The Campbell Playhouse
Welles Meets Wells
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The Campbell Playhouse is a dramatic radio series presented by Orson Welles, known for bringing literary works and stage plays to the microphone. Welles’s performances and adaptations give the program a strong theatrical character, with stories shaped for radio rather than simply read aloud.
The series offers dramatized fiction across a range of genres, drawing on established works as well as original material. In “Welles Meets Wells,” the title points to a meeting between Orson Welles and H. G. Wells, whose imaginative writing helped define modern science fiction. The program’s format centers on spoken performance, dialogue, and sound, inviting listeners to follow the story through voices and atmosphere.
Expect a polished, literary style that balances dramatic storytelling with the immediacy of live radio. Welles’s distinctive presence anchors the experience, while the theatrical presentation makes this a compelling choice for listeners interested in classic drama and radio adaptation.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.