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OW169: King Lear by Mercury Summer Theater

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On this episode, we’ll hear from The Mercury Summer Theater Of The Air with King Lear. This episode first aired September 13, 1946. This was the last episode of the last incarnation of the Mercury Theater. Download owota169

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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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OW169: King Lear by Mercury Summer Theater: On this episode, we’ll hear from The Mercury Summer Theater Of The Air with King Lear. This episode first aired September 13, 1946. This was the last episode of the last incarnation of the Mercury Theater. Download owota169 by Orson Welles On The Air
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A Tale Of Two Cities by The Lux Radio Theater: On this episode, we hear from The Lux Radio Theater with their adaptation of A Tale Of Two Cities. This episode aired March 26, 1945. Download owota181 by Orson Welles On The Air
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OW180: June Moon by The Campbell Playhouse: We hear from The Campbell Playhouse on today’s show with June Moon, their episode from March 24, 1940. This one features Jack Benny alongside Mr. Welles. Download owota180 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Arrowsmith by The Campbell Playhouse: This time on Orson Welles On The Air, an episode from The Campbell Playhouse that originally aired February 3, 1939. Here’s, Arrowsmith. Download owota242 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Only Angels Have Wings by The Campbell Playhouse: On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, The Campbell Playhouse brings us its February 25, 1940, episode titled Only Angels Have Wings. Download owota225 by Orson Welles On The Air
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OW174: D-Day Program by Orson Welles Radio Almanac: More from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac this time with an episode appropriate for this Memorial Day weekend. Here is the episode from June 7, 1944 simply titled, D-Day Program. Download owota174 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 Moat Farm Murder by The Mercury Summer Theater: We hear from The Mercury Summer Theater on this episode, with their story titled, The Moat Farm Murder. This one first aired July 26, 1946. Download owota221 by Orson Welles On The Air
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It’s In The Bag by The Lives Of Harry Lime: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12020/owota269.mp3 On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we'll hear from The Lives Of Harry Lime and its episode from February 22, 1952, It's In The Bag. Download owota269 by Orson Welles On The Air
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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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Orson Welles Radio Almanac with Charles Laughton: More from the Orson Welles Radio Almanac this time. We’ll hear the March 15, 1944 episode featuring guest, Charles Laughton. Download owota197 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Hell On Ice by Mercury Theater On The Air: On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear Hell On Ice. This broadcast of The Mercury Theater On The Air originally aired on October 10, 1938. Download owota255 by Orson Welles On The Air
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3 Farthings For Your Thoughts by The Lives Of Harry Lime: More from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. We’ll hear 3 Farthings For Your Thoughts, which originally aired November 30, 1951. Download owota235 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Orson Welles on The Radio Hall Of Fame: On this episode of Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear from The Radio Hall Of Fame with their broadcast from October 8, 1944. Download owota228 by Orson Welles On The Air
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A Wooden Mallet by The Black Museum: 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 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Around The World In Eighty Days by Mercury Theater: This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear from The Mercury Theater On The Air with their adaptation of Around The World In Eighty Days. This episode originally aired October 23, 1938. Download owota248 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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Double Double Cross by Lives Of Harry Lime: We revisit The Lives Of Harry Lime for this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. This episode, The Double Double Cross, originally aired January 18, 1952. Download owota253 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Welles In For Benny on Grape Nuts Flakes Program: This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear from The Grape Nuts Flakes Program (Jack Benny Program) and one of the handful of times Welles hosted for an ailing Jack Benny. This episode aired March 28, 1943. Download owota254 by Orson Welles On The Air
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What’s What In Kilowatt by The Rudy Vallee Show: On this episode, Orson Welles guests on The Rudy Vallee Show for his May 8, 1941, broadcast titled, What’s What In Kilowatt. Download owota257 by Orson Welles On The Air
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The Andes by Hello, Americans: This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear the second of a 12 episode series titled, Hello, Americans. From November 22, 1942, here’s The Andes. Download owota236 by Orson Welles On The Air
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An Old Moorish Custom by The Lives Of Harry Lime: Another adventure from The Lives Of Harry Lime on this episode. We’ll hear their twentieth broadcast, titled, An Old Moorish Custom. This story was originally heard December 14, 1951. Download owota240 by Orson Welles On The Air
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Hand Of Glory by The Lives Of Harry Lime: This time on Orson Welles On The Air, we’ll hear the January 11, 1952 broadcast from The Lives Of Harry Lime. Here’s their episode titled, Hand Of Glory. Download owota250 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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Two Is Company by The Lives Of Harry Lime: Another adventure from The Lives Of Harry Lime this time. Here’s the December 28, 1951, episode titled, Two Is Company. Download owota247 by Orson Welles On The Air
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The Jack Handle by The Black Museum: We visit The Black Museum on this episode of Orson Welles On The Air. Here is The Jack Handle, their story from February 12, 1952. Download owota256 by Orson Welles On The Air
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OW169: King Lear by Mercury Summer Theater

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