Orson Welles Radio Almanac

English · Radio

Orson Welles Radio Almanac is a variety program hosted by Orson Welles, bringing together dramatic performance, conversation, and entertainment in a radio-magazine format. Welles’s commanding voice and theatrical sensibility give the program a distinctive center, while the almanac format makes room for different kinds of material rather than a single continuing story.

The show draws on the pleasures of live radio variety: spoken performances and other features share the broadcast, creating a changing sequence of segments. Its mix offers listeners a chance to hear Welles in a less narrowly dramatic setting, as a host guiding an eclectic program.

The result is an engaging blend of theatricality and variety, shaped by Welles’s presence and the program’s broad-ranging format. It suits listeners interested in classic radio performance and in hearing a celebrated actor bring his personality to a varied broadcast.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.