Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen
In yet another contributing factor, it is thought that many people (upwards of 50%)
tuned in late to the broadcast. This was largely because a great many listeners
switched at an inopportune moment from a rival network, which was broadcasting
the wildly popular Charlie McCarthy Show. About 10 minutes into this show, a
singer would be introduced, and .... read more.
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See also
Radio
1944
The War Of The Worlds. Santiago in Chile suffers a major panic when the Welles broadcast is remade to terrifying effect.
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1949
The War Of The Worlds. A third radio inspired panic was triggered in Quito, Ecuador, but this one was deadly.
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