Orson Welles Commentaries

Orson Welles Commentaries (1945–46) is an ABC radio series produced and directed by Orson Welles.

Featuring commentary by Welles, with reminiscences and readings from literature, the 15-minute weekly program aired Sunday afternoons at 1:15 p.m.

Lear Radio sponsored the program through the end of June 1946 when it failed to find a larger audience.

The series was continued by ABC as a sustaining show through October 6, 1946.

Orson Welles Commentaries was the last of Welles's own radio shows.

Welles's five broadcasts on the beating and blinding of decorated U.S. Army veteran Isaac Woodard in South Carolina (July 28 – August 25, 1946) brought significant national attention to the case.