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Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America | Gail Jarrow
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Acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938, in this nonfiction title. Jarrow highlights the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and the repercussions which remain relevant today. On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was, in fact, a radio drama based on H. G. Wellss War of the Worlds, performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players. Some listeners became angry once they realized they had been tricked, and the reaction to the broadcast sparked a national discussion about fake news, propaganda, and the role of radio. Archival photographs and images, as well as an authors note, timeline, bibliography, and index round out this stellar nonfiction title.
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I loved teaching about the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds when teaching the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. The fact that the broadcast was so well done that listeners could not tell it was a performance rather than fact demonstrates the persuasive power of information platforms. This account details the origin of the broadcast screenplay, the input of the actors and those involved, and the effect the broadcast had on listeners.

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Gail Jarrow, I love you so. This is a fantastic and timely account of the 1938 radio dramatization of The War of the Worlds that sparked panic in many listeners. Hand this to anyone concerned about “fake news” or anyone who rolls their eyes upon hearing that phrase. #nonfiction #yalit