Archival Dispatch: August 29 Calendar Walk — Rocky Jordan, This Is Jazz, and Rudy Vallee
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Tags: August 29, Calendar Walk, A Man Named Jordan, Jack Moyles, Larry Roman, Rocky Jordan, This Is Jazz, Rudi Blesh, Wild Bill Davison, Albert Nicholas, The Rudy Vallee Show, Robert L Ripley, Dionne Quintuplets, Fleischmanns Yeast, Sealtest, Alan Reed, Peg LaCentra, Paul Whiteman Presents, Ed Gardner, Duffys Tavern, Philco, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 29 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 348)
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 29 across American network radio and syndication, Jack Moyles starring as Rocky Jordan in Istanbul smuggling intrigues on A Man Named Jordan (1951), Rudi Blesh hosting New Orleans jazz icons on This Is Jazz (1947), Rudy Vallee interviewing cartoonist Robert Ripley and paying tribute to the Dionne Quintuplets for Fleischmann's Yeast (1935–1940), and Paul Whiteman hosting Duffy's Tavern's Ed Gardner for Philco (1935–1951):
1. August 29 Archival Inventory (Increment 348)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This_Is_Jazz_1947.mp3 Alt: Wild Bill Davison 1947 |
"Rudi Blesh Welcomes Wild Bill Davison and Albert Nicholas" | Mutual (WOR) 1947-08-29 9:00 PM EDT |
Sustaining Traditional Jazz |
Rudi Blesh, Davison | Archey & Nicholas | ["Jazz", "Dixieland", "Music", "Ragtime", "Swing"] |
Jazz historian Rudi Blesh hosts fiery Dixieland improvisations and authentic New Orleans ragtime ensembles. |
Man_Named_Jordan_10.mp3 Alt: Istanbul Smuggling (10) |
"The Istanbul Smuggling Affair (Episode 10)" | CBS (WCBS) 1951-08-29 4:30 PM EDT |
Sustaining Daytime Adventure |
Jack Moyles (Jordan) | Larry Roman (Writer) | ["Adventure", "Detective", "Hardboiled", "Serial", "Espionage"] |
Rocky Jordan interrogates a shady Turkish antique merchant and uncovers a secret compartment containing stolen currency plates. |
Man_Named_Jordan_11.mp3 Alt: Istanbul Smuggling (11) |
"The Istanbul Smuggling Affair (Episode 11)" | CBS (WCBS) 1951-08-29 4:45 PM EDT |
Sustaining Daytime Adventure |
Jack Moyles (Jordan) | Larry Roman (Writer) | ["Adventure", "Detective", "Hardboiled", "Serial", "Espionage"] |
Rocky Jordan evades waterfront gunmen along the Golden Horn while escorting a frightened courier to the American consulate. |
Rudy_Vallee_1935.mp3 Alt: Quintuplets Ripley 1935 |
"The Dionne Quintuplets and Robert L. Ripley" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1935-08-29 8:00 PM EDST |
Standard Brands Fleischmann's Yeast |
Rudy Vallee, Ripley | Connecticut Yankees | ["Variety", "Music", "Interview", "Pop Standard", "Vocal"] |
Rudy Vallee interviews cartoonist Robert Ripley about world oddities and presents a live radio remote tribute to the Dionne Quintuplets. |
Rudy_Vallee_1940.mp3 Alt: Alan Reed Peg LaCentra |
"Guest Alan Reed and Peg LaCentra" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1940-08-29 8:00 PM EDST |
National Dairy Sealtest Ice Cream / Milk |
Rudy Vallee, Reed | Peg LaCentra (Vocal) | ["Variety", "Music", "Comedy", "Vocal", "Pop Standard"] |
Rudy Vallee trades comedic poetry verses with Alan Reed and features lush romantic vocals by songstress Peg LaCentra. |
Paul_Whiteman_1943.mp3 Alt: Guest Ed Archie Gardner |
"Guest Ed 'Archie' Gardner" | NBC (WEAF) 1943-08-29 8:00 PM EWT |
Philco Corporation Philco Radios & Phonographs |
Paul Whiteman, Gardner | Whiteman Orchestra | ["Music", "Jazz", "Variety", "Orchestral", "Comedy"] |
Paul Whiteman and his orchestra welcome Duffy's Tavern proprietor Ed Gardner for hilarious tavern sketches and symphonic jazz. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 29
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 29: 156
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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