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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

On this day in radio history - The War of the Worlds (1938)


The War of the Worlds


directed by Orson Welles,

originally broadcast on CBS Radio, on October 30, 1938.

A one-hour dramatization, based on the novel by H. G. Wells.

Written by Howard Koch.

Produced by Orson Welles and John Houseman.

Broadcast from 8 – 9 p.m. (ET)

Announced by Dan Seymour.

Hosted by the radio series: The Mercury Theatre on the Air.

Narrated by Orson Welles.



Cast: Orson Welles, Frank Readick, Kenny Delmar, Ray Collins.