beautiful girl stood smiling in front of the camera. After a musical fanfare she addressed the vast, unseen TV audience, her honied words rolling off her tongue in dulcet, sexy tones. “Hi! Here I am again, your own Barrie Rose, to tell you about a _simply super_ new product created for you by those _wonderful_ people at REJUVENATION! Remember, only REJUVENATION products are _The Real Thing_--accept no substitutes! And now REJUVENATION has come up with something brand new. It is ...” The orchestra launched into an impressive fanfare. “... REJUVENATION’S new, unequaled _Plasti-Form Spray!_ It comes in eight gorgeous, life-like colors and textures. Tough-hard _Plasti-Form Spray_ for men, and soft, silken textures for women. Are you dissatisfied with your build? Is your figure sub-standard? If you want masculine muscles or enticing curves get REJUVENATION’S all-new _Plasti-Form Spray!_ So easy to apply a child of five can do it! Take Barrie Rose’s word for it, REJUVENATION’S _Plasti-Form Spray_. It’s marvelorious!! And now, back to Bob May, and the contest you’ve all been waiting for.”