War of the Worlds – 70th Anniversary Broadcast
HAPPY 70th ANNIVERSARY!
WAR OF THE WORLDS!
Greetings,
In order to help raise funds their non-profit show at the Dickens Christmas Fair, La Legion Fantastique, a theatrical troupe based in San Francisco, CA, staged a “re-enactment” of the infamous 1938 CBS broadcast of “The War of the Worlds” (written by Howard Koch and based upon the novel by H.G. Wells) at the historic Castro Theatre.
This blog is intended to be an informational resource for anyone interested in our show. We have articles on the history, the people, and the materials that influenced this most famous of radio broadcasts.
Feel free to explore the following categories…
Watch the magic unfold as we give you an insider’s view into our production.
Learn about the men and women behind the legendary 1938 broadcast.
Greetings
I would like to tell you that my Grandfather was Frank Readick
who played reporter Phillips… Its nice to see the broadcast
and old time radio being kept alive. Thank you.
-Jodd Readick
Jodd Readick said this on May 31, 2008 at 7:39 pm |
I declare this awesome and give it three Martian thumbs up. Which I will then use to kill all humans.
Martian Command said this on June 5, 2008 at 9:46 pm |
For an interesting history of the broadcast and attempts to re-create it, have a listen to this:
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/episodes/2008/03/07
It’s a pretty nifty radio show in it’s own right.
Rick Schmitz said this on August 9, 2008 at 2:55 pm |
Glad to hear others are celebrating the war Of The Worlds broadcast. As a neighbor to Grovers mill it facinates me. Here is a cartoon Blog I developed. “If Martians landed in Grovers Mill today, this may be what it would be like. http://www.groversmillmartians.blogspot.com
Robert Hummel said this on September 4, 2008 at 7:57 pm |
Excellent, good sirs.
I’ve shared this announcement about the performance with the San Francisco Browncoats, fans of Dickens and the Legion Fantastique.
See you Wednesday night!
Suzette L. Davidson said this on October 27, 2008 at 4:25 pm |
Jodd, are you in Southern Oregon? I have a story about your grandfather.
Tamara said this on November 24, 2008 at 9:25 pm |
Супер статья!
Translation: Super Article!
Ferinannnd said this on May 24, 2009 at 6:51 pm |