Welles,Orson War Of The Worlds - Definitive 80Th 1938-2018 CD

Two CD set. The most sensational event in broadcast history celebrates 80 years with this special deluxe release of Orson Welles's performance of the classic space horror story War Of The Worlds! This 1938 broadcast launched the career of Welles as well as the careers of writer Howard Koch (Casablanca) and composer Bernard Herrman (Psycho, Vertigo, Taxi Driver)! The special edition includes the 1955 performance by Lux Radio Theater as well as the historic meeting between Welles and War Of The Worlds author H.G. Wells (the only time the two ever met)!

1. The Mercury Theatre on the Air Presents the War of the Worlds: The Original Oc Tober 30, 1938 Broadcast 2. Lux Radio Theatre Presents the War of the Worlds - February 8, 1955 3. Ktsa Radio Presents Orson Welles Meets H.G. Wells - October 28, 1940