Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.
The War Of The Worlds by The Mercury Theater On The Air
This episode of Orson Welles On The Air revisits his classic broadcast from October 30, 1938, The War Of The Worlds, from The Mercury Theater On The Air. Listen to more from The Mercury Theater https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22023/owota285.mp3 Download owota285 | Subscribe | Support
10/31/2023 • 0
Faith, Lime, And Charity by The Lives Of Harry Lime
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear the March 21, 1952, episode of The Lives Of Harry Lime titled, Faith, Lime, And Charity. Listen to more from The Lives Of Harry Lime https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22021/owota284.mp3 Download owota284
5/1/2022 • 0
Heart Of Darkness by This Is My Best
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22021/owota283.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear an adaptation of Joseph Conrad's Heart Of Darkness. Produced for This Is My Best, this story originally aired March 13, 1945. Download owota283
11/15/2021 • 0
A Can Of Weed Killer by The Black Museum
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12021/owota282.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we join Orson as he hosts The Black Museum. We'll hear A Can Of Week Killer, originally broadcast on April 8, 1952. Download owota282
5/25/2021 • 0
Violets, Sweet Violets by The Lives Of Harry Lime
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12021/owota281.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode. We'll hear Violets, Sweet Violets, his story from March 14, 1952. Download owota281
3/28/2021 • 0
A Christmas Carol by The Campbell Playhouse
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota280.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, the first of The Campbell Playhouse's production of A Christmas Carol. This one aired December 23, 1938. Download owota280
12/23/2020 • 0
Counselor At Law by The Campbell Playhouse
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota279.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the January 6, 1939, episode from The Campbell Playhouse titled, Counselor At Law. Download owota279
11/24/2020 • 0
The Mandolin String by The Black Museum
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota278.mp3 On this episode, Orson Welles narrates The Black Museum. From 1952, here's their story, The Mandolin String. Download owota278 More from The Black Museum Relic Radio is made possible by your support. If you're able to help out, please visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you!
9/21/2020 • 0
Turnabout Is Foul Play by The Lives Of Harry Lime
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota277.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear The Lives Of Harry Lime and their episode from May 7, 1952, Turnabout Is Foul Play. Download owota277
8/24/2020 • 0
The Most Dangerous Game by Suspense
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota276.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Most Dangerous Game from Suspense. This episode originally aired September 23, 1943. Download owota276
6/28/2020 • 0
Scenes From King Lear by Mercury Summer Theater
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr32020/owota275.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the September 13, 1946, episode from The Mercury Summer Theater titled, Scenes From King Lear. Download owota275
5/15/2020 • 0
Hyacinth Patrol by The Lives Of Harry Lime
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota274.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime for its episode from February 29, 1952, Hyacinth Patrol. Download owota274
4/16/2020 • 0
Victoria Regina by The Campbell Playhouse
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota273.mp3 A story from The Campbell Playhouse this time. Here's their episode from June 2, 1939, titled, Victoria Regina. Download owota273
3/5/2020 • 0
The Champagne Glass by The Black Museum
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota272.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we visit The Black Museum for their story from September 30, 1952, The Champagne Glass. Download owota272 Care to support Relic Radio? Visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thanks!
