Archival Dispatch: August 29 Calendar Walk — Harry James, The Magic Key, and Family Theater
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Tags: August 29, Calendar Walk, Harry James and His Music Makers, Helen Ward, Chesterfield, Adventures in Research, Westinghouse, Dr Phillips Thomas, The Magic Key of RCA, Robert L Ripley, Milton Berle, Frank Black, RCA Victor, Family Theater, Stephen McNally, Maureen OSullivan, Patrick Peyton, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 29 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 358)
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, Harry James playing the chart-topping Latin swing classic Amor for Chesterfield (1944), Robert L. Ripley & Milton Berle headlining The Magic Key of RCA (1937), Stephen McNally & Maureen O'Sullivan hosting Family Theater (1951–1956), and Westinghouse's Adventures in Research (1937–1956):
1. August 29 Archival Inventory (Increment 358)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Harry_James_1944.mp3 Alt: Amor James 1944 |
"Amor" | CBS (WABC) 1944-08-29 7:15 PM EWT |
Liggett & Myers Chesterfield Cigarettes |
Harry James, Ward | The Music Makers | ["Music", "Swing", "Big Band", "Trumpet", "Vocal"] |
Harry James and his orchestra perform fiery swing arrangements and smooth Latin dance rhythms including the chart hit 'Amor'. |
Adventures_Res_1944.mp3 Alt: Aids To Aviation |
"Aids to Aviation" | Westinghouse Synd 1944-08-29 |
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. |
Dr. Phillips Thomas | Paul Shannon (Ann) | ["Science", "Education", "Docudrama", "Aviation", "Technology"] |
A scientific examination of radio beacon navigation and high-frequency radar developments that guide transport pilots through dense storms. |
Adventures_Res_1950.mp3 Alt: Deaf Postmaster |
"The Deaf Postmaster" | Westinghouse Synd 1950-08-29 |
Westinghouse Electric Corp. |
Dr. Phillips Thomas | Paul Shannon (Ann) | ["Science", "Biography", "History", "Invention", "Docudrama"] |
The biographical story of a persistent 19th-century inventor whose hearing impairment led to pioneering acoustic telegraph breakthroughs. |
Magic_Key_1937.mp3 Alt: Ripley Berle Black 1937 |
"Guest Robert L. Ripley, Milton Berle, and Frank Black" | NBC Blue (WJZ) 1937-08-29 2:00 PM EDST |
RCA Victor Radios & Tubes |
Frank Black, Ripley | Milton Berle & Symphony | ["Variety", "Music", "Comedy", "Orchestral", "Symphonic"] |
An international variety gala featuring oddities recounted by Robert L. Ripley, comedy sketches from Milton Berle, and symphonic overtures. |
Family_Theater_1951.mp3 Alt: Masquerade McNally |
"Masquerade" | Mutual (WOR) 1951-08-29 9:30 PM EDT |
Sustaining Catholic Broadcasters |
Stephen McNally (Host) | Father Patrick Peyton | ["Drama", "Inspirational", "Mystery", "Suspense", "Anthology"] |
A wealthy executive attending a high-society masquerade ball discovers a conspiracy by counterfeit business partners to take over his estate. |
Family_Theater_1956.mp3 Alt: The Big Day OSullivan |
"The Big Day" | Mutual (WOR) 1956-08-29 9:30 PM EDT |
Sustaining Catholic Broadcasters |
Maureen O'Sullivan (Host) | Father Patrick Peyton | ["Drama", "Inspirational", "Family", "Marriage", "Anthology"] |
A nervous young bride experiences wedding day doubts until a heartfelt conversation with her grandmother reaffirms her commitment. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 29
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 29: 216
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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