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'''''Hello Americans''''' (1942–43) is a [[CBS |
'''''Hello Americans''''' (1942–43) is a [[CBS]] radio series produced, directed and hosted by [[Orson Welles]]. Created to promote inter-American understanding and friendship during [[World War II]], the series aired Sundays at 8 p.m. ET beginning November 15, 1942. Its last broadcast was January 31, 1943.<ref>Hickerson, Jay, ''The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to All Circulating Shows''. Hamden, Connecticut, second edition December 1992, page 303</ref> Sponsored by the [[Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs]], the drama series featured many of the actors from Welles's [[Mercury Theatre]] repertory ensemble. |
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''Hello Americans'' was produced concurrently with Welles's other CBS series, ''[[Ceiling Unlimited]]'', a salute to the aviation industry, and his work was considered a significant contribution to the war effort.<ref>''Orson Welles on the Air: The Radio Years.'' New York: [[Paley Center for Media|The Museum of Broadcasting]], catalogue for exhibition October 28–December 3, 1988, page 64</ref> |
''Hello Americans'' was produced concurrently with Welles's other CBS series, ''[[Ceiling Unlimited]]'', a salute to the aviation industry, and his work was considered a significant contribution to the war effort.<ref>''Orson Welles on the Air: The Radio Years.'' New York: [[Paley Center for Media|The Museum of Broadcasting]], catalogue for exhibition October 28–December 3, 1988, page 64</ref> |