2/21/2020 • 0
Dinner At Eight by The Campbell Playhouse
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota271.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Campbell Playhouse with their production of Dinner At Eight. This episode originally aired February 18, 1940. Download owota271
2/10/2020 • 0
Welles on The War Chest Program
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota270.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Welles' appearance on The War Chest Program. This episode aired sometime in 1945. Download owota270
1/24/2020 • 0
It’s In The Bag by The Lives Of Harry Lime
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota269.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Lives Of Harry Lime and its episode from February 22, 1952, It's In The Bag. Download owota269
12/4/2019 • 0
The Hitch-Hiker by Mercury Summer Theater
https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota268.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Mercury Summer Theater's production of The Hitch-Hiker. This episode aired June 21, 1946. Download owota268
10/28/2019 • 0
The Faded Tartan Scarf by The Black Museum
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota267.mp3 Another visit to The Black Museum for this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This time we'll hear The Faded Tartan Scarf, a story that originally aired sometime in 1952. Download owota267
10/3/2019 • 0
The Garden Of Allah by The Campbell Playhouse
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota266.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from The Campbell Playhouse with their story from November 19, 1939, The Garden Of Allah. Download owota266
6/30/2019 • 0
The Dead Candidate by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota265.mp3 It's The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here's his story from February 15, 1952, The Dead Candidate. Download owota265
5/19/2019 • 0
Orson Welles Radio Almanac featuring Robert Benchley
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota264.mp3 We'll hear from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This episode aired February 16, 1944, and features guest Robert Benchley. Download owota264
4/14/2019 • 0
Life With Adam by Mercury Summer Theater
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota263.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Life With Adam. This episode of The Mercury Summer Theater Of The Air was first heard July 19, 1946. Download owota263
3/11/2019 • 0
Earl On Troubled Waters by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12019/owota262.mp3 This episode of Orson Welles On The Air features the February 8, 1952, episode from The Lives Of Harry Lime. Here is, Earl On Troubled Waters. Download owota262
2/21/2019 • 0
The Raincoat by The Black Museum
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota261.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from a series Welles hosted in the early 1950's called The Black Museum. From that series here's their story, The Raincoat. Download owota261
12/31/2018 • 0
The Things We Have by Campbell Playhouse
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota260.mp3 We hear again from The Campbell Playhouse for this installment of Orson Welles On The Air. This is the May 26, 1939 episode titled, The Things We Have. Download owota260
9/29/2018 • 0
The Alphabet Islands by Hello, Americans
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota259.mp3 This episode of Orson Welles On The Air features The Alphabet Islands from Hello, Americans. It was first heard December 6, 1942. Download owota259
2/25/2018 • 0
The Dark Enchantress by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12018/owota258.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear The Dark Enchantress from The Lives Of Harry Lime. This story was originally broadcast February 1, 1952. Download owota258
1/6/2018 • 0
What’s What In Kilowatt by The Rudy Vallee Show
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota257.mp3 On this episode, Orson Welles guests on The Rudy Vallee Show for his May 8, 1941, broadcast titled, What's What In Kilowatt. Download owota257
12/10/2017 • 0
The Jack Handle by The Black Museum
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota256.mp3 We visit The Black Museum on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here is The Jack Handle, their story from February 12, 1952. Download owota256
11/12/2017 • 0
Hell On Ice by Mercury Theater On The Air
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota255.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Hell On Ice. This broadcast of The Mercury Theater On The Air originally aired on October 10, 1938. Download owota255
10/9/2017 • 0
Welles In For Benny on Grape Nuts Flakes Program
