Indiana University’s ‘Orson Welles On the Air’ website exceeds expectations
Indiana University’s new radio website, “Orson Welles On the Air: 1938-1946.”
‘The War of the Worlds’ radio broadcast – Best of Wellesnet
Recollections by Welles, his eldest daughter, listeners, and telephone operators have appeared here.
‘Orson Welles on the Air’ website launched at Indiana University
Indiana University will offer a guided tour on October 26, of Orson Welles’ radio innovations.
‘Study Guide to The Lives of Harry Lime’ sheds light on radio series
Harry Lime was first depicted by Orson Welles in “The Third Man.”
Did ‘The Shadow’ influence ‘The War of the Worlds’?
“The Death Triangle” episode of “The Shadow” uses a fake news bulletin.
‘A Christmas Carol’ with Orson Welles and Lionel Barrymore (radio transcript, audio)
It aired on the Columbia Broadcasting System on December 24, 1939.
A. Brad Schwartz talks ‘Broadcast Hysteria’ as ‘War of the Worlds’ anniversary nears
The CBS broadcast took place on Oct. 30, 1938.
75 years ago: ‘Orson Welles Show’ debuted on CBS radio
The series debuted on Sept. 15, 1941.
Orson Welles sought justice after black veteran Isaac Woodard beaten, blinded by police 70 years ago
Welles shortly afterwards had his Commentaries program cancelled.
Mercury Theatre’s Bill Herz dead at 99
Herz is believed to have been the last surviving cast member of The War of the Worlds radio broadcast .
Rare recording of ‘Caesar’ radio show with Orson Welles found
It appears the recording of a second rehearsal session has been uncovered.
Lilly Library to preserve, share ‘lost’ Orson Welles radio recordings online
The Orson Welles Show was sponsored by Illinois-based cosmetic maker Lady Esther.
Mercury Theatre’s Arthur Anderson dead at 93
He appeared in “Caesar” on Broadway and several Welles radio shows.
‘His Honor, The Mayor’ turns 75: Radio drama on politics, race-baiting (audio, script)
The drama featured many of the cast of “Citizen Kane” and aired as part of The Free Company.
‘War of the Worlds’ script on auction block
The auction closes on January 28, 2016.
Streaming Orson Welles Christmas radio shows
Wellesnet is once again offering streaming vintage Christmas radio shows featuring Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players.
Should Orson Welles be considered co-author of ‘The War of the Worlds’ radio show?
Timothy McFarlin’s article will be published by Case Western Reserve Law Review in 2016.
BBC Radio 4 to produce ‘Heart of Darkness’
It will be available to download after the broadcast on the BBC iPlayer Radio app.
John Steinbeck story part of Orson Welles collection at Lilly Library
“With Your Wings” is an inspirational story about a black pilot read during one of Welles’ wartime broadcasts.
Orson Welles to be honored with 2015 Norman Corwin Legacy Award
The ceremony will take place on June 11-14.