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Orson Welles On The Air

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Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.

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  1. The War Of The Worlds by The Mercury Theater On The Air

    This episode of Orson Welles On The Air revisits his classic broadcast from October 30, 1938, The War Of The Worlds, from The Mercury Theater On The Air. Listen to more from The Mercury Theater https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22023/owota285.mp3 Download owota285 |...

  2. Faith, Lime, And Charity by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear the March 21, 1952, episode of The Lives Of Harry Lime titled, Faith, Lime, And Charity. Listen to more from The Lives Of Harry Lime https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22021/owota284.mp3 Download owota284

  3. Heart Of Darkness by This Is My Best

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22021/owota283.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear an adaptation of Joseph Conrad's Heart Of Darkness. Produced for This Is My Best, this story originally aired March 13, 1945. Download owota283

  4. A Can Of Weed Killer by The Black Museum

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12021/owota282.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we join Orson as he hosts The Black Museum. We'll hear A Can Of Week Killer, originally broadcast on April 8, 1952. Download owota282

  5. Violets, Sweet Violets by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12021/owota281.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode. We'll hear Violets, Sweet Violets, his story from March 14, 1952. Download owota281

  6. A Christmas Carol by The Campbell Playhouse

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota280.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, the first of The Campbell Playhouse's production of A Christmas Carol. This one aired December 23, 1938. Download owota280

  7. Counselor At Law by The Campbell Playhouse

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota279.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the January 6, 1939, episode from The Campbell Playhouse titled, Counselor At Law. Download owota279

  8. The Mandolin String by The Black Museum

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota278.mp3 On this episode, Orson Welles narrates The Black Museum. From 1952, here's their story, The Mandolin String. Download owota278 More from The Black Museum Relic Radio is made possible by your support. If you're able...

  9. Turnabout Is Foul Play by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota277.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear The Lives Of Harry Lime and their episode from May 7, 1952, Turnabout Is Foul Play. Download owota277

  10. The Most Dangerous Game by Suspense

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota276.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Most Dangerous Game from Suspense. This episode originally aired September 23, 1943. Download owota276

  11. Scenes From King Lear by Mercury Summer Theater

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota275.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the September 13, 1946, episode from The Mercury Summer Theater titled, Scenes From King Lear. Download owota275

  12. Hyacinth Patrol by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota274.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime for its episode from February 29, 1952, Hyacinth Patrol. Download owota274

  13. Victoria Regina by The Campbell Playhouse

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota273.mp3 A story from The Campbell Playhouse this time. Here's their episode from June 2, 1939, titled, Victoria Regina. Download owota273

  14. The Champagne Glass by The Black Museum

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota272.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we visit The Black Museum for their story from September 30, 1952, The Champagne Glass. Download owota272 Care to support Relic Radio? Visit donate.relicradio.com for more...

  15. Dinner At Eight by The Campbell Playhouse

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota271.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Campbell Playhouse with their production of Dinner At Eight. This episode originally aired February 18, 1940. Download owota271

  16. Welles on The War Chest Program

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota270.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Welles' appearance on The War Chest Program. This episode aired sometime in 1945. Download owota270

  17. It’s In The Bag by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota269.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Lives Of Harry Lime and its episode from February 22, 1952, It's In The Bag. Download owota269

  18. The Hitch-Hiker by Mercury Summer Theater

    https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota268.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Mercury Summer Theater's production of The Hitch-Hiker. This episode aired June 21, 1946. Download owota268

  19. The Faded Tartan Scarf by The Black Museum

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota267.mp3 Another visit to The Black Museum for this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This time we'll hear The Faded Tartan Scarf, a story that originally aired sometime in 1952. Download owota267

  20. The Garden Of Allah by The Campbell Playhouse

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota266.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from The Campbell Playhouse with their story from November 19, 1939, The Garden Of Allah. Download owota266

  21. The Dead Candidate by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota265.mp3 It's The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here's his story from February 15, 1952, The Dead Candidate. Download owota265

  22. Orson Welles Radio Almanac featuring Robert Benchley

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota264.mp3 We'll hear from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This episode aired February 16, 1944, and features guest Robert Benchley. Download owota264

  23. Life With Adam by Mercury Summer Theater

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota263.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Life With Adam. This episode of The Mercury Summer Theater Of The Air was first heard July 19, 1946. Download owota263

  24. Earl On Troubled Waters by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota262.mp3 This episode of Orson Welles On The Air features the February 8, 1952, episode from The Lives Of Harry Lime. Here is, Earl On Troubled Waters. Download owota262

  25. The Raincoat by The Black Museum

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota261.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from a series Welles hosted in the early 1950's called The Black Museum. From that series here's their story, The Raincoat. Download owota261

  26. The Things We Have by Campbell Playhouse

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota260.mp3 We hear again from The Campbell Playhouse for this installment of Orson Welles On The Air. This is the May 26, 1939 episode titled, The Things We Have. Download owota260

