Showing posts with label War of the Worlds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label War of the Worlds. Show all posts

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Today In History: Orson Welles Scares The Crap Out Of America With Famous "War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast


 Written By Ken Hulsey

In my opinion, the broadcast of H.G. Wells' classic novel "War of the Worlds," directed by Orson Welles and his talented Mercury Theater team, is one of the most fascinating moments in human history. It can be challenging for us to understand how this unique radio performance incited widespread panic, with many listeners convinced that Martians were genuinely invading Earth. Yet that’s precisely what happened.