Archival Dispatch: August 23 Calendar Walk — The Lone Ranger, Fred Waring, and David Rose
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Tags: August 23, Calendar Walk, The Lone Ranger, Earle Graser, John Todd, Fran Striker, Silver Cup Bread, Bond Bread, Fred Waring, Pennsylvanians, Old Gold Cigarettes, Columbia University, California Melodies, David Rose, Maxine Gray, Curt Massey, Proudly We Hail, Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 23 Exhaustive Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 44)
This archival dispatch documents the comprehensive provenance, broadcast scheduling, commercial sponsorship, credited cast, production personnel, alternate circulating titles, and story synopses for historical broadcasts transmitting on August 23 across American network and syndicated broadcasting history (1933–1953):
1. August 23 Archival Inventory (Increment 44)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story-First Plot Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Proudly_Hail_1953_08_23.mp3 Alt: Three Strikes and Out, Peter Lind Hayes 1953 |
"Three Strikes and Out (Starring Peter Lind Hayes & Mary Healy)" | Syndication 1953-08-23 (Transcribed Show 334) |
U.S. Army & Air Force Armed Forces Recruiting |
Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, John McIntire | Charles Powers (Director), Martin Block (Announcer) | ["Drama", "Anthology", "Military", "Sports", "Morale"] |
A talented minor league baseball pitcher drafted into military service learns the value of discipline and selfless teamwork on the field and in uniform, overcoming personal frustration to lead his service squad to a championship victory. |
California_1941_08_23.mp3 Alt: California Melodies, David Rose Maxine Gray |
"California Melodies: David Rose's Orchestra with Maxine Gray & Curt Massey" | Mutual (KHJ) 1941-08-23 7:00 PM PST |
Sustaining Mutual-Don Lee Music |
David Rose and his Orchestra, Maxine Gray, Curt Massey | David Rose (Conductor), Frank Hemingway (Announcer) | ["Music", "Easy Listening", "Big Band", "Vocal", "Orchestral"] |
Maestro David Rose leads his string orchestra in signature shimmering arrangements of 'Holiday for Strings' and 'Poinciana', featuring romantic vocals by Maxine Gray and Curt Massey. |
Fred_Waring_1933_08_23.mp3 Alt: College Medley Waring, Fred Waring Old Gold |
"Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians: Columbia University Medley (Old Gold)" | CBS (WABC) 1933-08-23 10:00 PM EDST |
P. Lorillard Co. Old Gold Cigarettes |
Fred Waring & Pennsylvanians, Lane Sisters, Babs & Brothers | Fred Waring (Director), David Ross (Announcer) | ["Music", "Big Band", "Vocal", "Choral", "Variety"] |
Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians present an energetic musical half-hour for Old Gold Cigarettes, featuring collegiate fight song medleys celebrating Columbia University, novelty choruses, and harmonies by the Lane Sisters. |
Lone_Ranger_1935_08_23.mp3 Alt: Ambush Coyote Pass, Silver Cup Lone Ranger |
"Ambush at Coyote Pass (Silver Cup Bread)" | WXYZ / Mutual 1935-08-23 7:30 PM EST |
Gordon Baking Co. Silver Cup Bread |
Earle Graser (Lone Ranger), John Todd (Tonto) | Fran Striker (Writer), James Jewell, Harold True | ["Western", "Adventure", "Action", "Drama"] |
The masked rider of the plains and his faithful Indian companion Tonto thwart a gang of outlaws who established a toll blockade at Coyote Pass to rob frontier stagecoaches. |
Lone_Ranger_1937_08_23.mp3 Alt: Rustlers Red River, Bond Bread Lone Ranger |
"The Rustlers of Red River (Bond Bread)" | WXYZ / Mutual 1937-08-23 7:30 PM EST |
General Baking Co. Bond Bread |
Earle Graser (Lone Ranger), John Todd (Tonto) | Fran Striker (Writer), Charles Livingstone, Fred Foy | ["Western", "Adventure", "Action", "Drama"] |
The Lone Ranger and Tonto track a mysterious brand-altering rustler ring operating along the Red River border, exposing a corrupt cattle inspector in league with the outlaws. |
Lone_Ranger_1939_08_23.mp3 Alt: Testimony, Sheriffs Testimony Lone Ranger |
"The Sheriff's Testimony (Bond Bread)" | WXYZ / Mutual 1939-08-23 7:30 PM EST |
General Baking Co. Bond Bread |
Earle Graser (Lone Ranger), John Todd (Tonto) | Fran Striker (Writer), Charles Livingstone, Fred Foy | ["Western", "Adventure", "Action", "Drama"] |
When an honest sheriff is framed for bribery by corrupt town bosses to prevent him from giving court testimony, The Lone Ranger rides in to uncover the hidden ledger that proves the lawman's innocence. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 23
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 23: 264
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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