War of the Worlds & The Lost World

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Oct. 31, 2009

A Halloween double feature complete with aliens and dinosaurs. First, join Leonard Nimoy and other actors from STAR TREK and STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION as they recreate the classic radio thriller. Originally performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre of the Air, WAR OF THE WORLDS is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of chills, thrills and great literature. Then, Arthur Conan Doyle’s rollicking adventure tale THE LOST WORLD follows a scientific expedition deep into the Amazon jungle – right back into the time of dinosaurs and cavemen. The broadcast includes a conversation with Leonard Nimoy and a special insider's tour of the Dino Lab at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County.

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Join actors from Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation as they recreate this classic radio thriller. Directed by John de Lancie, the breathless pace and convincing details make it clear why the 1938 broadcast of an "eyewitness report" of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic in 1938. Originally performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre of the Air, War of the Worlds is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of chills, thrills and great literature. Directed by John de Lancie, starring Leonard Nimoy, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden, Wil Wheaton, Meagan Fay, Jerry Hardin, Dwight Schultz, Armin Shimerman, Tom Virtue and John de Lancie. Written by H.G. Wells and Howard Koch.

In the second hour, Arthur Conan Doyle’s rollicking adventure tale follows a scientific expedition deep into the Amazon jungle – right back into the time of dinosaurs and cave men. Before Jurassic Park, before Indiana Jones - there was The Lost World! Written by Doyle Arthur Conan, John de Lancie and Nat Segaloff. Starring Josh Clark, Kyle Colerider-Krugh, Peter Paige, Kirsten Potter, Kate Steele, Tom Virtue and Kenny Williams.

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