Thanks, folks, for all the great answers to my question “What do you think of when you think of The War Of The Worlds?”
I got a bunch of great answers via Livejournal, Facebook, email and even Twitter! Very helpful stuff, thanks!
(Except for that one answer about Tom Cruise… you know who you are.) *laughing*
Tony Caselli 
Did someone send you to the WNYC Radio Lab podcast?
Yes, they did! Thanks for pointing it out, though!
Have I mentioned that your “If I call a blackout…” icon is one of my favorites? I laugh every time I see it!! I’m Artistic Director now, but I spent many years as a stage manager and that brings back so many wonderful memories!!