…after seven decades in entertainment, a devotion to a medium that asked audiences to listen closely and imagine, which set the stage for the institution she would later create to keep that art alive.

A Career Spanning Seven Decades

Webber was one of America’s most prolific radio performers, with work that reached across radio, film, and television. She started her career at an age when most children were still discovering their interests, and from that early start she built a lasting place in American entertainment.

Her collaborations with celebrated figures like Welles and Hitchcock were part of that story, reflecting a career built on versatility and dedication to her craft.

Founding California Artists Radio Theatre

In 1984, Webber founded California Artists Radio Theatre, turning her lifelong commitment to radio drama into a lasting institution. The organization was built specifically to preserve the golden age of the medium she had helped shape as a performer.

That founding gave her legacy another dimension. She was not only an accomplished actress, but also a steward of the craft itself, determined to keep its traditions alive for future audiences.

A Lasting Legacy

Across seven decades, Webber’s work demonstrated just how much a single voice could carry.

Her death closes a remarkable chapter in American entertainment history. Yet the theater she founded remains standing as a defining expression of what she wanted to protect, carrying her legacy forward beyond her own lifetime.