h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Do you want to listen to seom really fun reenactors?

Apparently, those CBS news reporters who covered World War Ii got bored during peacetime. They seem to have been thinking, 'Gee, how I miss the excitement of being embedded on the frontlines, and those K-rations sure tasted good...'

Well, whatever. Be that as it may, in 1947, CBS radio was entertaining the life out of everybody with the series 'You Are There' - a re-enactment of history, as if CBS had been there. Talking up, interviewing the Historical Persosn on the Street, yelling 'Over to you, John Daly,' and ducking cannon fire at...

Seminary Ridge? Say what?

'The Confederate infantry has just come out of the woods...'

So, if you're up for it, try out "You Are There: Gettysburg':

http://www.authentichistory.com/1860-1865/2-sounds/4-otr/19471021_CBS-You_Are_There-Gettysburg.html

This webstie - Authentic History Center - is manned by a Michigan History teacher with the right idea: get teachers lots of realia and authentic information. I'm grateful.

Okay, the authenticity of the radio guys is open to question. But it will make you laugh, trust me. The 73-year-old private with a grudge against the Rebs is priceless - as is the crowing guy from Miss'ssippi who offers to protect the correspondent.

The sound effects are pretty cool, too. Hear those cannons roar, admire the Rebel yells...

Enjoy. And be glad you aren't really there.