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Monday, November 10, 2008

When Houston (and the country) thought aliens were invading

I'm sure you've heard about Orson Wells' infamous 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast that freaked out the entire radio receiving nation.

J.R. Gonzales of the Bayou City History blog found out Houstonians were scared too from the broadcast that aired on 740 KTRH in the Rice Hotel.

Gonzales found out Houston Mayor R.H. Fonville was a little offended by the incident.