The Mercury Theatre on the Air, Vol. 1

The Mercury Theatre, founded in 1937 by Orson Welles and John Houseman, was a renowned independent repertory company in New York City known for its acclaimed stage productions and innovative radio programs. Their weekly CBS radio show, "The Mercury Theatre on the Air," featured powerful adaptations of literary classics, highlighted by Orson Welles and a talented cast, with Bernard Herrman composing the music. The series gained fame for its dramatic episodes, including "Dracula," "A Tale of Two Cities," and the famous broadcast of "The War of the Worlds," which marked a turning point for the program.