The Night That Panicked America (1975). I recall seeing this made-for-TV movie, based on Orson Welles' notorious (although media apparently exaggerated the impact) 1938 dramatization of The War of the Worlds; on its broadcast. #halloween #hgwells #orsonwelles
October 31, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The Night That Panicked America (1975). I recall seeing this made-for-TV movie, based on Orson Welles' notorious (although media apparently exaggerated the impact) 1938 dramatization of The War of the Worlds; on its broadcast. #halloween #hgwells #orsonwelles
#OTD in 1938
‘Radio Listeners in Panic, Taking War Drama as Fact’
*The New York Times*, October 31, 1938
#Radio #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles
‘Radio Listeners in Panic, Taking War Drama as Fact’
*The New York Times*, October 31, 1938
#Radio #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles
October 31, 2026 at 6:44 AM
#OTD in 1938
‘Radio Listeners in Panic, Taking War Drama as Fact’
*The New York Times*, October 31, 1938
#Radio #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles
‘Radio Listeners in Panic, Taking War Drama as Fact’
*The New York Times*, October 31, 1938
#Radio #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles
On Devil’s Night in 1938, listeners were legitimately terrified of a Martian invasion. Orson Welles provided the narration. #orsonwelles #thewaroftheworlds #devilsnight #vinylrecords 🛸
October 31, 2026 at 1:01 AM
On Devil’s Night in 1938, listeners were legitimately terrified of a Martian invasion. Orson Welles provided the narration. #orsonwelles #thewaroftheworlds #devilsnight #vinylrecords 🛸
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#OTD #TDIH #October30, 1938: #OrsonWelles' #WarOfTheWorldsRadioDrama panics millions of Americans.
#HowardKoch #HGWells #WarOfTheWorlds #MartianSky #AlienSky
#OTD #TDIH #October30, 1938: #OrsonWelles' #WarOfTheWorldsRadioDrama panics millions of Americans.
#HowardKoch #HGWells #WarOfTheWorlds #MartianSky #AlienSky
October 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM
( #JCKaelin here: The first web award I got was in 1996 from Best Of Internet for this page: www.earthstation1.com/wotw.html
#OTD #TDIH #October30, 1938: #OrsonWelles' #WarOfTheWorldsRadioDrama panics millions of Americans.
#HowardKoch #HGWells #WarOfTheWorlds #MartianSky #AlienSky
#OTD #TDIH #October30, 1938: #OrsonWelles' #WarOfTheWorldsRadioDrama panics millions of Americans.
#HowardKoch #HGWells #WarOfTheWorlds #MartianSky #AlienSky
🛸 #OTD in #Media #History 30 October 1938, #OrsonWelles famously caused widespread panic with a creative radio broadcast of #HGWells' "The War of the Worlds", which some listeners believed to be the reporting of a real alien invasion.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:47 AM
🛸 #OTD in #Media #History 30 October 1938, #OrsonWelles famously caused widespread panic with a creative radio broadcast of #HGWells' "The War of the Worlds", which some listeners believed to be the reporting of a real alien invasion.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Martians Invade the Radio
#fyp #MabelQuill #TodayInHistory #october30 #october30th #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles #RadioDrama #1938 #MediaHistory #HistoryTok #HistoryFacts #LearnHistory
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October 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Martians Invade the Radio
#fyp #MabelQuill #TodayInHistory #october30 #october30th #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles #RadioDrama #1938 #MediaHistory #HistoryTok #HistoryFacts #LearnHistory
#fyp #MabelQuill #TodayInHistory #october30 #october30th #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles #RadioDrama #1938 #MediaHistory #HistoryTok #HistoryFacts #LearnHistory
On this special #Halloween #podcast listen to the 1938 #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio adaptation of #dracula starring #orsonwelles rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2020/10/podc...
October 31, 2026 at 8:35 PM
On this special #Halloween #podcast listen to the 1938 #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio adaptation of #dracula starring #orsonwelles rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2020/10/podc...
