A Wooden Mallet by The Black Museum

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A Wooden Mallet by The Black Museum

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Orson Welles hosts The Black Museum on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. From that series we’ll hear their story, A Wooden Mallet. This one was originally heard February 5, 1952. Download owota249

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Orson Welles had quite a career in radio, from his days as The Shadow and his Mercury Theatre On The Air, to the radio version of his Third Man character from the movie, and beyond. This podcast will replay his radio performances from his various series and guest appearances.

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A Tale Of Two Cities by The Mercury Theater On The Air: This time, we’ll hear the third episode from The Mercury Theater On The Air. From July 25, 1938, here’s their adaptation of A Tale Of Two Cities. Download owota232 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Lynn Bari on The Orson Welles Radio Almanac: This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear the June 28, 1944 broadcast of The Orson Welles Radio Almanac. This episode features guest, Lynn Bari. Download owota229 by Orson Welles On The Air
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The Final Problem by The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes: On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear Welles play Moriarty in, The Final Problem. This final broadcast of The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes was heard December 21, 1954. Download owota246 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Ann Sothern on Orson Welles Radio Almanac: Ann Sothern guests on this episode from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac. This one was first heard May 17, 1944. Download owota251 by Orson Welles On The Air
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The Dead Candidate by The Lives Of Harry Lime: It’s The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here’s his story from February 15, 1952, The Dead Candidate. Download owota265 by Orson Welles On The Air
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