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archive.org - 10/23/2009
Internet Archive: Free Download: The War of the Worlds
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Orson Welles-Mr. Bruns The War of the Worlds This is the 1938 radio broadcast of Orson Welles "War of the Worlds". This audio is part of the collection: Ourmedia Artist/Composer: Orson Welles-Mr. Bruns Keywords: war of the worlds ; orson welles Creative Commons license: ...
waroftheworldstribute.com - 10/28/2009
War of the Worlds Tribute
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Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds' Online Friday Night
getthebigpicture.net - 10/30/2009
Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds' Online Friday Night
— getthebigpicture.net — I know a thing or two about the legendary War of the Worlds broadcast of 1938. It... served as the initial inspiration for my master's thesis covering what was called "First Person Singular," the then-revolutionary narrative technique Orson Welles employed in his radio dramas, and how his ... Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds' Online Friday Night

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Orson Welles' Original War of the Worlds Broadcast Returns
firstshowing.net - 10/30/2009
Orson Welles' Original War of the Worlds Broadcast Returns
— firstshowing.net — With our society's extensive use of the internet, viral marketing has become an invaluable tool for movie... marketing. In recent years I think it's safe to say The Dark Knight is the reigning champion for best viral marketing campaign which ... Orson Welles' Original War of the Worlds Broadcast Returns

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CBC Radio 3:  The Missing Link: October 23, 2009

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The Missing Link: October 23, 2009
CBC Radio 3 — ... who believe the mysterious planet Nirbiru will destroy the earth in 2012, in part due to all of the fake websites created to promote the film 2012. (See also 1938 radio broadcast of War of the Worlds) ...

The Club Parnassus Halloween Shindig
Club Parnassus — ... And finally, for audiophiles wanting to take a listen to probably the most famous radio drama ever, Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre production of The War of the Worlds is frequently revived by local public radio stations, and if you want to listen to it now, head on over to the Internet Archive for a free and legal download. ...

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