Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Season 1 Episode 5: The War of the Worlds

Jun 19, 1955NR15m8.5

Orson discusses the effect of his 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast on America, and how the attack on Pearl Harbor was not believed by many because of this.

Orson Welles' Sketch Book background

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Early Days

1. The Early Days

Aired: Apr 24, 1955

Welles discusses a timely earthquake, first-night audiences at the Gate Theat...

Episode 2 Critics

2. Critics

Aired: May 8, 1955

Welles talks about a Boston performance of Five Kings, the consequences of Pe...

Episode 3 The Police

3. The Police

Aired: May 22, 1955

Orson discusses the invasion of privacy by police and the authorities at home...

Episode 5 The War of the Worlds

5. The War of the Worlds

Aired: Jun 19, 1955

Orson discusses the effect of his 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast on Amer...

Episode 6 Bullfighting

6. Bullfighting

Aired: Jul 3, 1955

Welles tells the true story of Bonito the bull. Robert Flaherty's story was p...


Info about Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Talk-Show