Archival Dispatch: September 3 Calendar Walk — Nat King Cole, Jim French & Fitch Bandwagon
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Author: radio index
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Tags: September 3, Calendar Walk, Howard Miller Show, Howard Miller, Nat King Cole, WBBM Chicago, CBS, Capitol Records, Imagination Theater, Jim French, Harry Nile, Louis L'Amour Theater, The Fitch Bandwagon, Jack McLean, Richard Himber, Dick Powell, F.W. Fitch Shampoo, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
September 3 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 710)
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 3 across candid Chicago radio studio interviews with Nat King Cole on WBBM, Jim French's contemporary audio drama showcases and Louis L'Amour western adaptations, high-spirited dance orchestra battles on The Fitch Bandwagon for Fitch Dandruff Remover Shampoo, and midwestern rock-and-roll disc jockey broadcasts, Nat King Cole (1955), Jim French (2000, 2006), Jack McLean and Richard Himber on The Fitch Bandwagon (1939, 1944), and Howard Miller (1939–2006):
1. September 3 Archival Inventory (Increment 710)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HowardMiller_1955_NatKingCole.mp3 Alt: Interviews Nat King Cole CBS Chicago Howard Miller Show |
"Interview with Nat King Cole on WBBM Chicago" | WBBM Chicago / CBS 1955-09-03 |
Sustaining Music & Celebrity Chat |
Howard Miller (Host) | Nat King Cole (Guest) | ["Music", "Interview", "Howard Miller", "Nat King Cole", "WBBM"] |
Howard Miller conducts a candid in-studio interview with Nat King Cole regarding his latest Capitol record releases and national nightclub tour. |
HowardMiller_1957_HitRecords.mp3 Alt: Howard Miller Show 1957 Episode |
"Top Chicago Hit Records and Disc Jockey Chat with Howard Miller" | WBBM Chicago / CBS 1957-09-03 |
Sustaining Disc Jockey Show |
Howard Miller (Host) | WBBM Radio Crew | ["Music", "Talk", "Howard Miller", "WBBM", "Disc Jockey"] |
Chicago disc jockey Howard Miller spins top pop 40 singles, takes listener requests, and offers commentary on local Midwest teen music trends. |
Imagination_2000_ClearChannel.mp3 Alt: Clear Channel and Authenticity Imagination Theater |
"Clear Channel and Authenticity with Jim French" | Syndication / KIXI 2000-09-03 |
Sustaining Audio Drama |
Jim French (Host) | Phil Harper (Harry Nile) | ["Drama", "Mystery", "Imagination Theater", "Jim French", "Harry Nile"] |
Jim French discusses the preservation of genuine classic radio audio techniques before presenting a vintage private detective dramatization. |
Imagination_2006_FourCardDraw.mp3 Alt: Louis L'Amour Theater - Four Card Draw Imagination Theater |
"Louis L'Amour Theater (Four-Card Draw) with Jim French" | Syndication 2006-09-03 |
Sustaining Western Audio Drama |
Western Dramatic Cast | Jim French & L'Amour | ["Western", "Adventure", "Imagination Theater", "Louis LAmour", "Jim French"] |
A solitary frontier drifter in a high-stakes saloon poker tournament uses quick-draw wits to expose a crooked card dealer. |
FitchBandwagon_1939_JackMcLean.mp3 Alt: JACK MCLEAN Fitch Bandwagon |
"Jack McLean and His Orchestra with Fitch Shampoo" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1939-09-03 7:30 PM EDST |
F.W. Fitch Company Fitch Dandruff Remover |
Jack McLean & Orch. | Toby Reed (Announcer) | ["Music", "Big Band", "Fitch Bandwagon", "Jack McLean", "Fitch"] |
Bandleader Jack McLean leads his popular dance orchestra in swinging pop hits and lively sweet-melody arrangements. |
FitchBandwagon_1944_DickHimber.mp3 Alt: Fitch Bandwagon 1944 Episode |
"Dick Himber and His Orchestra with Fitch Shampoo" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1944-09-03 7:30 PM EWT |
F.W. Fitch Company Fitch Shampoo |
Dick Powell (Guest MC) | Richard Himber & Orch. | ["Music", "Big Band", "Fitch Bandwagon", "Richard Himber", "Fitch"] |
Violinist and conductor Richard Himber presents orchestral swing favorites and comedic musical magic tricks. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: September 3
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on September 3: 451 / 469 (18 remaining)
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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