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.
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OW161: Orson Welles Commentaries

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.

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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.
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The War Of The Worlds by The Mercury Theater On The Air

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.
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Faith, Lime, And Charity by The Lives Of Harry Lime

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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.
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Heart Of Darkness by This Is My Best

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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.
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A Can Of Weed Killer by The Black Museum

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More from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode. We’ll hear Violets, Sweet Violets, his story from March 14, 1952.
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OW161: Orson Welles Commentaries

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