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Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air | Old Time Radio

Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air | Old Time Radio

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Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air stands as one of the most groundbreaking achievements of the golden age of radio. Featuring bold dramatizations, cinematic soundscapes, and Welles’ unmistakable voice, each restored episode showcases the creativity and power of the legendary Mercury players. From classic literature to gripping adventure tales, the series brought stories to life with unmatched intensity, atmosphere, and innovation—laying the foundation for modern audio drama and forever changing the medium.

🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.
Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.
Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio.

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Episodes
  • Mercury Theatre on the Air – “The Affairs of Anatole” (Old Time Radio Drama, 1938)
    Jan 14 2026

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    A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring a dramatic adaptation from the renowned Mercury Theatre on the Air. This episode, “The Affairs of Anatole,” originally aired on August twenty-second, nineteen thirty-eight, and showcases the sharp dialogue, theatrical storytelling, and sophisticated performances that defined the series.

    Mercury Theatre on the Air was famous for bringing literary works and original dramas to life through powerful narration, atmospheric sound design, and compelling voice performances. This episode blends intrigue, wit, and dramatic tension, reflecting the experimental and ambitious spirit that made the program one of the most influential radio series of its era.

    Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.

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    1 hr
  • Mercury Theatre on the Air – “Abraham Lincoln” (Historical Radio Drama, 1938)
    Jan 14 2026

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    A powerful radio dramatization from Mercury Theatre on the Air, presenting a dramatic portrait of Abraham Lincoln during one of the most defining periods in American history. Performed with the intensity and theatrical precision that made the series famous, this episode blends historical reflection with compelling dramatic storytelling, capturing the moral weight, leadership struggles, and human depth of one of the nation’s most enduring figures.

    Originally broadcast in nineteen thirty-eight, this production reflects the golden age of radio at its finest, when history, literature, and performance merged to create unforgettable audio experiences. The episode showcases the bold narrative style and immersive performances that would soon make the Mercury Theatre a cultural phenomenon.

    🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio. Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.

    🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.

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    1 hr
  • Mercury Theatre on the Air – “I’m a Fool / My Little Boy / Open Window” (1938)
    Jan 14 2026

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    A classic broadcast from Mercury Theatre on the Air, originally aired in August of nineteen thirty-eight. This episode features a trio of dramatic adaptations—I’m a Fool, My Little Boy, and Open Window—presented in the bold, experimental style that made the Mercury Theatre one of the most influential programs of radio’s golden age. Known for its innovative storytelling and theatrical intensity, the series brought sophisticated drama and literary adaptations to life through sound alone.

    Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection. Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.

    🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.

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    59 mins
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