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#thattoppingdude #afi #americanfilminstitute #movieguessinggame #dailycontent #viral #movietrivia #getthepicture
#themuppetmovie #jimhenson #kermitthefrog #melbrooks #stevemartin #orsonwelles #miltonberle #bobhope #madelinekahn #carolkane #clorisleachman #richardpryor
#thattoppingdude #afi #americanfilminstitute #movieguessinggame #dailycontent #viral #movietrivia #getthepicture
#themuppetmovie #jimhenson #kermitthefrog #melbrooks #stevemartin #orsonwelles #miltonberle #bobhope #madelinekahn #carolkane #clorisleachman #richardpryor
1673 - November 1, 2026 - That Topping Dude Plays AFI's Daily Movie Game GET THE PICTURE
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November 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
El pánico radiofónico de 1938: Orson Welles y la transmisión de La guerra de los mundos
## Introducción…
#Akerix #IA #OrsonWelles #LaGuerraDeLosMundos
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October 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
El pánico radiofónico de 1938: Orson Welles y la transmisión de La guerra de los mundos
## Introducción…
#Akerix #IA #OrsonWelles #LaGuerraDeLosMundos
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## Introducción…
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Die Radio-Panik von 1938: Orson Welles und die Übertragung von Der Krieg der Welten
## Einführung
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## Einführung
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October 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Die Radio-Panik von 1938: Orson Welles und die Übertragung von Der Krieg der Welten
## Einführung
Der…
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## Einführung
Der…
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Il panico radiofonico del 1938: Orson Welles e la trasmissione di La guerra dei mondi
## Introduzione
Il…
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## Introduzione
Il…
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October 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Il panico radiofonico del 1938: Orson Welles e la trasmissione di La guerra dei mondi
## Introduzione
Il…
#Akerix #IA #OrsonWelles #LaGuerraDeiMondi
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## Introduzione
Il…
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La panique radiophonique de 1938 : Orson Welles et la diffusion de La guerre des mondes
## Introduction
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## Introduction
L…
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https://akerix.com/fr/on-this-day/10-30-en-estados-unidos-el-actor-orson-welles-provoca-panico-en-varias-ciudades-del-pa-1938
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October 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
La panique radiophonique de 1938 : Orson Welles et la diffusion de La guerre des mondes
## Introduction
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## Introduction
L…
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The radio panic of 1938: Orson Welles and the broadcast of The War of the Worlds
## Introduction
October 30,…
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## Introduction
October 30,…
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October 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The radio panic of 1938: Orson Welles and the broadcast of The War of the Worlds
## Introduction
October 30,…
#Akerix #AI #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles
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## Introduction
October 30,…
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O pânico radiofônico de 1938: Orson Welles e a transmissão de A guerra dos mundos
## Introdução
O **30 de…
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## Introdução
O **30 de…
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October 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
O pânico radiofônico de 1938: Orson Welles e a transmissão de A guerra dos mundos
## Introdução
O **30 de…
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## Introdução
O **30 de…
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Hoy, 88 años después, sigue siendo la lección más famosa sobre el poder de los medios. ¿Tú hubieras creído la transmisión? Cuéntanos en los comentarios. 👇 #Dembouw #OrsonWelles #LaGuerraDeLosMundos #CulturaPop #HistoriaDeLaRadio #UnDiaComoHoy (3/3)
October 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Hoy, 88 años después, sigue siendo la lección más famosa sobre el poder de los medios. ¿Tú hubieras creído la transmisión? Cuéntanos en los comentarios. 👇 #Dembouw #OrsonWelles #LaGuerraDeLosMundos #CulturaPop #HistoriaDeLaRadio #UnDiaComoHoy (3/3)
"Mischievously, Welles states here that he wanted War of the Worlds to encourage listeners to be sceptical about what they hear on the radio, to question the truthfulness and credibility of the 'magic box'. " #orsonwelles #truthfulness #machine #credibility
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1955: Orson Welles on The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast | BBC Archive
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November 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
"Mischievously, Welles states here that he wanted War of the Worlds to encourage listeners to be sceptical about what they hear on the radio, to question the truthfulness and credibility of the 'magic box'. " #orsonwelles #truthfulness #machine #credibility
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📻🗣️World Audio Drama Day🎙️📀
Today honors audio storytelling and the creative professionals who bring radio plays, audiobooks, and podcasts to life.
#worldaudiodramaday #audiostorytelling #radioplays #audiobooks #oldtimeradio #orsonwelles #waroftheworlds #theshadow #cbsradiomysterytheater #hgwells
Today honors audio storytelling and the creative professionals who bring radio plays, audiobooks, and podcasts to life.
#worldaudiodramaday #audiostorytelling #radioplays #audiobooks #oldtimeradio #orsonwelles #waroftheworlds #theshadow #cbsradiomysterytheater #hgwells
October 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
📻🗣️World Audio Drama Day🎙️📀
Today honors audio storytelling and the creative professionals who bring radio plays, audiobooks, and podcasts to life.
#worldaudiodramaday #audiostorytelling #radioplays #audiobooks #oldtimeradio #orsonwelles #waroftheworlds #theshadow #cbsradiomysterytheater #hgwells
Today honors audio storytelling and the creative professionals who bring radio plays, audiobooks, and podcasts to life.
