The CBS radio program “Mercury Theatre On The Air” performed an adaptation of the H.G. wells novel “The War Of TheWorld’s” on this date in 1938. The live drama was directed by Orson Wells and employed fictitious news reports. The program was taken seriously by some listners who thought it’s portrayal of a Martian invasion was true.
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Oct
HALLOWEEN GREETINGS FROM ORSON WELLS
27
Oct
‘’YOU BET YOUR LIFE’’
The quiz show,starring Groucho Marx, first aired on ABC radio on this date in 1947. It moved to the CBS radio network in 1949.
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20
Oct
COVERING THE SPORTS SCENE
Bob Blackburn behind the mic at KEX in the 1950’s.
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