The Infamous "War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast Was a Magnificent Fluke

Welles really touched the nerve of the American public. We hardly ever talk about anything from the 30's, especially radio shows. But mention this and everyone knows of it or had family who originally heard the broadcast. My grandparents laughed after telling us how scared they were while listening to it. They lived in Yankton, SD and Jordan Township, PA. My maternal grandfather stayed up all night with his shotgun on the porch. It was only the next day when he heard it was a show.