  27. The Alphabet Islands by Hello, Americans

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota259.mp3 This episode of Orson Welles On The Air features The Alphabet Islands from Hello, Americans. It was first heard December 6, 1942. Download owota259

  28. The Dark Enchantress by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota258.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Dark Enchantress from The Lives Of Harry Lime. This story was originally broadcast February 1, 1952. Download owota258

  29. What’s What In Kilowatt by The Rudy Vallee Show

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota257.mp3 On this episode, Orson Welles guests on The Rudy Vallee Show for his May 8, 1941, broadcast titled, What's What In Kilowatt. Download owota257

  30. The Jack Handle by The Black Museum

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota256.mp3 We visit The Black Museum on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here is The Jack Handle, their story from February 12, 1952. Download owota256

  31. Hell On Ice by Mercury Theater On The Air

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota255.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Hell On Ice. This broadcast of The Mercury Theater On The Air originally aired on October 10, 1938. Download owota255

  32. Welles In For Benny on Grape Nuts Flakes Program

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota254.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Grape Nuts Flakes Program (Jack Benny Program) and one of the handful of times Welles hosted for an ailing Jack Benny. This episode aired March 28, 1943....

  33. Double Double Cross by Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota253.mp3 We revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime for this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This episode, The Double Double Cross, originally aired January 18, 1952. Download owota253

  34. Lazarus Walks by Suspense

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota252.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear one of the handful of appearances Welles made on Suspense. Here's Lazarus Walks, their October 19, 1943 broadcast. Download owota252

  35. Ann Sothern on Orson Welles Radio Almanac

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota251.mp3 Ann Sothern guests on this episode from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac. This one was first heard May 17, 1944. Download owota251

  36. Hand Of Glory by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota250.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the January 11, 1952 broadcast from The Lives Of Harry Lime. Here's their episode titled, Hand Of Glory. Download owota250

  37. A Wooden Mallet by The Black Museum

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota249.mp3 Orson Welles hosts The Black Museum on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. From that series we'll hear their story, A Wooden Mallet. This one was originally heard February 5, 1952. Download owota249

  38. Around The World In Eighty Days by Mercury Theater

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota248.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Mercury Theater On The Air with their adaptation of Around The World In Eighty Days. This episode originally aired October 23, 1938. Download owota248

  39. Two Is Company by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota247.mp3 Another adventure from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. Here's the December 28, 1951, episode titled, Two Is Company. Download owota247

  40. The Final Problem by The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota246.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Welles play Moriarty in, The Final Problem. This final broadcast of The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes was heard December 21, 1954. Download owota246

  41. A Passenger To Bali by Mercury Theater On The Air

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota245.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, The Mercury Theater On The Air presents its story, A Passenger To Bali. This episode was originally broadcast November 13, 1938. Download owota245

  42. Ordeal At Wickford Point by The Campbell Playhouse

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota244.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, The Campbell Playhouse presents its story, Ordeal At Wickford Point. This episode originally aired May 5, 1939. Download owota244

  43. It’s A Knockout by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota243.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. We'll hear the broadcast from December 21, 1951 titled, It's A Knockout. Download owota243

  44. Arrowsmith by The Campbell Playhouse

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota242.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, an episode from The Campbell Playhouse that originally aired February 3, 1939. Here's, Arrowsmith. Download owota242

  45. The Walking Stick by The Black Museum

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota241.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, Welles hosts an episode from The Black Museum, titled, The Walking Stick. There's no air date for this episode, but the series was first heard in early 1950. Download owota241

  46. An Old Moorish Custom by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota240.mp3 Another adventure from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode. We'll hear their twentieth broadcast, titled, An Old Moorish Custom. This story was originally heard December 14, 1951. Download owota240

  47. The Great Man Votes by Cavalcade Of America

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota239.mp3 We'll hear from Cavalcade Of America on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. The story is titled The Great Man Votes, and was originally broadcast December 15, 1941. Download owota239

  48. Mr. Deeds Goes To Town by The Campbell Playhouse

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota238.mp3 We'll hear from The Campbell Playhouse this time. From February 11, 1940, here's Orson Welles in Mr. Deeds Goes To Town. Download owota238

  49. The Third Woman by The Lives Of Harry Lime

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota237.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on Orson Welles On The Air this time. The Third Woman first aired December 7, 1951. Download owota237

  50. The Andes by Hello, Americans

    http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota236.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the second of a 12 episode series titled, Hello, Americans. From November 22, 1942, here's The Andes. Download owota236

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About this show

Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Orson Welles On The Air have?

Orson Welles On The Air has 125 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 31, 2023.

What is Orson Welles On The Air about?

Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.

How often does Orson Welles On The Air release new episodes?

Orson Welles On The Air publishes monthly, based on its 125 episodes since October 2012.

Who hosts Orson Welles On The Air?

Orson Welles On The Air is created and hosted by RelicRadio.com.
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