Dead air : the night that Orson Welles terrified America /

On Halloween Eve 1938, Orson Welles put on a radio play of 'War of the Worlds' and terrorized an uneasy American public on the brink of World War II, perpetuating the greatest hoax in history and changing media forever. This book brings to life this fateful night and follows the life and c...

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Main Author:	Hazelgrove, William Elliott, 1959- (Author)
Other Authors:	Koch, Howard
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024].
Subjects:	War of the worlds (Radio program) Welles, Orson, > 1915-1985 > Criticism and interpretation. Science fiction radio programs > United States. Science fiction radio programs > Psychological aspects. Radio audiences > United States.

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Summary:	On Halloween Eve 1938, Orson Welles put on a radio play of 'War of the Worlds' and terrorized an uneasy American public on the brink of World War II, perpetuating the greatest hoax in history and changing media forever. This book brings to life this fateful night and follows the life and career of Welles before and after the historic broadcast.
Physical Description:	xxi, 249 pages, [4] pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781538187166 1538187167