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota254.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Grape Nuts Flakes Program (Jack Benny Program) and one of the handful of times Welles hosted for an ailing Jack Benny. This episode aired March 28, 1943. Download owota254
8/20/2017 • 0
Double Double Cross by Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota253.mp3 We revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime for this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This episode, The Double Double Cross, originally aired January 18, 1952. Download owota253
8/7/2017 • 0
Lazarus Walks by Suspense
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr22017/owota252.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear one of the handful of appearances Welles made on Suspense. Here's Lazarus Walks, their October 19, 1943 broadcast. Download owota252
6/19/2017 • 0
Ann Sothern on Orson Welles Radio Almanac
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota251.mp3 Ann Sothern guests on this episode from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac. This one was first heard May 17, 1944. Download owota251
5/1/2017 • 0
Hand Of Glory by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota250.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the January 11, 1952 broadcast from The Lives Of Harry Lime. Here's their episode titled, Hand Of Glory. Download owota250
3/19/2017 • 0
A Wooden Mallet by The Black Museum
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota249.mp3 Orson Welles hosts The Black Museum on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. From that series we'll hear their story, A Wooden Mallet. This one was originally heard February 5, 1952. Download owota249
3/13/2017 • 0
Around The World In Eighty Days by Mercury Theater
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12017/owota248.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Mercury Theater On The Air with their adaptation of Around The World In Eighty Days. This episode originally aired October 23, 1938. Download owota248
2/5/2017 • 0
Two Is Company by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota247.mp3 Another adventure from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. Here's the December 28, 1951, episode titled, Two Is Company. Download owota247
12/29/2016 • 0
The Final Problem by The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota246.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Welles play Moriarty in, The Final Problem. This final broadcast of The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes was heard December 21, 1954. Download owota246
11/6/2016 • 0
A Passenger To Bali by Mercury Theater On The Air
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota245.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, The Mercury Theater On The Air presents its story, A Passenger To Bali. This episode was originally broadcast November 13, 1938. Download owota245
10/30/2016 • 0
Ordeal At Wickford Point by The Campbell Playhouse
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota244.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, The Campbell Playhouse presents its story, Ordeal At Wickford Point. This episode originally aired May 5, 1939. Download owota244
9/25/2016 • 0
It’s A Knockout by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota243.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. We'll hear the broadcast from December 21, 1951 titled, It's A Knockout. Download owota243
9/12/2016 • 0
Arrowsmith by The Campbell Playhouse
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota242.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, an episode from The Campbell Playhouse that originally aired February 3, 1939. Here's, Arrowsmith. Download owota242
8/28/2016 • 0
The Walking Stick by The Black Museum
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota241.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, Welles hosts an episode from The Black Museum, titled, The Walking Stick. There's no air date for this episode, but the series was first heard in early 1950. Download owota241
8/14/2016 • 0
An Old Moorish Custom by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota240.mp3 Another adventure from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode. We'll hear their twentieth broadcast, titled, An Old Moorish Custom. This story was originally heard December 14, 1951. Download owota240
7/10/2016 • 0
The Great Man Votes by Cavalcade Of America
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota239.mp3 We'll hear from Cavalcade Of America on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. The story is titled The Great Man Votes, and was originally broadcast December 15, 1941. Download owota239
6/12/2016 • 0
Mr. Deeds Goes To Town by The Campbell Playhouse
