Archival Dispatch: 29 Master Broadcasts Dated Across Bob and Ray, The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy, This Is the Story, and The World Tomorrow
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Author: radio index
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Tags: Bob and Ray, Mary Backstayge, Satire, Uncle Jimmy, William Farnum, Warner Brothers, This Is the Story, Robert Ripley, Gene Autry, Herbert W Armstrong, Original Filenames
Batch 54 Forensic Discoveries
Batch 54 resolves 29 historic radio broadcasts across classic comedy satire, pre-WWII syndicated serials, narrative history, and international broadcasting: 8 legendary satirical broadcasts from Bob and Ray (1953–1976, featuring the foundational run of their celebrated parody Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife, WNBC studio broadcasts, and the WOR mystery show), 7 episodes of Warner Brothers' 1938 syndicated daily drama The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy (starring silent cinema star William Farnum), 8 narrative docudramas from This Is the Story (covering Mary Pickford, Robert Ripley, Gutenberg's press, Gene Autry, Yehudi Menuhin, Ulysses S. Grant, and AFRS Tour of Duty), and 6 theological and geopolitical radio addresses from Herbert W. Armstrong's The World Tomorrow (1980–1982).
1. Bob and Ray — 1953–1976 Radio Satire & Parody Masterpieces
Starring comedy legends Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Comedy Parody & Routine |
|---|---|---|---|
Bob_Ray_Mary_Backstayge_01.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 01: Show Folks)" | 1953-06-01 | The inaugural broadcast of the legendary soap opera parody. |
Bob_Ray_Mary_Backstayge_02.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 02: Meredith Jinx)" | 1953-06-02 | The mysterious attic jinx baffles janitor Wallace Feedy. |
Bob_Ray_Mary_Backstayge_09.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 09: Hauled Away)" | 1953-06-11 | The Backstayge family stranded in their absurd rowboat odyssey. |
Bob_Ray_Mary_Backstayge_10.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 10: The Orlop)" | 1953-06-12 | Boarding the vintage ship Orlop off Long Island Sound. |
Bob_Ray_WNBC_Brownies.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: WNBC Studio Broadcast & Natalie's Brownies" | 1954-10-18 | Live in-studio comedy banter over audience baked goods. |
Bob_Ray_WOR_Mystery_Name.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: The WOR Show & The Mystery Name" | 1973-03-23 | Call-in listeners quiz the deadpan duo over obscure trivia. |
Bob_Ray_Conversation_Citizens.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: The Conversation Between Two Citizens" | 1959-11-12 | Absurdist man-on-the-street political interview satire. |
Bob_Ray_Grand_Finale.mp3 |
"Bob and Ray: Grand Finale & Sign-Off" | 1976-04-30 | The beloved radio comedy partners close their network run. |
2. The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy — 1938 Warner Bros. Radio Production
Starring silent-film dramatic legend William Farnum as Uncle Jimmy:
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Serial Chapter Arc |
|---|---|---|---|
Uncle_Jimmy_Episode_042.mp3 |
"The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 42" | 1938-03-08 | Small-town philosophy and neighborhood disputes resolved. |
Uncle_Jimmy_Episode_044.mp3 |
"The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 44" | 1938-03-10 | Uncle Jimmy assists a struggling young inventor. |
Uncle_Jimmy_Episode_061.mp3 |
"The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 61" | 1938-03-31 | Springtime developments at the family homestead. |
Uncle_Jimmy_Episode_075.mp3 |
"The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 75" | 1938-04-19 | A mysterious newcomer arrives in the village. |
Uncle_Jimmy_Episode_086.mp3 |
"The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 86" | 1938-05-04 | Community festival preparations and secret rivalries. |
Uncle_Jimmy_Episode_092.mp3 |
"The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 92" | 1938-05-12 | A runaway youth finds sanctuary and wisdom. |
Uncle_Jimmy_Episode_098.mp3 |
"The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 98" | 1938-05-20 | Dramatic reconciliations before the summer recess. |
3. This Is the Story — 1945–1950 History Docudramas
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Historical Subject Matter |
|---|---|---|---|
This_Is_Story_Robert_E_Lee.mp3 |
"This Is the Story: Robert E. Lee's Mother & Young Einstein" | 1950-02-14 | The near-burial of Ann Hill Carter and childhood Einstein anecdotes. |
This_Is_Story_Mary_Pickford.mp3 |
"This Is the Story: Village of London & Mary Pickford" | 1950-03-21 | How locking a stage door launched America's Sweetheart. |
This_Is_Story_Easter_Eggs_Ripley.mp3 |
"This Is the Story: Easter Eggs & Robert Ripley" | 1950-04-04 | The Lisbon origins of Easter eggs and Robert Ripley's global quest. |
This_Is_Story_Gutenberg_Byrd.mp3 |
"This Is the Story: Gutenberg Printing Press & Admiral Byrd" | 1950-05-16 | The wine press inspiration and Antarctic polar exploration. |
This_Is_Story_Mustard_Gene_Autry.mp3 |
"This Is the Story: The Discovery of Mustard & Gene Autry" | 1950-06-06 | Accidental condiment history and Gene Autry's telegraph clerk days. |
This_Is_Story_Whitman_Menuhin.mp3 |
"This Is the Story: Walt Whitman & Yehudi Menuhin" | 1950-06-20 | Literary controversies and the child prodigy violinist. |
This_Is_Story_Grant_Verdi.mp3 |
"This Is the Story: Ulysses S. Grant & Giuseppe Verdi" | 1950-07-11 | General Grant's Civil War campaigns and Verdi's operatic triumphs. |
AFRS_Tour_Of_Duty_Lt_OBrien.mp3 |
"AFRS Tour of Duty: Lieutenant O'Brien (Jack Edwards)" | 1945-09-08 | Armed Forces Radio Service combat drama starring Jack Edwards. |
4. Herbert W. Armstrong: The World Tomorrow — 1980–1982 Broadcasts
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Topic & Prophecy Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Armstrong_Gods_Timetable.mp3 |
"The World Tomorrow: God's Timetable" | 1981-02-15 | Biblical chronology and prophetic countdowns. |
Armstrong_Message_World_Peace.mp3 |
"The World Tomorrow: The One Message of World Peace" | 1980-10-19 | Analysis of global geopolitical tensions and peace initiatives. |
Armstrong_Old_Testament.mp3 |
"The World Tomorrow: Should We Use the Old Testament?" | 1981-05-24 | The foundational role of Hebrew scriptures in modern theology. |
Armstrong_World_War_3.mp3 |
"The World Tomorrow: World War III & Biblical Prophecy" | 1982-03-07 | Cold War military developments compared to scriptural prophecy. |
Armstrong_Law_Vs_Grace.mp3 |
"The World Tomorrow: Law vs. Grace & Modern Science" | 1980-07-27 | Theological examination of scientific materialism vs faith. |
Armstrong_Authority_Scripture.mp3 |
"The World Tomorrow: The Authority of Scripture" | 1981-09-13 | Textual reliability and historical verification of the Bible. |