Orson Welles Radio Almanac

D-Day Special

English · Radio, History

Orson Welles Radio Almanac is a radio program hosted by Orson Welles, whose distinctive voice and presence guide the broadcast. The title identifies this recording as a D-Day special, placing it in the context of the Allied landings in Normandy during World War II.

Welles’s radio work brings a strong sense of occasion to the listening experience, using spoken presentation to connect listeners with the events and concerns of its time. This special offers a historical broadcast perspective on D-Day, with Welles at the center of the program.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.