
Welcome to The Complete Orson Welles. This podcast is for the Welles enthusiast, playing a variety of programs from Mr. Welles’ career from 1937 to 1952. New episodes published weekly. For FREE you can listen to and download all my OTR podcast at otr.duane.media. Feedback and comments welcome at my email: info@duane.media or @duane.otr on Instagram. - Thank you and enjoy. This podcast uses... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 249 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaComedy FictionFiction | |||

Les Misérables || The Bishop | Javert || July 23, 1937; July 30, 1937
01:14 ... The Bishop == Orson Welles (Jean Valjean), Alan Devitt (Judge), Agnes Moorehead (Old Woman, Madame Magloire), Frank Readick (Bishop of Digne)
31:48 ... Javert -- Hiram... more
The Mercury Summer Theatre of the Air || (307) Life with Adam | July 19, 1946
A satirical radio play, a self-deprecating parody written by Hugh Kemp that heavily pokes fun at Orson Welles, with actor Fletcher Markle playing the Welles-like genius.... more
The Black Museum || (19) The Jack Handle | May 6, 1952 (?)
This specific episode details the real-life 1940s murder case of a young woman named Elizabeth Jones. The Weapon: The killer used a metal motor vehicle jack handle to bludgeon the victim to ... more
The Shadow || Death From the Deep | Firebug | April 3, 1938; April 10, 1938
01:15 .. Death From the Deep -- A terrifying wave of maritime disasters has resulted in 18 ships mysteriously sinking without a trace over a short period.
28:30 .. Firebug ... more
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What a treat. So thankful for the endeavor to assemble the works of this unique American genius. Well presented and catalogued. Thank you.
I really enjoy these old radio shows, especially the one’s featuring Orson Welles!!
I had no idea what a dominate talent and celebrity Orson Welles was before television. I just remember seeing his as a guest on late night tv talk shows and wondering why he was famous.. Thanks Duane.
Thanks for a useful service with no ads but the originals. Won’t you make a note of having Campbell’s soup for dinner tomorrow?
What a wonderful service
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This show curates a broad array of classic radio dramas and musical pieces led by Orson Welles, spanning 1937–1952. Episodes frequently feature theatrical adaptations, live crossovers, and meta-commentary on sponsorship and production, highlighting Welles's performative range and the era's broadcast style. Listeners can expect historically informed storytelling, high-profile guests, and a nostalgic tour through mid-20th‑century radio, with a strong emphasis on performance, ethics in storytelling, and the cultural context of early television-era media. A standout trait is the consistent pairing of dramatic adaptation with the creator's distinctive voice, making it especially appealing to fans of classic radio, theatre, and film history.
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