And radio stations prepare for their annual tradition.
Many of them play Orson Welles' 'The War of the Worlds,' probably the most influential radio broadcast ever. Done by "The Mercury Radio Theatre", it scared the pants off the nation. Contrary to popular belief, there were no suicides due to the broadcast. Authorities did attempt to stop the broadcast due to what was happening with people. Those involved said Welles had no earthly idea of the commotion he was causing.

Within two years, Welles was in Hollywood and would begin production on what many would call the greatest moton picure of all time, Citizen Kane. Yet for overall impact, nothing he did would ever compare with his broadcast of October 30, 1938 when he scared the wits out of a nation using his imagination, and at the end reminding them, "it's Halloween."
We need more men such as Welles to remind us to use our imaginations and enjoy doing so. This holiday season, when you decorate and celebrate, use that part of your mind and remember to enjoy.