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.
30
Oct
HALLOWEEN GREETINGS FROM ORSON WELLS
28
Oct
“HAWAII FIVE-O’’ ACTOR IS DEAD
(CBS-1968 to 1980)
James MacArthur died today in Florida of natural causes. He was 72.
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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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15
Oct
‘’I LOVE LUCY’
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THE DESILU PRODUCTION FIRST AIRED ON THIS DATE
IN 1951 ON THE CBS NETWORK. IT RAN FOR A TOTAL
OF 180 EPISODES WITH THE LAST SHOW AIRING ON
MAY 6, 1957.
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