War of the Worlds (1988) 50th Anniversary Edition

A slightly updated version of Howard Koch's classic script, broadcast in 1988 for the 50th Anniversary of Orson Welles' classic broadcast.

Professor Richard Pierson ... Jason Robards
News Anchorman ... Steve Allen
Senior Commentator ... Douglas Edwards
Rose Butler ... Terry Gross
Carl Phillips ... Scott Simon
Captain Lansing ... Rene Auberjonois
The Stranger ... Hector Elizondo
Gene Morgan ... Philip Proctor
Charlie Wilmuth ... Sydney Walker
General Smith ... Charles A. Martinet
Lieutenant Voght ... Joe Paulino
Newswoman ... Mary Dilts
Reporter ... Don West
Reporter ... Mary Fallow
Reporter ... Michael Skoler

Written by Howard Koch
Additional Dialogue by Terry Gross. Michael Skoler and members of the Company
Adapted and Directed by David Ossman
Sound Design by Randy Thom

Originally presented by WGBH Radio, Boston