Archival Dispatch: August 27 Calendar Walk — The Witch's Tale, Philco Hall of Fame, and Rudy Vallee
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Tags: August 27, Calendar Walk, The Witch's Tale, Alonzo Deen Cole, Adelaide Fitz-Allen, Aztec Knife, Philco Radio Hall of Fame, Paul Whiteman, Martha Tilton, Deems Taylor, A Man Named Jordan, Rocky Jordan, Jack Moyles, Jay Novello, Rudy Vallee, Fleischmanns Yeast, Ray Perkins, Mary Boland, Eugene Pallette, Sealtest, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 27 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 218)
This archival dispatch documents the historical provenance, broadcast scheduling, commercial sponsorship, credited cast, production personnel, alternate circulating titles, and pure narrative synopses for broadcasts transmitting on August 27 across American and international network radio, Alonzo Deen Cole's chilling Aztec curse in The Witch's Tale, Paul Whiteman on The Philco Radio Hall of Fame, Jack Moyles in A Man Named Jordan, and three distinct eras of The Rudy Vallee Show (1931 Fleischmann's Yeast with Ray Perkins, 1936 with Mary Boland, and 1942 Sealtest with Eugene Pallette & Xavier Cugat) (1931–1950):
1. August 27 Archival Inventory (Increment 218)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Witchs_Tale_1935.mp3 Alt: The Knife of Sacrifice, 1935 |
"The Knife of Sacrifice" | Mutual (WOR) 1935-08-27 9:30 PM EDST |
Sustaining Early Horror Drama |
Adelaide Fitz-Allen (Old Nancy) | Alonzo Deen Cole (Creator) | ["Horror", "Supernatural", "Occult", "Anthology", "Mystery"] |
Old Nancy the Witch recounts the gruesome supernatural tale of an Aztec ceremonial obsidian dagger that exerts an irresistible hypnotic urge upon its modern collectors. |
Come_Out_Wherever_1944.mp3 Alt: Philco Hall of Fame 1944-08-27 |
"Come Out, Wherever You Are (Philco Revue)" | NBC Blue (WJZ) 1944-08-27 6:00 PM EWT |
Philco Corp. Philco Radios |
Paul Whiteman, Martha Tilton | Deems Taylor (Host) | ["Variety", "Music", "Vaudeville", "Big Band", "Pop Standards"] |
Paul Whiteman conducts orchestral selections, Martha Tilton sings wartime hits, and guest stars stage theatrical comedy sketches honoring the week's entertainment achievements. |
Man_Named_Jordan_1950.mp3 Alt: Dr. Markoff's Discovery, Cairo 1950 |
"Dr. Markoff's Discovery" | CBS (KNX) 1950-08-27 6:30 PM EDT |
Sustaining Mystery Drama |
Jack Moyles (Rocky), Jay Novello (Sabaaya) | Larry Roman, Cliff Howell | ["Noir", "Detective", "Exotic", "Crime", "Hardboiled"] |
Cafe proprietor Rocky Jordan is drawn into danger in Cairo when an archaeologist carrying an ancient papyrus map is stabbed in the alley behind the Cafe Tambourine. |
Rudy_Vallee_1931.mp3 Alt: Ray Perkins, Fleischmann 1931 |
"Guest Ray Perkins" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1931-08-27 8:00 PM EDST |
Standard Brands Fleischmann's Yeast |
Rudy Vallee, Ray Perkins | Graham McNamee, NBC Staff | ["Variety", "Music", "Comedy", "Pop Standards", "Early Radio"] |
Rudy Vallee croons popular ballads and welcomes radio humorist Ray Perkins for witty piano interludes and musical satire. |
Rudy_Vallee_1936.mp3 Alt: Guest - Mary Boland, 1936 |
"Guest Mary Boland" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1936-08-27 8:00 PM EDST |
Standard Brands Fleischmann's Yeast |
Rudy Vallee, Mary Boland | Graham McNamee, NBC Staff | ["Variety", "Music", "Comedy", "Hollywood", "Theatre"] |
Stage and screen comedienne Mary Boland performs a dramatic sketch alongside orchestral hits from Rudy Vallee's Connecticut Yankees. |
Rudy_Vallee_1942.mp3 Alt: Guest - Eugene Pallette, Sealtest |
"Guest Eugene Pallette" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1942-08-27 10:00 PM EWT |
Sealtest, Inc. Sealtest Ice Cream |
Rudy Vallee, Eugene Pallette, Joan Davis | Xavier Cugat and his Orchestra | ["Variety", "Comedy", "Music", "Hollywood", "Latin"] |
Gravel-voiced character actor Eugene Pallette trades hilarious insults with Rudy Vallee and Joan Davis amid Latin rhythms by Xavier Cugat. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 27
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 27: 221
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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