The Complete Orson Welles

Cambell Playhouse , their eighth episode is: " I Lost My Girlish Laughter ." From the Jane Allen book of the same name. This episode aired January 27, 1939. Story: Madge Lawrence, fresh from New York City, lands a job as the personal secretary to the powerful Hollywood producer Sidney Brand (based on movie producer, David O. Selznick). In a series of letters home, telegrams, office memos, Hollywoo...

The Adventures of Harry Lime with See Naples and Live . This is the second episode in the series. This episode aired August 10, 1951. Story: Harry Lime plans to heist a beautiful emerald locket from a Neapolitan socialite. Featuring: Anton Karas (zither); Tig Roe (director), Harry Alan Towers (producer) and Orson Welles. The Adventures of Harry Lime, was produced in the United Kingdom&nb...

Hello Americans with President Vargas' Birthday. This episode aired April 18, 1942. ** NOTE: The recording is scratchy with poor quality, but you can still listen.** Hello Americans  aired from 1942 to 1943 on CBS Radio. It was directed and produced by Orson Welles. Created to promote inter-American understanding and friendship during World War II, the series aired Sundays at 8 p.m. ET b...

This week are two programs in one post, each program is a partial of the original (full episodes no longer exist). Both are from The Orson Wells Show (Lady Esther) (ep. 03) The Black Pearl + Annabel Lee , aired October 6, 1941. (ep. 04) If in Years to Come + Dorothy Parker Poetry  (with Lucille Ball ), aired October 13, 1941. The Orson Welles (Lady Esther Presents) aired o...

Featured on Cavalcade of America , based on the 1939 Garson Kanin film, " The Great Man Votes ," which starred John Barrymore. From the original short story by Gordon Malherbe Hillman. This episode aired: December 15, 1941. Cast: Orson Welles and Ray Collins. Produced and Directed by Homer Fickett. Music composed and conducted by Robert Armbruster. Story: An unsuccessful alcoholic school teacher w...

Two interviews in one post. First is his interview discussing the premiere of Citizen Kane at the Geary Theater in San Francisco. Dorothy Comingore is also interviewed, she played 'Susan Alexander Kane' in the film. The interview aired May 28, 1941. Second interview took place in Hollywood for the Mercury Wonder Show on KMTR. The Wonder Show was a magic, variety, and comedy performance stage produ...

Originally a play in 1910, written by Arthur Schnitzler (b. May 1863 - d. October 1931). Then a silent movie in 1921, directed by Cecil B. DeMille. This episode aired Monday, August 22, 1938 on CBS Radio. Story: Before the World War in Vienna, socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife Vivian lackluster, goes in search of excitement. With his friend Max, Anatol discusses the...

Orson is a guest on The Jack Benny Program , sponsored by Jello-O. This episode aired March 17, 1940. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94 My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X...

Macbeth Follies never aired on radio, it includes Orson and actors from his Mercury Theatre on the Air group having fun. This was recorded April 26 or 27, 1940. It's a comedic take on scenes from Shakespeare's Macbeth. NOTE: There are a couple of very mild cursing/swear words. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Dona...

New month -- new episode of The Shadow, titled Circle of Death. Starring: Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead. This episode aired November 28, 1937. Plot: Several bomb explosions are caused by a man who hates crowds. The police are unable to make any progress and the town becomes more scared. When Margot Lane claims that The Shadow can catch the criminal, Commissioner Weston&...

The Mercury Theatre on the Air tells the story of Abraham Lincoln . This episode aired August 15, 1938. Adapted from the play by John Drinkwater, supplemented by excerpts from Lincoln's speeches and letters. Cast: Orson Welles (President Abraham Lincoln); Agnes Moorehead (Mrs. Marry Ann Todd Lincoln); Ray Collins (General Ulysses S. Grant); Edward Jerome (General Robert E. Lee); Geo...

Orson stars on Columbia Workshop with a two episode adaptation of Hamlet , from Shakespeare . These episodes aired September 19, 1936 (originally I couldn't find the air date, but I did). Columbia Workshop broadcasted on the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) from 1936 to 1943. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting...

Orson host and narrates, The Black Museum , this first episode of the series is, The .22 Caliber Pistol AKA Little Blue 22 . There are no known month and day dates for the series, but this episode aired in 1951. The Black Museum  was based on real-life murder cases from the files of the actual Black Museum, a part of Scotland Yard. The program was aired from 1951 to 1952 and broadcast in...

