‘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.