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Episode 23, The War of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
Science fiction writer Scott Pearson (Star Trek: The Original Series: The More Things Change) and his daughter discuss several adaptations of the classic H. G. Wells novel The War of the Worlds, including the 1938 radio version, the 1953 movie, the 2005 remake, the 1978 musical version, the 1988 TV series, and a few movie versions you really don’t need to see.
Segments
Intro :30
Orson Welles’ 1938 Radio Show 1:12
Byron Haskin’s 1953 Movie 7:07
Steven Spielberg’s 2005 Movie 18:25
Comparing ’38, ’53, and ’05 34:45
Jeff Wayne’s 1978 Musical Version 35:45
The 1988 TV Series 38:29
The Unfortunate Adaptations 40:03
Dream Adaptations 43:21
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