The following list is not complete by any means! I hope to spend the upcoming months cataloging all episodes to which I have access. Occasionally links will fail to work, so multiple sources are given when possible. I will be updating “…in Radio History” posts as I continue to catalog these old shows.
Shows in bold print have been listed for archival purposes only. Most of these shows have no surviving recording.
1934-08-15 - Calling All Cars – Crooks Are Human Beings
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1934-08-15 – Eddie and Ralph – The Sisters of the Skillet
1934-08-15 – Lights Out – Spooks Over the Atlantic
1934-08-15 – The Byrd Expedition – Admiral Byrd speaks
1938-08-15 – The Lone Ranger: Red Stevens Held for Ransom
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1938-08-15 – Mercury Theater on the Air: Hamlet, with Orson Welles
1938-08-15 – Monday Night Show – Guest: Andy Kerr, famous football coach of Colgate University
1938-08-15 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressing the third anniversary celebration of the enactment of the Social Security Law
1938-08-15 – Ripley’s Believe It or Not – Sir Hubert Wilkins, noted English explorer, and Jesica Dragonette, radio and concert singer, will be presented as living Believe-It-or-Nots by Robert Ripley
1939-08-15 – 25th Anniversary of the Opening of the Panama Canal; dramatizations and tributes to builders
1939-08-15 – Armchair Adventure: “Caleb”
1939-08-15 – Battle of the Sexes – Fur company girls from Manhattan and lifeguards from Manhattan beach will clash verbally. The men will be led by Frank Crumit, and the women by Julia Sanderson . . . Her team will be made up of employes of the I. J. Fox Fur Co.
1939-08-15 – Dixieland Song Shop – Bob Crosby sings “Moon Love” and his brunet songstress is spotted in her own version of “My Ideal.”
1939-08-15 – Information Please – Author Christopher Morlev (or Morley?) will be the expert tonight.
1939-08-15 – We, the People: W. B. Chenoweth, 72 year old inventor of Chicago, reveals some interesting “firsts” about the automobile. Gabriel Heatter interviews. Chenoweth claims to have been the first to develop a six cylinder automobile and the first to build a motor truck . . . He also professes to have been the first person to drive an automobile across the United States, and the first to drive a car 100 miles an hour—a 1908 White Steamer on Daytona Beach, Fla.
1940-08-15 – Music Hall – Ray Milland. Guests: Fay Bainter, Dorothy Lamour, Wingy Manone.
1940-08-15 – Rudy Vallee – The Inimitable Mitzi Green, who can imitate everyone else, will share guest honors with Colonel Stoopnagle.
1941-08-15 – Death Valley Days – A corpse which turned over in its grave is described by the Old Ranger.
1941-08-15 – Dramatization of the heroic story of Sergeant Harry M. Hayes who was given the Soldier’s Medal for an airplane rescue at sea.
1941-08-15 – Great Moments from Great Plays – “Dark Victory”
1941-08-15 – Hollywood Premiere – “Wild Geese Calling” with Joan Bennett and Warren William.
1941-08-15 – Information Please – Playwright Russel Crouse of “Life With Father” fame will be the expert tonight.
1941-08-15 – Listen, America – Joe DiMaggio
1941-08-15 – Penthouse Party – Georgie Jessel heads the cast; Ilka Chase as mistress of ceremonies. Also booked are The Revuers, irreverant young mimics.
1941-08-15 – Vox Pop – Barbers and manicurists in the New York area answer questions.
