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Orson Welles On The Air

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Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.

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United States

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Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The War Of The Worlds by The Mercury Theater On The Air

10/31/2023
This episode of Orson Welles On The Air revisits his classic broadcast from October 30, 1938, The War Of The Worlds, from The Mercury Theater On The Air. Listen to more from The Mercury Theater https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22023/owota285.mp3 Download owota285 | Subscribe | Support
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Faith, Lime, And Charity by The Lives Of Harry Lime

5/1/2022
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear the March 21, 1952, episode of The Lives Of Harry Lime titled, Faith, Lime, And Charity. Listen to more from The Lives Of Harry Lime https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22021/owota284.mp3 Download owota284

Duration:00:29:05

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Heart Of Darkness by This Is My Best

11/14/2021
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22021/owota283.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear an adaptation of Joseph Conrad's Heart Of Darkness. Produced for This Is My Best, this story originally aired March 13, 1945. Download owota283

Duration:00:29:53

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A Can Of Weed Killer by The Black Museum

5/25/2021
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12021/owota282.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we join Orson as he hosts The Black Museum. We'll hear A Can Of Week Killer, originally broadcast on April 8, 1952. Download owota282

Duration:00:27:33

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Violets, Sweet Violets by The Lives Of Harry Lime

3/28/2021
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12021/owota281.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode. We'll hear Violets, Sweet Violets, his story from March 14, 1952. Download owota281

Duration:00:28:12

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A Christmas Carol by The Campbell Playhouse

12/23/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota280.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, the first of The Campbell Playhouse's production of A Christmas Carol. This one aired December 23, 1938. Download owota280
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Counselor At Law by The Campbell Playhouse

11/24/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota279.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the January 6, 1939, episode from The Campbell Playhouse titled, Counselor At Law. Download owota279

Duration:00:57:39

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The Mandolin String by The Black Museum

9/21/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota278.mp3 On this episode, Orson Welles narrates The Black Museum. From 1952, here's their story, The Mandolin String. Download owota278 More from The Black Museum Relic Radio is made possible by your support. If you're able to help out, please visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you!
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Turnabout Is Foul Play by The Lives Of Harry Lime

8/24/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota277.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear The Lives Of Harry Lime and their episode from May 7, 1952, Turnabout Is Foul Play. Download owota277

Duration:00:28:38

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The Most Dangerous Game by Suspense

6/28/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota276.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Most Dangerous Game from Suspense. This episode originally aired September 23, 1943. Download owota276

Duration:00:30:49

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Scenes From King Lear by Mercury Summer Theater

5/15/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota275.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the September 13, 1946, episode from The Mercury Summer Theater titled, Scenes From King Lear. Download owota275

Duration:00:30:52

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Hyacinth Patrol by The Lives Of Harry Lime

4/16/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota274.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime for its episode from February 29, 1952, Hyacinth Patrol. Download owota274

Duration:00:28:31

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Victoria Regina by The Campbell Playhouse

3/5/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota273.mp3 A story from The Campbell Playhouse this time. Here's their episode from June 2, 1939, titled, Victoria Regina. Download owota273

Duration:00:55:48

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The Champagne Glass by The Black Museum

2/21/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota272.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we visit The Black Museum for their story from September 30, 1952, The Champagne Glass. Download owota272 Care to support Relic Radio? Visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thanks!

Duration:00:24:29

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Dinner At Eight by The Campbell Playhouse

2/10/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota271.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Campbell Playhouse with their production of Dinner At Eight. This episode originally aired February 18, 1940. Download owota271

Duration:00:59:20

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Welles on The War Chest Program

1/24/2020
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota270.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Welles' appearance on The War Chest Program. This episode aired sometime in 1945. Download owota270

Duration:00:15:12

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It’s In The Bag by The Lives Of Harry Lime

12/4/2019
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota269.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Lives Of Harry Lime and its episode from February 22, 1952, It's In The Bag. Download owota269

Duration:00:29:15

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The Hitch-Hiker by Mercury Summer Theater

10/27/2019
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota268.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Mercury Summer Theater's production of The Hitch-Hiker. This episode aired June 21, 1946. Download owota268

Duration:00:31:03

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The Faded Tartan Scarf by The Black Museum

10/3/2019
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota267.mp3 Another visit to The Black Museum for this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This time we'll hear The Faded Tartan Scarf, a story that originally aired sometime in 1952. Download owota267

Duration:00:30:50

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The Garden Of Allah by The Campbell Playhouse

6/30/2019
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota266.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from The Campbell Playhouse with their story from November 19, 1939, The Garden Of Allah. Download owota266

Duration:00:52:48