Defying the direct orders of Davidson Taylor and CBS, The Mercury Theatre on the Air puts on the greatest Halloween show to ever play on broadcast radio. CastAri Stidham as Orson WellesKeaton Talmadge as Ora NicholsJim Brannigan as John H

Episode 5: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Oct 29th, 2020 22m 6s

The pot boils over as Orson attacks John Houseman in front of The Mercury Theatre on the Air, prompting Davidson Taylor to cancel the adaptation of War of the Worlds and substitute it with a rerun of their previous show.CastAri Stidham as O

Episode 4: Look Who’s Still Standing

Oct 22nd, 2020 24m 30s

After another all-nighter and a humiliating pitch meeting, Ora confronts Orson in his apartment and demands honesty, integrity, and transparency from here on out; lest the entire show falls apart.CastAri Stidham as Orson WellesKeaton Talma

Episode 3: Tired of War

Oct 15th, 2020 18m 43s

A sleepless night raises tension among the ranks as Davidson Taylor comes calling for a script that isn’t ready; while the impending news of war encroaches the already stressful work and demands of Orson Welles.CastAri Stidham as Orson Well

Episode 2: Lunches and Dinners

Oct 8th, 2020 21m 23s

War of the Worlds proves to be a tough nut to crack as John Houseman attempts to juggle the anxiety of the Mercury Theatre on the Air’s key performers and the ego of their leader, Orson Welles, as each grapple with the unadaptable story. Ca

Episode 1: Something For Children

Oct 1st, 2020 24m 31s

After a hectic Sunday performance, Orson Welles and The Mercury Theatre on the Air turn to the stars for guidance when it comes to creating an exciting radio play for the Columbia Broadcasting System's upcoming Halloween show.CastAri Stid

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A Message from Orson Welles

Sep 30th, 2020 1m 37s

We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special announcement from Orson Welles, subject of The Martian Broadcast, an exciting audio drama from Soul Drifter Studios and Praelia Productions.

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