1942-08-15 – Adventures in Science – Dr. H. S. Bernton, specialist in the treatment of hay fever, speaks for 15 minutes on partial remedies for the affliction. (Toledo Blade)
1942-08-15 – “August Heat” – Although he has used the story twice before, Nelson Olmsted has decided to present “August Heat” at 11:15 p. m. Olmsted considers it one of the best short stories ever written and says it is timely unless the weather goes haywire. (The Miami News)
1942-08-15 – Bill Stern’s Sports Newsreel – Guest: Alice Marble, “Queen of Tennis” (The Milwaukee Journal, Toledo Blade)
1942-08-15 – Grand Ole Opry – Jimmie Davis, composer of “Sweethearts or Strangers” and “You Are My Sunshine,” will be the special guest. (The Miami News)
1942-08-15 – Of Men and Books – John Scott, author of “Behind the Urals,” tells of his experiences as a worker in a little-known Soviet region. (St. Petersburg Times)
1942-08-15 – The Pause That Refreshes – “A Lincoln Portrait” – Carl Sandburg, biographer of Lincoln, acts as narrator. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
1942-08-15 – People’s Platform – “Future of Inida” – Louis Fischer, noted American correspondent who returned last week from a two-months’ stay in India, including a week as guest at Gandhi’s home, leads lineup of speakers. Also Sir Norman Angel, winner of the 1933 Nobel Peace Prize; Anup Singh, Hindu follower of Gandhi; Muddassir Ali Shansee, a Moslem, and Lyman Bryson, CBS director of education. Britain’s policy in India, Gandhi’s arrest and India’s course in the war are due for thorough discussion. (St. Petersburg Times, Toledo Blade, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
1942-08-15 – Red Cross Program – “Blood for a Hero” – How a woman’s blood saves the life of a sailor aboard an aircraft carrier in the midst of battle will be told. Written and directed by Arnold Marquis, this patriotic program will star Ronald Colman, Martha Scott and Donald Crisp (The Milwaukee Journal and The Miami News)
1942-08-15 – Saturday Night Serenade with Jessica Dragonette and Bill Perry (The Milwaukee Journal)
1942-08-15 – Stars Over Hollywood – “Snookums” with Stuart Erwin (St. Petersburg Times)
1942-08-15 – War in the Air, with Major Alexander P. De Seversky (The Milwaukee Journal)
1943-08-15 – Bob Crosby – Jeanne Carroll sings “The Things That Mean So Much to Me.” (The Miami News)
1943-08-15 – Calling America – Joan Brooks is featured.
1943-08-15 – Here’s to Romance – “Dick Haymes sings “They Didn’t Believe Me” and “Exactly Like You.” (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Jerry Lester – Guest: Joan Blondell (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – John Charles Thomas program – Story of how a New Englander became a Chinese saint is revealed by John Nesbitt. Traditional and popular songs are sung by Thomas. (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Northwestern Reviewing Stand – “Your Taxes and Your Government” – Participants include Alfred P. Haake, of the American economic foundation; Maynard Krueger, of Chicago university; and Howard Berolzhelmer, of Northwestern university. (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Paul Whiteman-Dinah Shore program – Guest: Jimmy Durante (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Quiz Kids – Four Army sergeants and a WAC corporal compete with the five Quiz Kids. (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Radio Readers’ Digest – “Portrait of Extravagance” – Stories of the fabulous Gabriel D’Annunzio, poet, novelist and playwright, are dramatized. (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Silver Theater – “With All My Love” with Marjorie Reynolds and Preston Foster. Drama (St. Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Stars and Stripes in Britain – Five U. S. Senators, who are touring Great Britain to observe how Lend-Lease is helping the Allied war effort, make their first report to the nation. (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – Take It Or Leave It – starring Phil Baker. Boxer-comic Maxie Rosenbloom is guest contestant. (St. .Petersburg Times)
1943-08-15 – We, the People – Frank Sinatra sings for Army nurses in the South Pacific. (St. .Petersburg Times)
1944-08-15 – American Forum – “Election Campaign Issues” (The Evening Independent)
1944-08-15 – Burns and Allen return to the air with a new show featuring Bill Goodwin, Elvia Allman, Mel Blanc and tenor Jimmy Cash. (The Evening Independent, The Lewiston Daily Sun))
1944-08-15 – Dick Haymes – Guest: Dale Evans (The Lewiston Daily Sun)
1944-08-15 – