A Look Behind Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” Broadcast
Schedule
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Oswego Public Library | Oswego, IL
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Hosted by the Oswego Public LIbrary District. Presented by Historic Voices.On the Eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel: 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? Attend this illustrated lecture, and learn the real story!
For more information and to register: https://www.oswego.lib.il.us/event/orson-welles-war-worlds-15247
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Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson Street,Oswego,IL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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