Archival Dispatch: August 24 Calendar Walk — Edward R. Murrow (Battle of Britain), The Thin Man, and Dr. Kildare
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Tags: August 24, Calendar Walk, Edward R Murrow, This Is London, Battle of Britain, London Blitz, CBS News, Adventures of the Thin Man, Nick and Nora, Les Tremayne, Claudia Morgan, Maxwell House, Dr Kildare, Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, MGM, Clyde Beatty, Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Archie Andrews, Bob Hastings, Swift, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 24 Exhaustive Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 57)
This archival dispatch documents the comprehensive provenance, broadcast scheduling, commercial sponsorship, credited cast, production personnel, alternate circulating titles, serial multi-part narrative arcs, and story synopses for historical broadcasts transmitting on August 24 across American network, frontline war reporting, screwball detective comedy, and hospital medical drama radio history (1940–1952):
1. August 24 Archival Inventory (Increment 57)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story-First Plot Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr_Kildare_1950_08_24.mp3 Alt: Young Surgeon Dilemma, Lew Ayres Dr Kildare |
"The Young Surgeon's Dilemma (Lew Ayres & Lionel Barrymore — MGM)" | MGM Synd. 1950-08-24 (WMGM NY) |
Sustaining MGM Radio Attractions |
Lew Ayres (Dr. Kildare), Lionel Barrymore (Dr. Gillespie) | Max Brand (Creator), William P. Rousseau, Dick Joy | ["Drama", "Medical", "Hospital", "Human Interest", "Anthology"] |
At Blair General Hospital, Dr. James Kildare confronts a difficult diagnostic puzzle involving an injured concert pianist whose paralysis may be psychological rather than physical, seeking the gruff wisdom of mentor Dr. Leonard Gillespie. |
Clyde_Beatty_1950_08_24.mp3 Alt: King Of Clowns, Clyde Beatty Kelloggs 1950 |
"The King of Clowns (Clyde Beatty Big Cat Circus — Kellogg's)" | Mutual (WOR) 1950-08-24 5:30 PM EDT |
Kellogg's Cereals Kellogg's Corn Flakes |
Clyde Beatty, Hal Peary, Lurene Tuttle | Shirley Thomas (Producer), Paul Pierce, Frank Goss | ["Adventure", "Circus", "Animals", "Action", "Family"] |
World-renowned big cat trainer Clyde Beatty investigates mysterious sabotage under the big top after the circus's beloved lead clown is targeted during a daring three-ring lion act. |
Clyde_Beatty_1952_08_24.mp3 Alt: Escape Black Leopard, Clyde Beatty 1952 |
"The Escape of the Black Leopard (Starring Clyde Beatty — Mutual)" | Mutual (WOR) 1952-08-24 5:00 PM EDT |
Sustaining Circus Adventure Drama |
Clyde Beatty (Self), Herb Vigran, Parley Baer | Shirley Thomas (Producer), Paul Pierce, Frank Goss | ["Adventure", "Circus", "Animals", "Action", "Family"] |
Clyde Beatty uses his whip, chair, and extraordinary instincts when a dangerous black leopard escapes its traveling circus cage near a crowded county fair midway. |
Thin_Man_1945_08_24.mp3 Alt: TCOT Talking Horse, Nick Nora Maxwell House |
"The Case of the Talking Horse (Les Tremayne & Claudia Morgan — Maxwell House)" | CBS (WABC) 1945-08-24 8:30 PM EWT |
General Foods Corp. Maxwell House Coffee |
Les Tremayne (Nick), Claudia Morgan (Nora), Asta | Dashiell Hammett, Himan Brown, Tom Shirley | ["Detective", "Comedy", "Mystery", "Hardboiled", "Crime"] |
While vacationing in Saratoga, sophisticated sleuth Nick Charles and Nora investigate the murder of a wealthy racehorse trainer whose prized stallion is rumored to talk and reveal racetrack betting fixers for Maxwell House Coffee. |
Murrow_1940_08_24.mp3 Alt: Air Raid Over Thames, Murrow Battle of Britain |
"This Is London: Air Raid Over the Thames (Edward R. Murrow — CBS)" | CBS (WABC) 1940-08-24 6:45 PM EDST |
Sustaining CBS Transatlantic News |
Edward R. Murrow (London), Elmer Davis (New York) | CBS News Special Events Team in London & New York | ["News", "Journalism", "World War II", "Historical", "Live Broadcast"] |
"This... is London." Edward R. Murrow delivers a gripping live rooftop broadcast during a massive Luftwaffe bombing raid on London, describing anti-aircraft shrapnel lighting up the night sky, sirens wailing over the Thames, and the calm resilience of British civilians during the height of the Battle of Britain. |
Archie_Andrews_1946_08_24.mp3 Alt: Archies Summer Jalopy, Archie Andrews Swift 1946 |
"Archie's Summer Jalopy Disaster (Bob Hastings as Archie — Swift's)" | NBC (WEAF) 1946-08-24 10:30 AM EDT |
Swift & Company Peter Pan Peanut Butter |
Bob Hastings (Archie), Hal Stone (Jughead), Gloria Mann | Bob Montana (Creator), Kenneth MacGregor, Kenneth Banghart | ["Comedy", "Sitcom", "Teen", "High School", "Americana"] |
Riverdale teen Archie Andrews and loyal pal Jughead Jones attempt to rebuild an old jalopy to impress Veronica Lodge, resulting in an explosive carburetor backfire that coats Mr. Lodge's flower garden in motor grease. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 24
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 24: 342
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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