Archival Dispatch: August 28 Calendar Walk — Inner Sanctum, Dr. Christian, and One Night Stand
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Tags: August 28, Calendar Walk, Inner Sanctum Mystery, Himan Brown, Paul McGrath, Carters Little Liver Pills, Dr Christian, Jean Hersholt, Rosemary DeCamp, Vaseline, One Night Stand, Jimmy Dorsey, Nat King Cole, Desi Arnaz, Gene Krupa, Anita ODay, AFRS, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 28 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 261)
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 28 across American network radio and Armed Forces Radio Service, Himan Brown's chilling poker murder thriller on Inner Sanctum Mystery for Carter's Little Liver Pills, two humanitarian town dramas starring Jean Hersholt in Dr. Christian for Vaseline, and three premier Armed Forces Radio Service One Night Stand big band sessions (Jimmy Dorsey, Desi Arnaz at Ciro's, and Gene Krupa with Anita O'Day) (1940–1946):
1. August 28 Archival Inventory (Increment 261)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inner_Sanctum_1945.mp3 Alt: Dead Man's Deal, Carters |
"Dead Man's Deal" | CBS (WABC) 1945-08-28 9:00 PM EWT |
Carter Products Carter's Little Liver Pills |
Paul McGrath (Host), Larry Haines | Himan Brown, Robert Sloane | ["Horror", "Suspense", "Noir", "Psychological Thriller", "Macabre"] |
A desperate gambler murders his wealthy partner in an underground poker club, only to receive chilling telephone calls from the dead man demanding his cut. |
Dr_Christian_1940.mp3 Alt: Medal for a Hero, Vaseline |
"Medal for a Hero" | CBS (WABC) 1940-08-28 8:30 PM EDST |
Chesebrough Mfg Vaseline Hair Tonic |
Jean Hersholt, Rosemary DeCamp | CBS Dramatic Staff | ["Medical", "Drama", "Small Town", "Americana", "Moral"] |
Dr. Christian helps a modest young town clerk overcome public cowardice accusations after saving trapped flood victims without taking credit. |
Dr_Christian_1946.mp3 Alt: Adventure in Tutoring |
"Adventure in Tutoring" | CBS (WABC) 1946-08-28 8:30 PM EDT |
Chesebrough Mfg Vaseline Petroleum Jelly |
Jean Hersholt, Rosemary DeCamp | CBS Dramatic Staff | ["Medical", "Drama", "Family", "Small Town", "Youth"] |
Dr. Christian arranges academic tutoring for a struggling high school athlete while mending a strained relationship between the boy and his strict father. |
One_Night_Stand_1944.mp3 Alt: Straighten Up And Fly Right |
"Jimmy Dorsey — Straighten Up and Fly Right" | AFRS 1944-08-28 |
US Military AFRS Swing Broadcast |
Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra | Bob Eberly, Kitty Kallen | ["Music", "Big Band", "Swing", "Jazz", "Military"] |
Jimmy Dorsey leads his orchestra in a live swing concert for overseas military servicemen, featuring Nat King Cole's hit 'Straighten Up and Fly Right'. |
One_Night_Stand_1945.mp3 Alt: My Pet Brunette, Desi Arnaz |
"Desi Arnaz — My Pet Brunette" | AFRS 1945-08-28 |
US Military AFRS Swing Broadcast |
Desi Arnaz and his Orchestra | Ciro's Hollywood Club | ["Music", "Latin", "Afro-Cuban", "Big Band", "Dance"] |
Desi Arnaz leads his Afro-Cuban dance orchestra in spirited conga rhythms and Latin ballroom numbers from the Ciro's nightclub in Hollywood. |
One_Night_Stand_1946.mp3 Alt: Mabel, Mabel, Gene Krupa |
"Gene Krupa — Mabel, Mabel" | AFRS 1946-08-28 |
US Military AFRS Swing Broadcast |
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra | Anita O'Day | ["Music", "Big Big", "Jazz", "Swing", "Vocal"] |
Drummer Gene Krupa leads his driving big band through intense jazz arrangements, highlighted by the swinging rhythm tune 'Mabel, Mabel'. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 28
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 28: 36
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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