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A Look Behind Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Broadcast

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Laura Keyes, Historic Voices, covers the impact of the 1938 radio broadcast by Orson Welles of the "War of the Worlds."

While the original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had, and continues to have, on American culture is staggering. But how much of that impact was reality, and how much has been exaggerated over the years? Were there riots in the streets from panicked listeners, or did most of the audience simply enjoy a well-done piece of theatre? Did Orson Welles know he would frighten listeners, or was this an unintended accident? 

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