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota238.mp3 We'll hear from The Campbell Playhouse this time. From February 11, 1940, here's Orson Welles in Mr. Deeds Goes To Town. Download owota238
5/15/2016 • 0
The Third Woman by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota237.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on Orson Welles On The Air this time. The Third Woman first aired December 7, 1951. Download owota237
5/1/2016 • 0
The Andes by Hello, Americans
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12016/owota236.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the second of a 12 episode series titled, Hello, Americans. From November 22, 1942, here's The Andes. Download owota236
4/10/2016 • 0
3 Farthings For Your Thoughts by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota235.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. We'll hear 3 Farthings For Your Thoughts, which originally aired November 30, 1951. Download owota235
3/13/2016 • 0
The Apple Tree by The Mercury Summer Theater
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota234.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from The Mercury Summer Theater, and their broadcast from September 6, 1946, The Apple Tree. Download owota234
2/21/2016 • 0
The Dark Tower by Suspense
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota233.mp3 Orson Welles appeared on Suspense a handful of times over the run of the series. On the show this week, we'll hear his performance on The Dark Tower. This story was first broadcast May 4, 1944. Download owota233
2/14/2016 • 0
A Tale Of Two Cities by The Mercury Theater On The Air
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota232.mp3 This time, we'll hear the third episode from The Mercury Theater On The Air. From July 25, 1938, here's their adaptation of A Tale Of Two Cities. Download owota232
2/8/2016 • 0
Horse Play by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota231.mp3 Orson Welles On The Air features an episode from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. Here is the November 23, 1951 story, Horse Play. Download owota231
2/2/2016 • 0
One Step Ahead by The Silver Theater
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota230.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Silver Theater with their story, One Step Ahead. This broadcast originally aired March 30, 1941. Download owota230
1/27/2016 • 0
Lynn Bari on The Orson Welles Radio Almanac
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota229.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the June 28, 1944 broadcast of The Orson Welles Radio Almanac. This episode features guest, Lynn Bari. Download owota229
1/17/2016 • 0
Orson Welles on The Radio Hall Of Fame
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota228.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Radio Hall Of Fame with their broadcast from October 8, 1944. Download owota228
12/13/2015 • 0
In Pursuit Of A Ghost by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota227.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on the show this time. We'll hear the November 16, 1951, broadcast of the series titled, In Pursuit Of A Ghost. Download owota227
11/15/2015 • 0
Abraham Lincoln by The Mercury Theater On The Air
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota226.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we revisit The Mercury Theater On The Air for their story titled, Abraham Lincoln. This episode was first broadcast August 15, 1938. Download owota226
9/20/2015 • 0
Only Angels Have Wings by The Campbell Playhouse
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota225.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, The Campbell Playhouse brings us its February 25, 1940, episode titled Only Angels Have Wings. Download owota225
9/13/2015 • 0
The Andes by Hello, Americans
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota224.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from his series, Hello, Americans. This is the second installment of that show, titled, The Andes. It aired November 22, 1942. Download owota224
8/30/2015 • 0
Art Is Long And Lime Is Fleeting by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota223.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. Here's the November 9, 1951, episode, Art Is Long And Lime Is Fleeting. Download owota223
8/15/2015 • 0
Monty Woolley on Orson Welles Radio Almanac
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota222.mp3 This time on Orson Welles On The Air we hear from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac. This broadcast, featuring Monty Woolley, was first heard April 12, 1944. Download owota222
7/26/2015 • 0
The Moat Farm Murder by The Mercury Summer Theater
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota221.mp3 We hear from The Mercury Summer Theater on this episode, with their story titled, The Moat Farm Murder. This one first aired July 26, 1946. Download owota221
