Archival Dispatch: 17 Master Broadcasts Dated Across The Smiley Burnette Show, Psychedelic 60s Radio Spots, and Ave Maria Hour
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Author: radio index
Reading: 4 min
Tags: Smiley Burnette, Western Comedy, Country Music, Psychedelic Rock, 13th Floor Elevators, Steppenwolf, Harry Nilsson, Ave Maria Hour, Original Filenames
Batch 49 Forensic Discoveries
Batch 49 resolves 17 historic radio broadcasts across Hollywood country-western transcription programming, late-1960s psychedelic rock radio advertising, and sacred drama: 8 syndicated transcription shows from The Smiley Burnette Show (1947, featuring western swing guest Tommy Duncan and songs with Sweet Georgia Brown), 7 rare psychedelic radio promos and commercials from Psychedelic Promos And Radio Spots (1967–1969, including Roky Erickson's 13th Floor Elevators Bull of the Woods LP spot, Steppenwolf's Dunhill LP promo, and Harry Nilsson's surreal commercial jingle), and 2 foundational 1939 inaugural episodes of the Ave Maria Hour.
1. The Smiley Burnette Show — 1947 Hollywood Country-Western Syndication
Starring Smiley Burnette, the Whippoorwills, and Sweet Georgia Brown:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Comedy Song & Musical Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
Smiley_When_Youre_Smiling.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'When You're Smiling' (Guest Tommy Duncan)" | 1947-04-18 | Western swing vocalist Tommy Duncan duets with Smiley. |
Smiley_Talk_Of_The_Town.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'Talk of the Town'" | 1947-05-02 | Comedic monologue and accordion-led western ballads. |
Smiley_Powder_Face_Sunshine.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'Powder Your Face With Sunshine'" | 1947-05-16 | Uplifting pop-country novelty melody. |
Smiley_Someones_Kitchen_Dinah.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'Someone's in the Kitchen with Dinah'" | 1947-05-30 | Rousing acoustic singalong with the Whippoorwills. |
Smiley_Swamp_Buggy_Rag.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'Swamp Buggy Rag'" | 1947-06-13 | Fast fingerpicking country ragtime instrumental. |
Smiley_Catfish_Look_Worm.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'Catfish, Take a Look at That Worm'" | 1947-06-27 | Rural fishing humor and novelty sound effects. |
Smiley_Foggy_River.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'Foggy River'" | 1947-07-11 | Classic country harmony rendition of Fred Rose's standard. |
Smiley_Tweedle_O_Twill.mp3 |
"The Smiley Burnette Show: 'Tweedle-O-Twill'" | 1947-07-25 | Gene Autry / Fred Rose western song interpreted by Burnette. |
2. Psychedelic Promos And Radio Spots — 1967–1969 Counterculture Radio Artifacts
Broadcast on underground FM and AM top-40 stations:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Band / Artist & Radio Spot |
|---|---|---|---|
Psychedelic_13th_Floor_Elevators.mp3 |
"13th Floor Elevators: 'Bull of the Woods' LP Radio Promo" | 1969-03-05 | Psychedelic pioneer Roky Erickson's landmark Texas acid-rock release. |
Psychedelic_Steppenwolf_Birthday.mp3 |
"Steppenwolf: 'At Your Birthday Party' Dunhill LP Spot" | 1969-03-20 | Heavy rock promo with 13 mind-bending tracks. |
Psychedelic_Muntz_Cartridge_City.mp3 |
"Muntz Cartridge City: 8-Track Car Stereo Installation Spot" | 1968-06-14 | Earl 'Madman' Muntz stereo tape car installation promo on Roscoe Blvd. |
Psychedelic_Saturdays_Children.mp3 |
"Saturday's Children: Chicago Electric Co. Psychedelic Spot" | 1967-10-18 | Garage rock group recording for the local utility campaign. |
Psychedelic_Harry_Nilsson_Ban.mp3 |
"Harry Nilsson: Ban Roll-On Deodorant Psychedelic Commercial" | 1968-04-22 | Surreal chamber-pop jingle composed and sung by Harry Nilsson. |
Psychedelic_Improper_Bostonians.mp3 |
"The Improper Bostonians: WRKO Boston 68-AM Station Jingle" | 1967-08-11 | Local psychedelic rock group performing top-40 radio ID. |
Psychedelic_Freddy_Cannon_Torchlight.mp3 |
"Freddy Cannon & The Epics: Live at the Torchlight Concert Spot" | 1968-07-26 | Teen club concert promo for the rock-and-roll legend. |
3. Ave Maria Hour — 1939 Franciscan Friars Historical Drama
Produced in New York City by the Friars of the Atonement:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Beatitude Dramatization |
|---|---|---|---|
Ave_Maria_First_Beatitude.mp3 |
"Ave Maria Hour: The First Beatitude - Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (Part 1)" | 1939-10-08 | The inaugural Beatitudes dramatic radio broadcast. |
Ave_Maria_Second_Beatitude.mp3 |
"Ave Maria Hour: The Second Beatitude - Blessed Are the Meek (Part 2)" | 1939-10-15 | Dramatic portrayal of humility and spiritual fortitude. |