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Drama · 1938–1938

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

18 episodes

Play “2 Complete Stories”
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About this show

The Mercury Theatre on the Air is a drama radio series (1938–1938). Hosted by Orson Welles.

Episodes

On Goldie — 18 episodes · page 2 of 2

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  • Ep 18

    Nov 6, 1938 · 2 Complete Stories

    An exciting adventure of danger and madness in the Belgian Congo. "Life With father" is a series of well-done vignettes from the famous novel.

    58:29

  • Ep 19

    Nov 13, 1938 · A Passenger to Bali

    A good story about an evil "man without a country" who boards a freighter and then can't get off! An excellent performance by Orson as "The Flying Dutchman." The story was subsequently broadcast on "The Mercury Summer Theatre" on July 5, 1946 (see cat. #52743 and on "Escape" on D…

    60:18

  • Ep 20

    Nov 20, 1938 · Pickwick Papers

    Announced as the twentieth show of the series. Very English and very 19th century stories of jolly olde England.

    61:21
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    FAQ

    Can I stream The Mercury Theatre on the Air free on Goldie?
    Yes. The Mercury Theatre on the Air episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
    How many The Mercury Theatre on the Air episodes are on Goldie?
    Goldie has 18 playable The Mercury Theatre on the Air episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
    When did The Mercury Theatre on the Air originally air?
    The Mercury Theatre on the Air originally aired 1938–1938. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
    Does Goldie include transcripts for The Mercury Theatre on the Air?
    Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.