7/5/2015 • 0
Mexican Hat Trick by The Lives Of Harry Lime
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/owota2/owota220.mp3 More from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. We'll hear Mexican Hat Trick, an episode originally broadcast November 2, 1951. Download owota220
5/10/2015 • 0
A Silencer by The Black Museum
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear an entry from The Black Museum. A Silencer first aired in 1952. Download owota219
4/26/2015 • 0
Miss Dilly Says No by This Is My Best
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from This Is My Best with their broadcast, Miss Dilly Says No. This was first heard March 20, 1945. Download owota218
3/29/2015 • 0
Every Frame Has A Silver Lining by The Lives Of Harry Lime
On this episode of Orson Welles On the Air, we hear the October 26, 1951 story, Every Frame Has A Silver Lining, from The Lives Of Harry Lime. Download owota217
3/8/2015 • 0
Broome Stages by The Campbell Playhouse
More from The Campbell Playhouse this time. From February 4, 1940, here is, Broome Stages. Download owota216
2/16/2015 • 0
Marjorie Reynolds on Orson Welles Radio Almanac
This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear the May 31, 1944, broadcast of the Orson Welles Radio Almanac, featuring guest, Marjorie Reynolds. Download owota215
2/8/2015 • 0
Blue Bride by The Lives Of Harry Lime
More from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. We'll hear Blue Bride, a story first broadcast October 19, 1951. Download owota214
1/18/2015 • 0
The Marvelous Barastro by Suspense
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear one of the handful of episodes Welles did for Suspense. Here is, The Marvelous Barastro, from April 13, 1944. Download owota213
1/13/2015 • 0
Golden Fleece by The Lives Of Harry Lime
We'll hear the eleventh episode from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. From October 12, 1951, here's a story titled, Golden Fleece. Download owota212
12/14/2014 • 0
Ruth Terry on The Orson Welles Radio Almanac
We hear from The Orson Welles Radio Almanac for today's show. This episode features guest, Ruth Terry, and a reading of a short-story written for the show by John Steinbeck. It aired July 19, 1944. Download owota211
12/6/2014 • 0
Lost Horizon by The Campbell Playhouse
It's more from The Campbell Playhouse this time. We'll hear Lost Horizon, their story from December 3, 1939. Download owota210
11/9/2014 • 0
Dennis Day on Orson Welles Radio Almanac
We hear from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac on the show this week. Here's the April 5, 1944 episode featuring guest Dennis Day. Download owota209
10/27/2014 • 0
Operation Music Box by The Lives Of Harry Lime
More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this edition of Orson Welles On The Air. We'll hear the tenth episode of the series, Operation Music Box, which first aired October 5, 1951. Download owota208
10/5/2014 • 0
Private Lives by The Campbell Playhouse
On this installment of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from The Campbell Playhouse. From April 21, 1939, here's Private Lives. Download owota207
9/21/2014 • 0
The Pickwick Papers by Mercury Theater On The Air
We hear from The Mercury Theater On The Air this time. Here's the November 20, 1938 episode titled, The Pickwick Papers. Download owota206
9/7/2014 • 0
The Hitch-Hiker by Suspense
We hear from Suspense on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here's their version of The Hitch-Hiker, first heard September 2, 1942. Download owota205
8/24/2014 • 0
Work Of Art by The Lives Of Harry Lime
More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here's the ninth episode of the series, titled Work Of Art. This one aired September 28, 1951. Download owota204
8/17/2014 • 0
Beau Geste by The Campbell Playhouse
This episode of Orson Welles On The Air features another story from The Campbell Playhouse. Here's Beau Geste, first aired March 17, 1939. Download owota203
7/28/2014 • 0
The Diamond As Big As The Ritz by This Is My Best
It's The Diamond As Big As The Ritz on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This production is from This Is My Best, and first aired April 3, 1945. Download owota202
7/20/2014 • 0
The Door Key by The Black Museum
This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from The Black Museum. The series first ran from January to December of 1952, this is the 12th episode, titled, The Door Key. Download owota201
7/7/2014 • 0
Rogue’s Holiday by The Lives Of Harry Lime
More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here's, Rogue's Holiday, originally broadcast September 21, 1951. Download owota200
6/23/2014 • 0
Rabble In Arms by The Campbell Playhouse
