Aired: World War II Era (Yarns for Yanks)

This episode of Yarns for Yanks features acclaimed actor Ronald ColEman reading H.G. Wells’ imaginative fantasy tale “The Man Who Could Work Miracles.”

Unlike Wells’ darker works of science fiction, this story takes a lighter and more whimsical approach, following an ordinary clerk who suddenly discovers he has the power to bend reality simply by willing things to happen. What begins with small experiments and harmless tricks soon grows into a series of increasingly extraordinary events, as the bewildered miracle worker struggles to understand the consequences of unlimited power.

Combining dry humor, fantasy, and gentle satire, the story explores how even the most impossible gifts can become overwhelming in the hands of an ordinary person.

Produced during World War II for Allied servicemen, Yarns for Yanks brought well-known performers together to share stories from celebrated authors, offering entertainment and a reminder of home to listeners serving around the world. Ronald Colman’s warm, expressive narration gives this classic Wells story an especially charming touch.

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