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Orson Welles' Sketch Book is a series of six short television commentaries by Orson Welles for the BBC in 1955. Written and directed by Welles, the 15-minute episodes present the filmmaker's commentaries on a range of subjects. Welles frequently draws from his own experiences and often illustrates the episodes with his own sketches.
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- 1. The Early DaysNow viewing1955-04-2415mWelles discusses a timely earthquake, first-night audiences at the Gate Theatre in Dublin, and how he came to be an actor.
- 2. Critics1955-05-0815mWelles talks about a Boston performance of Five Kings, the consequences of Percy Hammond's negative review of the Voodoo Macbeth, and a curse placed on the film It's All True.
- 3. The Police1955-05-2215mWelles relates the story of Isaac Woodard, a decorated black World War II veteran who was blinded in a brutal 1946 beating by South Carolina police.
- 4. Houdini/John Barrymore/Voodoo Story/The People I Missed1955-06-0515mPrompts used by actors and others; remembering Harry Houdini; observations on gender differences in the appreciation of magic tricks; John Barrymore.
- 5. The War Of The Worlds1955-06-1915mThe famous 1938 Mercury Theatre broadcast mistaken by many listeners for a real Martian invasion, and the consequent skepticism during the presentation of Norman Corwin's Between Americans on December 7, 1941; and the opening night of the Mercury stage flop, Danton's Death.
- 6. Bullfighting1955-07-0315mWelles tells the true story of Bonito the bull. Robert Flaherty's story was partially filmed in 1942 for Welles's unfinished film, It's All True.
- 7. Postscript1955-05-0715m
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How many seasons does Orson Welles' Sketch Book have?
Orson Welles' Sketch Book has 1 season and 7 episodes.
When did Orson Welles' Sketch Book first air?
Orson Welles' Sketch Book first aired in 1955.
Is Orson Welles' Sketch Book still running?
Orson Welles' Sketch Book's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Orson Welles' Sketch Book?
Orson Welles' Sketch Book is classified as Talk.