This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from The Campbell Playhouse. From March 3, 1940, here is Rabble In Arms. Download owota199
6/1/2014 • 0
Love Affair by The Lives Of Harry Lime
We hear the seventh episode of The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. From September 14, 1951, here is Love Affair. Download owota198
5/18/2014 • 0
Orson Welles Radio Almanac with Charles Laughton
More from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac this time. We'll hear the March 15, 1944 episode featuring guest, Charles Laughton. Download owota197
5/4/2014 • 0
The Man Who Was Thursday by Mercury Theater On The Air
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we visit the Mercury Theater On The Air for their September 5, 1938 episode titled, The Man Who Was Thursday. Download owota196
4/20/2014 • 0
The Bohemian Star by The Lives Of Harry Lime
More from the continuing adventures of The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. We'll hear the sixth episode, titled, The Bohemian Star. This one first aired September 7, 1951. Download owota195
4/6/2014 • 0
The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd by The Campbell Playhouse
We hear from The Campbell Playhouse on Orson Welles On The Air this time. From November 12, 1939, here's The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd. Download owota194
3/16/2014 • 0
The Future Of Aviation by Ceiling Unlimited
This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear the last of 13 episodes Welles did for Ceiling Unlimited before leaving the series due to his issues with the involvement advertisers had with the series. From February 1, 1943, here's The Future Of Aviation. Download owota193
3/2/2014 • 0
Voodoo by The Lives Of Harry Lime
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime for its episode from August 31, 1951. Here is, Voodoo. Download owota192
2/16/2014 • 0
The Search For Henri Lefevre by The Mercury Summer Theater
We'll hear a story written by Lucille Fletcher, and produced by The Mercury Summer Theater on the show this time. From July 12, 1946, here is The Search For Henri Lefevre. Download owota191
2/2/2014 • 0
Philomel Cottage by Suspense
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear one of a handful of performances Welles did for Suspense. Here's Philomel Cottage, which first aired October 7, 1943. Download owota190
1/19/2014 • 0
Ticket To Tangier by The Lives Of Harry Lime
This week, we hear from The Lives Of Harry Lime, and the episode from August 24, 1951 titled, Ticket To Tangier. Download owota189
1/5/2014 • 0
A Christmas Carol by The Campbell Playhouse
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear Welles joined by Lionel Barrymore in the December 24, 1939 Campbell Playhouse production of A Christmas Carol. Download owota188
12/22/2013 • 0
Treasure Island by Mercury Theater On The Air
We'll hear from the Mercury Theater On The Air this time, and their adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's story, Treasure Island. This episode originally aired July 18, 1938. Download owota187
12/8/2013 • 0
Clay Pigeon by The Lives Of Harry Lime
We visit The Lives Of Harry Lime this time for the third episode in that series. From August 17, 1951, here is Clay Pigeon. Download owota186
11/24/2013 • 0
Orson Welles Radio Almanac with guest Lana Turner
On today's show, we hear from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac with its July 5, 1944 episode featuring guest Lana Turner. Download owota185
11/10/2013 • 0
The Glass Key by The Campbell Playhouse
We'll hear The Campbell Playhouse version of Dashiell Hammett's story, The Glass Key on today's show. It first aired March 10, 1939. Download owota184
10/27/2013 • 0
I Will Not Go Back by This Is My Best
On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we hear from This Is My Best. Here's the April 17, 1945 episode titled, I Will Not Go Back. Download owota183
10/13/2013 • 0
See Naples And Live by The Lives Of Harry Lime
We hear the second episode from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. Titled See Naples And Run, this one first aired August 10, 1951. Download owota182
9/22/2013 • 0
A Tale Of Two Cities by The Lux Radio Theater
On this episode, we hear from The Lux Radio Theater with their adaptation of A Tale Of Two Cities. This episode aired March 26, 1945. Download owota181
9/8/2013 • 0
OW180: June Moon by The Campbell Playhouse
We hear from The Campbell Playhouse on today's show with June Moon, their episode from March 24, 1940. This one features Jack Benny alongside Mr. Welles. Download owota180
8/18/2013 • 0
OW179: Too Many Crooks by The Lives Of Harry Lime
We revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime this time, and hear the first episode of that series. Titled Too Many Crooks, this story first aired August 3, 1951. Download owota179
8/4/2013 • 0
OW178: Introduction To Brazil by Hello Americans
