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Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Season 1 Episode 5: The War of the Worlds

The repercussions of Orson Welles' pioneering "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast are delved into, emphasizing its profound and enduring impact on American culture and the nation's understanding of misinformation.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Early Days

1. The Early Days

Aired: Apr 24, 1955

The next episode delves into Welles' reflections on a recent earthquake, his ...

Episode 2 Critics

2. Critics

Aired: May 8, 1955

The next episode delves into Orson Welles' reflections on a Boston production...

Episode 3 The Police

3. The Police

Aired: May 22, 1955

The next episode delves into the intricate relationship between law enforceme...

Episode 5 The War of the Worlds

5. The War of the Worlds

Aired: Jun 19, 1955

The repercussions of Orson Welles' pioneering "War of the Worlds" radio broad...

Episode 6 Bullfighting

6. Bullfighting

Aired: Jul 3, 1955

Orson Welles narrates the extraordinary true story of Bonito the bull in the ...

Info about Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Talk-Show