The War Of The Worlds
June 19, 1955
15 min
Season 1 - Episode 5: The War Of The Worlds
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
The famous 1938 Mercury Theatre broadcast mistaken by many listeners for a real Martian invasion, and the consequent skepticism during the presentation of Norman Corwin's Between Americans on December 7, 1941; and the opening night of the Mercury stage flop, Danton's Death.
Episode Information
TV Show
Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Season
Season 1
Episode Number
5
Air Date
June 19, 1955
Runtime
15 minutes