We hear from Hello Americans on the show this time. Produced between November 1942 and January 1943, this CBS series was meant to help relations between the America's during World War II. Here is Introduction To Brazil, from November 15, 1942. Download owota178
7/21/2013 • 0
OW177: Dictators Meeting In Hell by Ceiling Unlimited
We hear from Ceiling Unlimited this time, a wartime series Welles helmed for the first 13 episodes. This episode, titled Dictators Meeting In Hell, aired May 10, 1943. Download owota177
7/7/2013 • 0
OW176: The Fall Of The City by Columbia Workshop
We hear from the Columbia Workshop for our dose of Welles this week. From April 11, 1937, here is The Fall Of The City. Download owota176
6/23/2013 • 0
OW175: The 39 Steps by Mercury Theater On The Air
On this episode we'll hear an adaptation by Mercury Theater On The Air of Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film, The 39 Steps. This program first aired August 1, 1938. The audio quality isn't fantastic on this one, so if you're a stickler for that you might want to skip it. Download owota175
6/9/2013 • 0
OW174: D-Day Program by Orson Welles Radio Almanac
More from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac this time with an episode appropriate for this Memorial Day weekend. Here is the episode from June 7, 1944 simply titled, D-Day Program. Download owota174
5/26/2013 • 0
OW173: Orson Welles Radio Almanac with Lionel Barrymore
We hear from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac this week. This was a short lived series of 13 episodes produced in 1944. Here is the second episode, featuring guest Lionel Barrymore. It aired February 2, 1944. Download owota173
5/12/2013 • 0
OW172: The Most Dangerous Game by Suspense
On this episode, we'll hear the first of four consecutive shows Welles did for Suspense. The Most Dangerous Game first aired September 23, 1945. Download owota172
4/29/2013 • 0
OW171: Heart Of Darkness by This Is My Best
On this episode we hear from This Is My Best with another Welles adaptation of Heart Of Darkness. This one aired March 13, 1945. The story was also adapted by Welles for the Mercury Theater, and Campbell Playhouse. Download owota171
4/21/2013 • 0
OW170: Greek Meets Greek by The Lives Of Harry Lime
We'll hear the final episode from The Lives Of Harry Lime on today's show. First broadcast July 25, 1952, here is Greek Meets Greek. Download owota170
3/17/2013 • 0
OW169: King Lear by Mercury Summer Theater
On this episode, we'll hear from The Mercury Summer Theater Of The Air with King Lear. This episode first aired September 13, 1946. This was the last episode of the last incarnation of the Mercury Theater. Download owota169
3/3/2013 • 0
OW168: The Green Goddess by The Campbell Playhouse
This week, more classic Welles in The Campbell Playhouse. We'll hear The Green Goddess, which first aired February 10, 1939. Download owota168
2/17/2013 • 0
OW167: The Lost Special by Suspense
On this episode we'll one of a handful of appearances Orson Welles made on Suspense. This one, based on Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost Special, first aired September 30, 1943. Download owota167
2/3/2013 • 0
OW166: The Blue Caribou by The Lives Of Harry Lime
We hear again from The Lives Of Harry Lime on today's show. The Blue Caribou first aired July 18, 1952. This is the second to last episode of the series. Download owota166
1/20/2013 • 0
OW165: Honeymoon by The Lives Of Harry Lime
On this episode, we hear from The Lives Of Harry Lime with, Honeymoon. This one first aired July 11, 1952. Download owota165
12/30/2012 • 0
OW164: The Count Of Monte Cristo by Campbell Playhouse
On this episode we'll hear The Campbell Playhouse with their adaptation of the Alexander Dumas story, The Count Of Monte Cristo. This one first aired October 1, 1939. Download owota164
12/16/2012 • 0
OW163: Paris Is Not The Same by Lives Of Harry Lime
We hear from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time, and its 49th episode titled, Paris Is Not The Same. This one first aired July 4, 1952. Download owota163
12/2/2012 • 0
OW162: The Hard Way by The Lives Of Harry Lime
More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on today's show. We'll hear the 48th of 52 episodes created for this series. It's titled, The Hard Way, and first aired June 27, 1952. Download owota162
11/18/2012 • 0
OW161: Orson Welles Commentaries
This episode features two of the commentaries Welles did for ABC radio in 1946. Included are the July 28, 1946 and August 4, 1946 commentaries. The first is titled Affidavit of Isaac Woodard, and the second is The Peacemakers. Download owota161
10/30/2012 • 0
OW160: The Professor Regrets by Lives Of Harry Lime
On this episode, we hear once again from The Lives Of Harry Lime. The Professor Regrets is episode 47 of the series, and first aired June 20, 1952. Download owota160
