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.

10/31/2023

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

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
05/01/2022

Faith, Lime, And Charity by The Lives Of Harry Lime

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
11/15/2021

Heart Of Darkness by This Is My Best

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
05/25/2021

A Can Of Weed Killer by The Black Museum

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
03/28/2021

Violets, Sweet Violets by The Lives Of Harry Lime

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
12/23/2020

A Christmas Carol by The Campbell Playhouse

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
11/24/2020

Counselor At Law by The Campbell Playhouse

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
09/21/2020

The Mandolin String by The Black Museum

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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Excellent in every respect.

03/20/2023

teo del fuego

Orson Welles was a master story teller and creative genius. Find out why millions gathered around the radio set and treat yourself to high quality radio entertainment.
Splendid radio

09/19/2022

paintnwood

Relic Radio is top tier OTR and Welles was a master of radio drama. There are hours of fantastic shows here, my personal favorites are his Suspense episodes and the movie adaptations.
Came for the Many Lives of Harry Lime...

04/04/2012

KajusX

And stayed for the many Campbell's Playhouse productions and classic literature radio plays.
Orson welles on the Air

08/11/2010

Roy41chevy

I love these old radio broadcasts from the master. I listen to them on the road and they help the time fly by and keep them coming.

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.