Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America
by Gail Jarrow
Gail Jarrow examines the 1938 broadcast of The War of the Worlds and the public reaction that made it one of America’s most famous radio events. Spooked! provides an accessible historical look at broadcasting, media influence, and the story behind the so-called invasion of America.
About This Book
Spooked! examines the 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds and the public reaction associated with it.
Gail Jarrow explores how a fictional broadcast became connected to reports of fear and confusion across America.
The book places this well-known media event in its historical context.
It offers readers an accessible look at broadcasting, public response, and the enduring story of the so-called invasion of America.
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