Archival Dispatch: 30 Master Broadcasts Dated Across Cecil and Sally, Easy Aces, Eb and Zeb, and Aunt Mary
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Author: radio index
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Tags: Cecil and Sally, Easy Aces, Jane Ace, Eb and Zeb, Aunt Mary, Daytime Drama, 1930s Radio, Original Filenames
Batch 31 Forensic Discoveries
Batch 31 resolves 30 classic radio broadcasts across four long-running serial giants: 8 early episodes of Johnny Patrick & Helen Troy's Cecil and Sally (August 1930), 7 network master broadcasts of Goodman & Jane Ace's Easy Aces (October 1936), 8 episodes of Pacific Coast storekeepers Eb and Zeb (May 1936), and 7 courtroom and family episodes of daytime drama Aunt Mary (February 1947).
1. Cecil and Sally — August 1930 Master Discs
Preserved from early 16-inch electrical transcription discs:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Comedy Situation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cecil_And_Sally_Math_Problem.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Cecil Solves Sally's Math Problem" | 1930-08-18 | Sally enlists Cecil to settle an impossible riddle. |
Cecil_And_Sally_Half_Built_House.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Adventures in a Half-Built House" | 1930-08-19 | Exploring neighborhood construction on an evening stroll. |
Cecil_And_Sally_Short_Changed.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Sally Insists She Was Short-Changed at the Movies" | 1930-08-20 | Mary Pickford movie tickets and ticket-booth confusion. |
Cecil_And_Sally_Alexander_Calls.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Alexander Calls Sally and Cecil Is Jealous" | 1930-08-21 | A rival suitor's telephone call sparks banter. |
Cecil_And_Sally_Diner_Order.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Ordering Lunch at the Crowded Diner" | 1930-08-22 | Fast-talking counter service at the downtown diner. |
Cecil_And_Sally_Spend_15_Dollars.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Cecil Plans How to Spend Fifteen Dollars" | 1930-08-25 | Cecil's unexpected financial windfall leads to big dreams. |
Cecil_And_Sally_Little_Otis.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Introduction to Little Otis" | 1930-08-26 | First appearance of mischievous neighborhood kid Otis. |
Cecil_And_Sally_Uncle_Thomas.mp3 |
"Cecil and Sally: Preparing for Uncle Thomas's Visit" | 1930-08-27 | Housecleaning ahead of Uncle Thomas's arrival. |
2. Easy Aces — October 1936 Network Master Broadcasts
Written by Goodman Ace and starring Jane Ace:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Ace Household Shenanigans |
|---|---|---|---|
Easy_Aces_Newspaper_Job.mp3 |
"Easy Aces: Ace Learns About His New Newspaper Job" | 1936-10-13 | Ace starts selling real estate advertising for the newspaper. |
Easy_Aces_Betty_Fight.mp3 |
"Easy Aces: Betty Talks to Jane About the Honeymoon Fight" | 1936-10-14 | Niece Betty returns home unexpectedly from her honeymoon. |
Easy_Aces_Carl_Betty.mp3 |
"Easy Aces: Carl Asks Betty to Marry Him" | 1936-10-15 | Family complications arise from the impending wedding proposal. |
Easy_Aces_Cook_Boyfriend.mp3 |
"Easy Aces: Ace's Cook Is Feeding Her Boyfriend" | 1936-10-20 | Ace discovers why the kitchen budget has skyrocketed. |
Easy_Aces_Neighbor_Mrs_Feather.mp3 |
"Easy Aces: Jane Meets Her New Neighbor Mrs. Feather" | 1936-10-21 | Jane encounters an overbearing neighbor who claims credit for everything. |
Easy_Aces_Bridge_Lessons.mp3 |
"Easy Aces: Jane Takes Bridge Lessons" | 1936-10-22 | Jane's unique logic bewilders the local bridge instructors. |
Easy_Aces_Book_Review.mp3 |
"Easy Aces: Jane Talks About a Book She Dislikes" | 1936-10-27 | Jane offers her unconventional literary critiques. |
3. Eb and Zeb — May 1936 General Store Serials
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Storefront Chronicle |
|---|---|---|---|
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_305.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: Collecting the Store Bill from Mr. Idy (Episode 305)" | 1936-05-18 | The partners attempt to collect $11.20 in overdue store credit. |
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_306.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: Closing Up the General Store (Episode 306)" | 1936-05-19 | Nighttime closing rituals and tallying daily accounts. |
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_307.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: Hector's Career as a Wrestler (Episode 307)" | 1936-05-20 | Discussion of Hector's athletic ambitions at the county ring. |
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_308.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: The County Fair Sheep Auction (Episode 308)" | 1936-05-21 | Livestock trading and auction house bargaining. |
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_309.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: Major Barnes Tells About Hector (Episode 309)" | 1936-05-22 | Major Barnes visits the store with town gossip. |
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_310.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: Morning Duties at the Store (Episode 310)" | 1936-05-25 | Sweep-up and unlocking for morning customers. |
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_311.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: County Tax Bills and New Tariffs (Episode 311)" | 1936-05-26 | Rural debates over town taxes and merchandise pricing. |
Eb_And_Zeb_Ep_312.mp3 |
"Eb and Zeb: Fresh Fish at 15 Cents a Pound (Episode 312)" | 1936-05-27 | Store marketing strategies and perishable inventory. |
4. Aunt Mary — February 1947 Daytime Drama
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Oakdale Community Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
Aunt_Mary_Jessie_Brett.mp3 |
"Aunt Mary: Jessie Agrees to Brett's Plan" | 1947-02-03 | Jessie and Ben Calvert navigate business partnerships. |
Aunt_Mary_Bill_Peggy_Date.mp3 |
"Aunt Mary: Bill Asks for a Date with Peggy" | 1947-02-04 | Romantic tensions at the Lane Farm on Willow Road. |
Aunt_Mary_Brett_Jessie_Kitt.mp3 |
"Aunt Mary: Brett and Jessie Talk About Kitt" | 1947-02-05 | Family loyalties are tested in Wakefield. |
Aunt_Mary_Mario_Carla.mp3 |
"Aunt Mary: Mario Has Doubts About Carla" | 1947-02-06 | Secrets revealed as Carla prepares dinner. |
Aunt_Mary_Thorndyke_Court.mp3 |
"Aunt Mary: Miss Thorndyke Discredited in Huntsville Court" | 1947-02-07 | Dramatic courtroom climax at the county seat. |
Aunt_Mary_Nick_Peggy_Jessie.mp3 |
"Aunt Mary: Nick and Peggy Run into Jessie" | 1947-02-10 | Unexpected confrontation on Main Street. |
Aunt_Mary_Kitt_Landlady.mp3 |
"Aunt Mary: Kitt's Landlady Wants Her to Move" | 1947-02-11 | Housing troubles disrupt the Wakefield community. |