We welcome a new program to the podcast, The Adventures of Harry Lime , this first episode is titled, Too Many Crooks . This episode aired August 3, 1951. Plot: Harry gets a telegram from a banker in Budapest, asking for help from an upcoming bank robbery. Orson Welles reprises his role of Harry Lime from the popular 1949 film  The Third Man . The radio series is a prequel to t...

This week is the first production from, The Mercury Summer Theatre of the Air , with an adaptation of the Jules Verne novel from 1873, Around the World in Eighty Days . This is the musical short version, sometime later he did a non-musical version that was an hour. I strongly prefer the second version. Music by Cole Porter. Cast includes: Orson Welles (Fix), Arthur Margetson (Philea...

Orson is a guest on The Fred Allen Show (The Linit Bath Club Revue), this episode is titled, Chicken Surplus . This episode aired March 3, 1946. Storyline: Fred and Portland stroll down Allen's Alley to ask the question: "Have you heard about the chicken surplus and are you eating more chicken because of it?" Fred is expecting his guest Orson Welles, but Orson's personal psychiatrist arrives with...

This week Orson directs, produces and stars in Mutiny on the Bounty , which aired on The Campbell Playhouse . This episode aired January 13, 1939. Plot: tells the famous story of how and why sailor Lieutenant Fletcher Christian, seized control of the ship from their cruel and demanding captain, Lieutenant William Bligh. The cast includes famed actor, Burgess Meredith, with Carl Frank, Dorothy...

Orson Wells stars in Suspense , in the popular story of The Most Dangerous Game . This episode aired September 23, 1943. Plot: A hunt for the deadliest animal of all... man ! Written as a short story by Richard Connell in 1924 and adapted for radio by Lawrence Klee. The cast includes: Inge Adams, Fred Collins, Stefan Schnabel, Chet Stratton, and Keenan Wynn. : : : : : You can donate to show your s...

Orson Wells host his series, Hello Americans and tells us about The Andes . The Andes mountains provide the theme for this episode. Simon Bolivar and Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro are among the discussed subjects. This episode aired November 22, 1942. Cast includes: Edmond O'Brien, Agnes Moorehead, Barbara Jean Wong, Pedro de Cordoba, and Hans Conried. : : : : : You can donate to show you...

The Orson Wells Show (Lady Esther) with three short stories: The Interlopers , Song of Solomon , I'm a Fool . This episode aired September 29, 1941. If you remember, just a few weeks ago I'm a Fool was also done for his Mercury Theatre On The Air -- guess he really liked that story. I enjoy his portrayal in that story, he does a great voice of an innocent and inexperienced young man. If you missed...

Bob Hope (The Bob Hope Show) entertains the troops in Los Angeles during World War II at Naval Air Station, Terminal Island, California. With guest Orson Welles , Barbara Jo Allen, and Frances Langford. This aired September 28, 1943. For those mainly interested in hearing Orson Welles' part, skip to 20:50. Bob jokes that Orson had an "Ensign" (pronounced 'In-sin') in his family tree. ‘Ensign’ is a...

Welcome and enjoy The Three Ghosts from The Shadow . Cast is Orson as The Shadow (Lamont Cranston) and Agnes Moorehead as Margot Lane. This episode aired October 31, 1937. Plot: A recently married woman is brought to madness while living in her husband's creepy manor. He is really a crook who has altered her Last Will and Testament for his benefit and is now trying to scare the new bride to death...

This week's drama is from The Mercury Theatre on the Air , the episode is titled Three Short Stories (I'm a Fool, The Open Window, My Little Boy) . End of this month, we will listen to another recording with I'm a Fool taken from Lady Esther. This episode aired August 8, 1938. Featured actors: Orson, Edgar Barrier and William Alland in I'm a Fool from Sherwood Anderson. Ray Collins, Brenda Fo...

Let's end March with a more serious Orson, this episode titled, The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry, Bullfighting, Korea , aired on his program Orson Welles Commentaries . This is the premiere episode, it aired Sunday, September 16, 1945 on ABC Radio. His Commentaries series featured his social commentary, political commentary, reminiscences and readings and this episode he discusses matador Fe...

Adapted from the play by  Elmer Rice . This drama of Counsellor at Law , aired on The Campbell Playhouse . This episode aired Friday, January 6, 1939. Story: Successful attorney has his Jewish heritage and poverty-stricken background brought home to him when he learns his wife has been unfaithful. The movie was written by, Elmer Rice, and based on the 1931 Broadway play. Starring: Orson Welle...