Ep. 24 - The War of the Worlds - 1938 Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre on the Air

On October 30th, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater re-envisioned the 1897 H.G. Wells’ classic “War of the Worlds” as a Halloween treat and created a global sensation. Adapted from Orson Welles’ adaptation, Madison embarks upon her own journey through the infamous Martian invasion in her hometown of Los Angeles across landmarks like the Griffith Park Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard and the La Brea Tar Pits. It’s Madison vs. Martians… who will survive the invasion?

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Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje

Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje

CAST:

Madison Standish: Chrisi Talyn Saje

Professor Pierson: Karim Kronfli

Carl Philips: David Pinion

Patrick: Patrick O'Riley

Policeman: Bill Jenkins

Mrs. Wilmuth: Sharon Grünwald

Captain Lansing: Jerry Kokich

The Stranger: Paul Arbisi

and Matthew Burd as the opening announcer

Vintage Video Podcast audio was provided by Patrick O'Riley

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