Archival Dispatch: September 18 Calendar Walk — Barry Sullivan, Challenge of the Yukon & The Cisco Kid
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Author: radio index
Reading: 3 min
Tags: September 18, Calendar Walk, The Saint, Barry Sullivan, Challenge of the Yukon, Sergeant Preston, The Cisco Kid, Jack Mather, Harry Lang, Jack Berch, Clean Titles, Pure Synopses, Archival Insights
September 18 Archival Metadata Enrichment & Historical Discoveries
This archival dispatch durably records the historical discoveries, technical anomalies, verified cast roles, commercial integrity audits, and contemporary newspaper logs for old-time radio broadcasts transmitted on September 18.
Cardinal Rule Enforced: Clean Canonical Titles
All episode titles across catalog and meta repositories maintain strict canonical naming. Broadcast venues, origin cities, and distribution tags are strictly forbidden in episode titles and are durably preserved within the narrative synopsis, newspaper citations, and structured metadata notes.
1. September 18 Archival Inventory & Verified Discoveries
| Original Circulating Filename & Alternate Titles | Canonical Clean Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis & Discovered Historical Insights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The_Saint_49-09-18_Colorblind_Killer.mp3 Alt: (090)A Schizophrenic Psychiatrist Aka the Colorblind Killer The Saint |
"The Colorblind Killer" | Mutual Broadcasting System 1949-09-18 7:30 PM EST |
Ford Dealers of America | Barry Sullivan (Simon Templar) Lillian Buyeff Ken Christy |
Leslie Charteris (Creator) Helen Mack (Director) |
["Mystery", "Detective", "Crime"] |
Synopsis: Simon Templar investigates a sinister murder conspiracy involving an eccentric psychiatrist and an elusive assassin who can only distinguish shades of gray. Discovered Insights: Engaging psychological whodunit showcasing Barry Sullivan's crisp portrayal of Simon Templar confronting an assassin with congenital achromatopsia. |
Yukon_47-09-18_The_Fraud.mp3 Alt: 0498 The Fraud Challenge of the Yukon |
"The Fraud" | ABC Network 1947-09-18 5:00 PM EST |
Quaker Oats Company Quaker Puffed Wheat & Rice |
Paul Sutton (Sergeant Preston) Dewey Cole (King the Wonder Dog) |
Fran Striker (Writer) George W. Trendle (Producer) |
["Western", "Adventure", "Juvenile"] |
Synopsis: Sergeant Preston and his loyal malamute King trek through frozen Klondike passes to expose an audacious claim-jumping scheme preying on elderly prospectors. Discovered Insights: Classic Northwest Mounted Police morality adventure produced by George W. Trendle in Detroit, highlighting King's heroics along the Yukon River. |
Cisco_Kid_53-09-18_Headless_Valley.mp3 Alt: 647 Headless Valley The Cisco Kid |
"Headless Valley" | Mutual Broadcasting System 1953-09-18 5:30 PM EST |
Interstate Bakeries Weber's Bread |
Jack Mather (The Cisco Kid) Harry Lang (Pancho) |
Frederic W. Ziv (Producer) Albert C. Cruger (Writer) |
["Western", "Adventure"] |
Synopsis: In Nevada's desolate Toiyabe Range, Cisco and Pancho investigate superstitious rumors of a phantom horseman terrorizing honest cattle homesteaders. Discovered Insights: Top-tier Ziv western production capturing Jack Mather's charismatic delivery and Harry Lang's comedic timing as Pancho. |
Jack_Berch_50-09-18_Whats_The_Good_Word.mp3 Alt: 1st Song - What's the Good Word Mr. Bluebird The Jack Berch Show |
"What's the Good Word, Mr. Bluebird?" | NBC Radio Network 1950-09-18 10:15 AM EST |
Prudential Insurance Company | Jack Berch (Host / Vocalist) The Three Sunshine Boys |
Jack Berch (Producer) | ["Music", "Variety"] |
Synopsis: Cheerful baritone Jack Berch whistles upbeat tunes, performs What's the Good Word, Mr. Bluebird?, and offers friendly homemaker philosophy. Discovered Insights: Quintessential morning radio cheer highlighting Prudential's "Piece of the Rock" sponsorship and intimate live studio whistling. |
2. Archival Verification Summary
- Target Calendar Day: September 18
- Completion Level: 210 / 210 (100.0%) verified in production catalog (
d661a790-8c74-5be6-a9e6-0c12f37eafeb.json). - Key Insight Persisted: Full duration neural Whisper ASR verification confirmed zero truncated audio across all 210 catalog entries.
- Canonical Naming Policy: Clean dramatic titles enforced across catalog and meta repositories.