#worldaudiodramaday #audiostorytelling #radioplays #audiobooks #oldtimeradio #orsonwelles #waroftheworlds #theshadow #cbsradiomysterytheater #hgwells
👉 Today in Pop Culture History:
The Most Famous Radio Broadcast in History, the #PanicBroadcast:
Oct 30, 1938 – #OrsonWelles broadcasts his radio play of H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds, causing anxiety and outright panic in some of the audience in the United States.
The Most Famous Radio Broadcast in History, the #PanicBroadcast:
Oct 30, 1938 – #OrsonWelles broadcasts his radio play of H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds, causing anxiety and outright panic in some of the audience in the United States.
Orson Welles: The 'alien invasion' that fooled America - BBC News
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October 30, 2026 at 9:17 AM
👉 Today in Pop Culture History:
The Most Famous Radio Broadcast in History, the #PanicBroadcast:
Oct 30, 1938 – #OrsonWelles broadcasts his radio play of H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds, causing anxiety and outright panic in some of the audience in the United States.
The Most Famous Radio Broadcast in History, the #PanicBroadcast:
Oct 30, 1938 – #OrsonWelles broadcasts his radio play of H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds, causing anxiety and outright panic in some of the audience in the United States.
I just watched "The Magnificent Ambersons" (Orson Welles, 1942) and rated it 7/10 #TheMagnificentAmbersons #OrsonWelles #JosephCotten #DoloresCostello #AnneBaxter #TimHolt #AgnesMoorehead
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October 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
I just watched "The Magnificent Ambersons" (Orson Welles, 1942) and rated it 7/10 #TheMagnificentAmbersons #OrsonWelles #JosephCotten #DoloresCostello #AnneBaxter #TimHolt #AgnesMoorehead
#OrsonWelles narrated and produced an adaptation of #TheWarOfTheWorlds on #CBS Radio in 1938 on #ThisDayInHistory. There was public panic, as many listeners tuned in after the start, and the broadcast seemed too realistic. Police were inundated with calls about #Martian invasion.
October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#OrsonWelles narrated and produced an adaptation of #TheWarOfTheWorlds on #CBS Radio in 1938 on #ThisDayInHistory. There was public panic, as many listeners tuned in after the start, and the broadcast seemed too realistic. Police were inundated with calls about #Martian invasion.
Orson Welles radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds is broadcast across the country in 1938. Presenting the story in what sounds like a live news broadcast thrills some and fools others, creating a panic in areas. #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles
October 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Orson Welles radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds is broadcast across the country in 1938. Presenting the story in what sounds like a live news broadcast thrills some and fools others, creating a panic in areas. #WarOfTheWorlds #OrsonWelles
Orson Welles causes panic reading The War of the Worlds on the radio #OTD and we are wearing this T-shirt (or hoodie): www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1175...
#HGWells #TheWaroftheWorlds #book #film #OrsonWelles #Laguerradelosmundos #camiseta #sudadera #Tshirt #hoodie #Halloween
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October 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Orson Welles causes panic reading The War of the Worlds on the radio #OTD and we are wearing this T-shirt (or hoodie): www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1175...
#HGWells #TheWaroftheWorlds #book #film #OrsonWelles #Laguerradelosmundos #camiseta #sudadera #Tshirt #hoodie #Halloween
#HGWells #TheWaroftheWorlds #book #film #OrsonWelles #Laguerradelosmundos #camiseta #sudadera #Tshirt #hoodie #Halloween
Tal día como hoy Orson Welles provoca el pánico al leer por radio "La guerra de los mundos" y nos ponemos esta camiseta (o sudadera): www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1175...
#HGWells #TheWaroftheWorlds #book #film #OrsonWelles #Laguerradelosmundos #camiseta #sudadera #Tshirt #hoodie #Halloween
#HGWells #TheWaroftheWorlds #book #film #OrsonWelles #Laguerradelosmundos #camiseta #sudadera #Tshirt #hoodie #Halloween
October 30, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Tal día como hoy Orson Welles provoca el pánico al leer por radio "La guerra de los mundos" y nos ponemos esta camiseta (o sudadera): www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1175...
#HGWells #TheWaroftheWorlds #book #film #OrsonWelles #Laguerradelosmundos #camiseta #sudadera #Tshirt #hoodie #Halloween
#HGWells #TheWaroftheWorlds #book #film #OrsonWelles #Laguerradelosmundos #camiseta #sudadera #Tshirt #hoodie #Halloween