Archival Dispatch: September 4 Calendar Walk — Aunt Mary, Alan Young & Westinghouse Research
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Author: radio index
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Tags: September 4, Calendar Walk, Aunt Mary, Jane Morgan, Irene Tedrow, Albers Milling, Safeway, The Alan Young Show, Alan Young, Jim Backus, Sal Hepatica, Bristol-Myers, Adventures in Research, Dr Phillips Thomas, Westinghouse Electric, Chuck Wagon Jamboree, Western Rangers, AFRS, Alternate Titles, Original Filenames
September 4 Archival Metadata Enrichment (Increment 755)
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 three years of Jane Morgan's beloved Pacific Coast daytime drama Aunt Mary for Albers Milling and Safeway (1945, 1946, 1947), Alan Young grappling with post-war civilian life on The Alan Young Show for Sal Hepatica, Westinghouse science educator Dr. Phillips Thomas exploring entomology on Adventures in Research, and traditional western hoedowns on Chuck Wagon Jamboree, Jane Morgan (1945, 1946, 1947), Alan Young (1945), Dr. Phillips Thomas (1945), and Western Rangers (1945–1948):
1. September 4 Archival Inventory (Increment 755)
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AuntMary_1945_BabyBorn.mp3 Alt: Lisa's Baby Is Born Aunt Mary |
"Lisa's Baby Is Born with Jane Morgan as Aunt Mary" | NBC Pacific (KNBC) 1945-09-04 3:30 PM PWT |
Safeway Stores Albers Milling |
Jane Morgan (Aunt Mary) | Irene Tedrow & Doud | ["Soap Opera", "Drama", "Aunt Mary", "Jane Morgan", "Safeway"] |
Aunt Mary rejoices with the Willow Springs community as Lisa safely gives birth to a healthy baby girl at the local clinic. |
AuntMary_1946_PaulKitt.mp3 Alt: Paul Will Call Kitt's Father Aunt Mary |
"Paul Will Call Kitt's Father with Jane Morgan" | NBC Pacific (KNBC) 1946-09-04 3:30 PM PST |
Albers Milling Co. Albers Cereals |
Jane Morgan (Aunt Mary) | Paul Crandall & Safford | ["Soap Opera", "Drama", "Aunt Mary", "Jane Morgan", "Albers"] |
Paul agrees to intervene and contact Kitt's estranged father to mediate an escalating family disagreement over her future marriage. |
AuntMary_1947_KittWhitney.mp3 Alt: Kitt Tells Dr. Whitney The Future Frightens Her. He Offers Her A Job Aunt Mary |
"Kitt Tells Dr. Whitney the Future Frightens Her" | NBC Pacific (KNBC) 1947-09-04 3:30 PM PST |
Albers Milling Co. Albers Flapjack Flour |
Jane Morgan & Dr. Whitney | Gil Doud & Safford | ["Soap Opera", "Drama", "Aunt Mary", "Jane Morgan", "Albers"] |
Kitt confides her anxieties about entering the workforce to Dr. Whitney, who encourages her by offering a position as his medical receptionist. |
AlanYoung_1945_Readjustment.mp3 Alt: Alan Young Show 1945 Episode |
"Post-War Civilian Readjustment with Alan Young" | ABC (WJZ) 1945-09-04 8:30 PM EWT |
Bristol-Myers Co. Sal Hepatica & Vitalis |
Alan Young & Backus | Jean Gillespie & Van Steeden | ["Comedy", "Sitcom", "Alan Young Show", "Alan Young", "Sal Hepatica"] |
Alan Young tries to navigate post-war civilian life and impress his girlfriend's father by demonstrating his eccentric mechanical handyman skills. |
AdventuresResearch_1945_InsectZoo.mp3 Alt: An Insect Zoo Adventures in Research |
"An Insect Zoo with Dr. Phillips Thomas" | Syndication / KDKA 1945-09-04 |
Westinghouse Electric Institutional Science |
Dr. Phillips Thomas | Paul Shannon (Narr.) | ["Science", "Education", "Adventures in Research", "Phillips Thomas", "Westinghouse"] |
Dr. Phillips Thomas explores how agricultural scientists study live insect colonies to develop targeted organic crop protection methods. |
ChuckWagon_1948_DanTucker.mp3 Alt: Old dan tucker Chuck Wagon Jamboree |
"Old Dan Tucker with Western Rangers" | AFRS Transcription 1948-09-04 |
Armed Forces Radio Troop Entertainment |
Western Rangers Band | AFRS Music Staff | ["Western", "Music", "Chuck Wagon Jamboree", "Western Rangers", "AFRS"] |
A lively western string band performs traditional frontier fiddle breakdowns, hoedowns, and folk standards led by Old Dan Tucker. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: September 4
- Broadcasts Resolved This Increment: 6
- Cumulative Resolved on September 4: 252 / 471 (155 remaining)
- Target Repositories Synchronized:
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