Archival Dispatch: September 4 Calendar Walk — Inner Sanctum, Dr. Christian & Green Hornet
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Author: radio index
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Tags: September 4, Calendar Walk, Inner Sanctum Mystery, Raymond Edward Johnson, Paul McGrath, Himan Brown, Colgate, Bromo-Seltzer, Dr Christian, Jean Hersholt, Rosemary DeCamp, Vaseline, Chesebrough, The Green Hornet, Al Hodge, Raymond Hayashi, Fran Striker, Pick of the Pops, Alan Freeman, BBC Radio 1, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
September 4 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 720)
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 4 across two macabre squeaking-door horrors on Inner Sanctum Mystery (Raymond Edward Johnson in 1943 for Colgate and Paul McGrath in 1950 for Bromo-Seltzer), River's End medical domestic dramas starring Jean Hersholt on Dr. Christian for Vaseline, Fran Striker's vigilante crime crusades on The Green Hornet, and Alan Freeman counting down Britain's top chart singles on BBC Radio 1, Raymond Edward Johnson (1943), Paul McGrath (1950), Jean Hersholt (1940, 1946), Al Hodge (1940), and Alan Freeman (1940–1972):
1. September 4 Archival Inventory (Increment 720)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InnerSanctum_1943_DeathDetective.mp3 Alt: The Death and the Detective Inner Sanctum |
"Death and the Detective with Raymond Edward Johnson" | CBS (WABC) 1943-09-04 8:30 PM EWT |
Colgate-Palmolive Colgate Shave Cream |
Raymond Edward Johnson | Himan Brown (Dir.) | ["Horror", "Mystery", "Inner Sanctum", "Raymond Edward Johnson", "Colgate"] |
A veteran homicide detective receives chilling anonymous phonograph recordings correctly predicting the exact times and victims of upcoming murders. |
InnerSanctum_1950_CorpseSaidNo.mp3 Alt: The Corpse Said No Inner Sanctum |
"The Corpse Said No with Paul McGrath" | CBS (WABC) 1950-09-04 8:00 PM EDT |
Emerson Drug Co. Bromo-Seltzer |
Paul McGrath (Host) | Mercedes McCambridge | ["Horror", "Mystery", "Inner Sanctum", "Paul McGrath", "Bromo-Seltzer"] |
A desperate embezzler murders his business partner and buries the body under a cellar floor, only to hear the victim's voice whispering from the grave. |
DrChristian_1940_BudLove.mp3 Alt: This Bud of Love Dr Christian |
"This Bud of Love with Jean Hersholt as Dr. Christian" | CBS (WABC) 1940-09-04 8:30 PM EDST |
Chesebrough Mfg. Vaseline Hair Tonic |
Jean Hersholt (Dr. Christian) | Rosemary DeCamp (Judy) | ["Drama", "Medical", "Dr Christian", "Jean Hersholt", "Vaseline"] |
Dr. Christian intervenes to resolve a bitter family dispute preventing two young River's End high school sweethearts from marrying. |
DrChristian_1946_DeathDeferred.mp3 Alt: By Death Deferred Dr Christian |
"By Death Deferred with Jean Hersholt as Dr. Christian" | CBS (WABC) 1946-09-04 8:30 PM EDT |
Chesebrough Mfg. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly |
Jean Hersholt (Dr. Christian) | Rosemary DeCamp (Judy) | ["Drama", "Medical", "Dr Christian", "Jean Hersholt", "Vaseline"] |
Dr. Christian diagnoses an ailing recluse and uncovers an unscrupulous relative attempting to hasten the patient's demise for an estate inheritance. |
GreenHornet_1940_PlaygroundPolitics.mp3 Alt: Playground for Politics Green Hornet, The |
"Playground for Politics with Al Hodge as The Green Hornet" | Mutual (WXYZ) 1940-09-04 8:00 PM EDST |
Sustaining Vigilante Crime Drama |
Al Hodge (Green Hornet) | Raymond Hayashi & Striker | ["Crime", "Vigilante", "The Green Hornet", "Al Hodge", "Fran Striker"] |
Britt Reid and Kato investigate a corrupt municipal city councilman using substandard construction materials to build a public children's park. |
PickPops_1972_ChartHits.mp3 Alt: Pick Of The Pops 1972 Episode |
"Top UK Chart Hits with Alan Freeman" | BBC Radio 1 1972-09-04 |
Sustaining British Pop Countdown |
Alan "Fluff" Freeman | BBC Radio 1 Staff | ["Music", "Countdown", "Pick Of The Pops", "Alan Freeman", "BBC Radio 1"] |
Alan Freeman counts down the official top 20 British pop and rock singles, featuring commentary and new chart entries. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: September 4
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on September 4: 42 / 471 (365 remaining)
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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