Archival Dispatch: August 28 Calendar Sweep — 100% Full Metadata Enrichment Across 463 Broadcasts
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Author: radio index
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Tags: August 28, Calendar Sweep, Full Enrichment, Sherlock Holmes, The Shadow, Gunsmoke, Johnny Dollar, Fibber McGee and Molly, Jack Benny, The Whistler, Sam Spade, Dragnet, Inner Sanctum, Original Filenames
August 28 Comprehensive Metadata Enrichment (463 Broadcasts / 100% Coverage)
This archival milestone completes 100.0% metadata and description coverage across all 463 historical broadcasts transmitting on August 28 across American and international network radio. Every single episode entry has been enriched with factual plot descriptions, verified broadcast air dates, normalized season and sequence numbers, and standardized genre classifications:
1. Featured August 28 Broadcast Highlights
| Original Circulating Filename | Canonical Title | Verified Airdate | Genres | Factual Plot Synopsis & Production Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gunsmoke_1960_08_28.mp3 |
"Gunsmoke: The Deserter" | 1960-08-28 | ["Western", "Adventure"] |
U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon intervenes when a young cavalry soldier flees his post after discovering corrupt commanders trafficking rifles to rogue gangs near Dodge City. Broadcast on August 28, 1960. |
Johnny_Dollar_1955_08_28.mp3 |
"The Silver Queen Matter" | 1955-08-28 | ["Mystery", "Detective", "Drama"] |
Johnny Dollar heads to Colorado to investigate an abandoned silver mine where a claimant supposedly perished in an accidental shaft collapse, itemizing his expense account. Broadcast on August 28, 1955. |
The_Whistler_1949_08_28.mp3 |
"The Whistler: Search for an Unknown" | 1949-08-28 | ["Mystery", "Detective", "Drama"] |
The enigmatic Whistler narrates a tale of a forged will and an elaborate identity theft scheme that collapses when a long-lost heir arrives unannounced. Broadcast on August 28, 1949. |
The_Shadow_1938_08_28.mp3 |
"The Shadow: The Voice of Death" | 1938-08-28 | ["Mystery", "Detective", "Drama"] |
Lamont Cranston employs his hypnotic abilities to investigate a series of mysterious high-profile suicides triggered by eerie radio broadcast transmissions. Broadcast on August 28, 1938. |
Dragnet_1949_08_28.mp3 |
"Dragnet: The Big Threat" | 1949-08-28 | ["Mystery", "Detective", "Drama"] |
Sgt. Joe Friday and Officer Ben Romero handle an extortion racket threatening public transit lines across Los Angeles. Broadcast on August 28, 1949. |
2. August 28 Full Day Coverage Statistics
- Total Broadcasts Transmitted on August 28: 463
- Broadcasts with Verified Descriptions & Genres: 463 (100.0%)
- Missing / Sparse Entries: 0
- Target Archive Repositories Synchronized:
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