Archival Dispatch: 13 Historic Broadcasts Dated Across Amos 'n' Andy and Foy Willing
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Author: radio index
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Tags: Amos 'n' Andy, Charles Correll, Freeman Gosden, Robert Benchley, Foy Willing, Western Harmony, Original Filenames
Batch 17 Forensic Discoveries
Batch 17 resolves 13 historical broadcast recordings across two enduring American radio traditions: Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll's landmark comedy series Amos 'n' Andy (including wartime Rinso-sponsored episodes featuring guest stars Robert Benchley and Frank Morgan, plus rare 1930 and 1949 audition master discs) and 1946 syndicated transcription discs of western vocal masters Foy Willing And The Riders Of The Purple Sage.
1. Amos 'n' Andy — NBC Master Runs & Historic Discs Dated
Created, written, and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Broadcast Context |
|---|---|---|---|
Amos_Andy_Divorce_Inc.mp3 |
"Divorce Inc. (Guest: Robert Benchley)" | 1944-01-28 | Comedian Robert Benchley guest stars in a hilarious legal dispute sketch. |
Amos_Andy_With_Frank_Morgan.mp3 |
"Guest: Frank Morgan (Rinso Presentation)" | 1944-02-18 | MGM star Frank Morgan exchanges comic banter with the Kingfish. |
Amos_Andy_Andy_Gets_Married.mp3 |
"Andy Gets Married (Part 1)" | 1944-10-13 | Andy prepares for matrimony amidst escalating misunderstandings. |
Amos_Andy_Lawsuit_Against_Andy.mp3 |
"Lawsuit Against Andy (Rinso White Whistle)" | 1944-11-17 | The famous 'Rinso White' whistle introduces an Andy courtroom predicament. |
Amos_Andy_The_Broken_Clock.mp3 |
"The Broken Clock (Rinso Presentation)" | 1944-12-08 | Kingfish attempts to repair an antique clock with disastrous results. |
Amos_Andy_Promo_Billy_Murray.mp3 |
"Perfect Record 12597: Billy Murray & Walter Scanlon Amos 'n' Andy Promo" | 1930-04-15 | Rare 1930 Brunswick/Perfect promotional record featuring Billy Murray. |
Amos_Andy_NY_Auditions_Complete.mp3 |
"1949 CBS Television Network Auditions: Charles Correll & Freeman Gosden" | 1949-06-10 | Historic behind-the-scenes recording of Correll and Gosden's network auditions. |
2. Foy Willing And The Riders Of The Purple Sage (1946 Master Discs)
Syndicated 15-minute western music shows recorded at Universal Recorders in Hollywood:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Western Harmony Selections |
|---|---|---|---|
Foy_Willing_Trail_Herding_Cowboy.mp3 |
"Trail Herding Cowboy" | 1946-09-02 | Foy Willing and the Riders perform traditional trail ballads. |
Foy_Willing_Out_On_Open_Range.mp3 |
"Out on the Open Range" | 1946-09-04 | Accordion and four-part western harmonies on the open prairie. |
Foy_Willing_Rainbow_Over_Range.mp3 |
"There's a Rainbow Over the Range" | 1946-09-06 | Signature Republic Pictures song arrangement. |
Foy_Willing_Ole_Texas_Trail.mp3 |
"Ridin' Down That Ole Texas Trail" | 1946-09-09 | Upbeat guitar and vocal harmony western swing classic. |
Foy_Willing_Until_Payday_Rolls.mp3 |
"Until Payday Rolls Around" | 1946-09-11 | Comic cowboy payday ballad performed with fiddle accompaniment. |
Foy_Willing_Sagebrush_Symphony.mp3 |
"Sagebrush Symphony" | 1946-09-13 | Instrumental medley and harmony vocals of range favorites. |