On this date in 1938, Orson Welles broadcast his radio play of The War of the Worlds. Unfortunately, he caused a national panic because most of the listeners thought the Martian invasion was real. Though later research has shown a good bit of the reports of people running from their homes was sensationalized. Makes a good story, though. *g*
I’ve always wondered how/why he didn’t repeatedly tell people it wasn’t real! *G*
Comment by Brandy — October 30, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
This always surprised me how people really believed it!
Happy Halloween!
Comment by Melissa Mc — October 31, 2008 @ 9:07 am