Archival Dispatch: August 29 Calendar Walk — The Man Called X, UN Story, and Welcome Travelers
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Author: radio index
Reading: 3 min
Tags: August 29, Calendar Walk, The Man Called X, Herbert Marshall, Leon Belasco, J Richard Kennedy, Frigidaire, UN Story, United Nations, Jimmy Grier, Welcome Travelers, Tommy Bartlett, Spic and Span, Ivory, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
August 29 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 368)
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 international UN syndication, Herbert Marshall as secret agent Ken Thurston in The Man Called X smashing an arms cartel on the Black Sea for Frigidaire (1948), Tommy Bartlett interviewing visitors on Welcome Travelers for Spic and Span (1950), and four United Nations broadcast presentations including Jimmy Grier's orchestra and global aviation safety on The UN Story (1948–1950):
1. August 29 Archival Inventory (Increment 368)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Welcome_Travelers_1950.mp3 Alt: Welcome Travelers |
"Interviewing Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tobel in Chicago" | NBC (WNBC) 1950-08-29 10:00 AM EDT |
Procter & Gamble Spic and Span / Ivory |
Tommy Bartlett (Host) | Bob Cunningham (Ann) | ["Human Interest", "Audience Participation", "Travel", "Interview", "Chicago"] |
Tommy Bartlett interviews cross-country travelers arriving at Chicago's train depot and awards vacation prizes. |
Man_Called_X_1948.mp3 Alt: Contraband 1948 |
"The Black Sea Contraband Ring" | CBS (WCBS) 1948-08-29 8:30 PM EDT |
General Motors Frigidaire Appliances |
Herbert Marshall, Belasco | J. Richard Kennedy (Author) | ["Espionage", "Detective", "Adventure", "Cold War", "Thriller"] |
Ken Thurston travels to Istanbul to intercept an international maritime smuggling cartel transporting illegal arms across the Black Sea. |
UN_Story_1950_Grier.mp3 Alt: Jimmy Grier Medley |
"The Jimmy Grier Musical Medley" | UN Radio Synd 1950-08-29 |
United Nations Public Information |
Jimmy Grier and Orchestra | UN Radio Staff | ["Music", "Orchestral", "Big Band", "Docudrama", "United Nations"] |
Maestro Jimmy Grier conducts an orchestral showcase featuring a medley of his popular compositions to promote international goodwill. |
UN_Story_1950_Jeep.mp3 Alt: First Song - Jeep Jockey |
"Jeep Jockey Jump and The Armed Forces Swing Band" | UN Radio Synd 1950-08-29 |
United Nations Public Information |
UN Radio Orchestra | UN Radio Staff | ["Music", "Jazz", "Swing", "Big Band", "United Nations"] |
An international musical variety broadcast highlighting lively swing arrangements including the energetic jazz tune 'Jeep Jockey Jump'. |
UN_Story_1950_Wings.mp3 Alt: Wings Over the World |
"Wings Over the World" | UN Radio Synd 1950-08-29 |
United Nations Public Information |
Dramatic Repertory | UN Radio Staff | ["Docudrama", "Aviation", "Educational", "International", "United Nations"] |
A global aviation dramatization celebrating international civil aviation pacts ensuring cross-border air rescue and passenger safety. |
UN_Story_1950_Anvil.mp3 Alt: First Song - Anvil Chorus |
"The Anvil Chorus Swing Special" | UN Radio Synd 1950-08-29 |
United Nations Public Information |
UN Symphony Orchestra | UN Radio Staff | ["Music", "Classical", "Orchestral", "Symphonic", "United Nations"] |
The orchestra performs a modern swing adaptation of Verdi's classical 'Anvil Chorus' celebrating postwar global reconstruction. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: August 29
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on August 29: 276
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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