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"The War of the Worlds" was a Halloween episode of the radio series The Mercury Theatre on the Air directed and narrated by Orson Welles as an adaptation of H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds (1898) that was performed and broadcast live at 8 pm ET on October 30, 1938, over the CBS Radio Network.
May 6, 2015 · How did Orson Welles' radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel cause a nationwide panic in 1938? Explore the behind-the-scenes story of the broadcast, from its inspiration to its impact, and the controversies that followed.
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Oct 29, 2009 · Learn how Orson Welles's 1938 adaptation of H.G. Wells's novel caused panic among some listeners who mistook it for a real invasion. Find out how the broadcast influenced Welles's career and the radio industry.
Oct 30, 2023 · 29 October 2023. By Myles Burke,Features correspondent. On 30 October 85 years ago, the population of the US was – according to Orson Welles – overwhelmed by mass panic, terrified by the...
Oct 30, 2013 · Learn how the young actor and director Orson Welles terrified millions of listeners with his 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' sci-fi novel. Find out how he created the fake news report, what was the public reaction and how he turned the controversy into a career boost.
Oct 27, 2016 · The 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' sci-fi classic by Orson Welles was a gripping faux newscast that fooled some listeners into believing Earth was invaded by Martians. However, the evidence suggests the panic was exaggerated by the media and the broadcast was not a hoax.
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