EPISODE · Oct 30, 2024 · 1H 1M
The War of the Worlds
from Lunatic Soup · host Megan Miller and Reyna Edmonds
On October 30th, 1938, the Mercury Theater on Air, a CBS Radio Network, aired Orson Welles' adaptaion of H.G. Wells Novel "The War of the Worlds." This sparked panic, as some of the listeners thought there was ACTAULLY a Maritan Invasion taking place. Since this night, it has become a tradition to listen to the original broadcast. So enjoy this special episode on the 86th Anniversary of its original airing of Orson Welles "The War of the Worlds."
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On October 30th, 1938, the Mercury Theater on Air, a CBS Radio Network, aired Orson Welles' adaptaion of H.G. Wells Novel "The War of the Worlds." This sparked panic, as some of the listeners thought there was ACTAULLY a Maritan Invasion taking place. Since this night, it has become a tradition to listen to the original broadcast. So enjoy this special episode on the 86th Anniversary of its original airing of Orson Welles "The War of the Worlds."
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