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228 – The Power and Peril of Storytelling: Orson Welles

Anecdotally Speaking

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This chapter delves into the infamous Halloween 1938 radio broadcast of 'War of the Worlds' by Orson Welles, which unintentionally incited mass hysteria among listeners. The incident not only skyrocketed Welles' fame but also paved the way for his groundbreaking film projects, including 'Citizen Kane.'

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