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The Complete Orson Welles

duane Old Time Radio
Orson Welles
The Shadow
Harry Lime
World War II
Charles Dickens
Christmas
The Black Museum
Campbell Playhouse
A Christmas Carol
Les Misérables
London
Columbia Workshop
Hamlet
Scotland Yard
Vanity Fair
Helen Hayes
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Victor Hugo
Music Boxes
The Hitchhiker

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

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Latest Episodes

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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Fletcher Markle
Canadian radio producer and performer introduced as a guest in Life with Adam
Life with Adam
Episode: ⁠The Mercury Summer Theatre of the Air || Life with Adam | 1946
Mercedes McCambridge
Actress portraying Madame Lefevre
Mercury Theatre / CBS
Episode: Mercury Summer Theater of the Air || The Search For Henri Lefevre | 1946
Groucho Marx
Comedian and actor introduced as a guest on the program
Guest on The Orson Welles Almanac
Episode: The Orson Welles Almanac || Guest: Groucho Marx || 1944
Orson Welles
Actor portraying The Shadow on the program
The Shadow / Blue Coal sponsorship
Episode: The Shadow || The Bride of Death | Silent Avenger | The White Legion || 1938
Samuel S. Liebowitz
Legal advisor to the case, invited guest
Noted trial lawyer
Episode: Campbell Playhouse || Counsellor at Law | 1939
John Dietz
Director of Mercury Theatre on the Air episode
Mercury Theatre on the Air
Episode: Suspense || The Hitch-hiker (Orson Welles) | 1942
Sir Lancelot
Calypso singer from Trinidad
Trinidad/Tobago
Episode: Hello Americans || Ritmos de las Americas | 1943
Tito Guzza
Mexico's singing star of the screen
Mexico
Episode: Hello Americans || Ritmos de las Americas | 1943
Miguelito Valdes
Cuba's favorite calypso singer
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Episode: Hello Americans || Ritmos de las Americas | 1943

Hosts

John McIntyre
Host (announcer and closing host) with affiliation to The Complete Orson Welles.
Duane Old Time Radio
Host and producer of The Complete Orson Welles, coordinating curation and episode production.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Rare treasure

    What a treat. So thankful for the endeavor to assemble the works of this unique American genius. Well presented and catalogued. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoyIñigo
    United States2 months ago
  • Really good channel

    I really enjoy these old radio shows, especially the one’s featuring Orson Welles!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyNsanAngelo
    United States10 months ago
  • A welcome respite to current events

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr.Bursuc
    United Statesa year ago
  • No ads

    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gail - San Francisco
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    What a wonderful service

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gardnj
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the nostalgia and high-quality curation of old shows.
Fans love the archival focus and Welles-centric content.
The podcast is praised for dedication and lack of intrusive ads.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#231
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#188
Italy/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#60
South Africa/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#86
Switzerland/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#104
Chile/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#139
South Africa/Fiction

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Campbell Playhouse | The Patriot (Anna May Wong) | 1939
Q: What does it mean that China is looking westward?
It signifies a transformation in China as it adapts amidst the conflict with Japan.
Campbell Playhouse | The Patriot (Anna May Wong) | 1939
Q: Do you think it's possible to feel sympathy for Chinese and Japanese at the same time?
One comes to see that the pattern is always the same in wars, where both are victims.
Campbell Playhouse | The Patriot (Anna May Wong) | 1939
Q: Is the predicament of Chinese and Japanese who've intermarried unusual?
No, it is a very common situation, as depicted in my book.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Complete Orson Welles

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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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2. Mercedes McCambridge
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7. Sir Lancelot
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