The Great War of the Worlds Panic Myth
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The Immersive Experience of the 1938 Radio Broadcast
This chapter delves into the effects of Orson Welles' 1938 radio adaptation of 'War of the Worlds' on its listeners. It emphasizes how the broadcast's unique format and lack of commercial breaks created a convincing experience that incited widespread fear and confusion.
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