Archival Dispatch: September 1 Calendar Walk — Orson Welles & Rita Hayworth, The Goldbergs, and 93 KHJ
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Tags: September 1, Calendar Walk, Lux Radio Theatre, Orson Welles, Rita Hayworth, Break of Hearts, Cecil B DeMille, The Goldbergs, Gertrude Berg, Molly Goldberg, Oxydol, Duz, 93 KHJ Boss Radio, Johnny Mann Singers, Serenade in Blue, Airmen of Note, USAF, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
September 1 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 553)
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 September 1 across dramatic Hollywood adaptations, classic Jewish-American domestic comedy, 1960s top-40 Boss Radio station IDs, and Air Force recruitment big band concerts, Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth in Break of Hearts on Lux Radio Theatre (1944), Gertrude Berg in The Goldbergs for Oxydol and Duz (1942, 1943), 93 KHJ Boss Radio jingles (1966), and Serenade in Blue (1942–1966):
1. September 1 Archival Inventory (Increment 553)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lux_1944_BreakHearts1.mp3 Alt: A Lux Break of Hearts Orson Welles Rita |
"Break of Hearts (Part 1) with Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth" | CBS / AFRS 1944-09-01 9:00 PM EWT |
Lever Brothers Lux Toilet Soap |
Orson Welles, Hayworth | Cecil B. DeMille (Host) | ["Drama", "Romance", "Lux Radio Theatre", "Orson Welles", "Rita Hayworth"] |
A brilliant orchestral conductor falls passionately in love with a young music student and proposes marriage before embarking on a European tour. |
Lux_1944_BreakHearts2.mp3 Alt: B Lux Conclusion |
"Break of Hearts (Part 2 - Conclusion) with Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth" | CBS / AFRS 1944-09-01 9:30 PM EWT |
Lever Brothers Lux Soap / AFRS |
Orson Welles, Hayworth | Cecil B. DeMille (Host) | ["Drama", "Romance", "Lux Radio Theatre", "Orson Welles", "Rita Hayworth"] |
Marital estrangement and alcoholism threaten to ruin the conductor's career until his estranged wife returns to conduct his comeback concert. |
KHJ_1966_StationID.mp3 Alt: 93 KHJ Boss Radio: 'More Music / 93 KHJ' |
"More Music / 93 KHJ Station ID Chime with The Johnny Mann Singers" | KHJ Los Angeles 1966-09-01 |
RKO General Boss Radio ID |
Johnny Mann Singers | Robert W. Morgan (DJ) | ["Jingle", "Station ID", "Boss Radio", "KHJ", "Johnny Mann"] |
A crisp acapella station jingle and signature electronic chime identify the top-40 Boss Radio broadcast from Los Angeles. |
Goldbergs_1942_Hayride.mp3 Alt: Plans For A Hay Ride The Goldbergs |
"Plans for a Hayride with Gertrude Berg and Oxydol" | CBS (WABC) 1942-09-01 5:15 PM EWT |
Procter & Gamble Oxydol Detergent |
Gertrude Berg (Molly) | Gertrude Berg (Writer) | ["Comedy", "Domestic", "The Goldbergs", "Gertrude Berg", "Oxydol"] |
Molly Goldberg rallies her East Side neighbors to organize a community autumn hayride for local working youths. |
Goldbergs_1943_SecretOut.mp3 Alt: The Secret Is Out, Again The Goldbergs |
"The Secret Is Out, Again with Gertrude Berg and Duz" | CBS (WABC) 1943-09-01 1:45 PM EWT |
Procter & Gamble Duz Soap Powder |
Gertrude Berg, Waters | Gertrude Berg (Writer) | ["Comedy", "Domestic", "The Goldbergs", "Gertrude Berg", "Duz"] |
Molly attempts to smooth over misunderstandings when an overheard conversation about a surprise wedding present spreads across the tenement. |
Serenade_1959_Neighbor.mp3 Alt: First Tune Is Hi Neighbor Serenade in Blue |
"Hi, Neighbor! with The Airmen of Note and United States Air Force" | USAF Syndication 1959-09-01 |
U.S. Air Force Aviation Careers |
The Airmen of Note | USAF Radio Unit | ["Music", "Big Band", "Swing", "Serenade In Blue", "USAF"] |
The official dance orchestra of the United States Air Force performs big band swing arrangements and spotlights Air Force career opportunities. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: September 1
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on September 1: 240 / 389
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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