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The Best of Old-Time Radio Starring Orson Welles (Radio Spirits and the Smithsonian)

The Best of Old-Time Radio Starring Orson Welles (Radio Spirits and the Smithsonian)
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Very nice collection of Orson Welles radio shows, including The War Of The Worlds

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Orson Welles is arguably the greatest figure in the history of Twentieth Century American drama, revolutionizing the Broadway stage, broadcasting, and film before his twenty-sixth birthday. It was radio that brought Orson Welles his first national fame as the voice of The Shadow and the director and star of "The War of the Worlds," the most famous radio broadcast of all time. The Smithsonian Institution and Radio Spirits proudly present the classic radio programs that helped make Welles one of the most prominent figures in American drama. This collection also includes a 60-page historical book featuring a foreward by Mercury Theatre cast member Arthur Anderson.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1121340 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-04-01
  • Number of items: 4
  • Binding: Audio Cassette
  • 60 pages

Customer Reviews

Disk 5 Air 07/11/38 "Dracula" by Bram Stoker5
We are now jaded by DVD's that tout extras and have information though lost for all time; or we get hindsight insights from authors and actors.

This package of six audio CD's does the same for Orson Welles. We get not only to listen to great broadcasts but interviews and a feel for the commercials at the time such as Lux soap, and Blue Coal heating.

I was surprised to find an interview of Orson Welles and H.G. Wells together in San Antonio.

This collection comes with a 51 page supplemental pamphlet; the pamphlet contains pictures and descriptions of what we are listening to.

I bought this package originally to hear Orson's rendition of "Dracula." However most people remember his "War of the Words" rendition.

A young talent4
Orson lit up broadway and radio and you can hear the swagger in his voice as he performed. This young man paralyzed the northeast (possibly the country) with his 'War of the Worlds'. This is a glimpse of his talent on radio. I enjoy the forum of radio drama. This guy was lightening in a bottle when on top of his game... and it is great to listen to this part of his life.