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Podcast: 1001 RADIO DAYS
Episode: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS RADIO BROADCAST OCT. 30 1938
Description: The War of the Worlds radio broadcast of 1938 w. Orson Welles, based on the HG Wells novel of the same name. This broadcast was mistaken by many in the NY/NJ area as news- and a panic ensued. The script announced the landing on Martians in New Jersey and a battle took place that spread to New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices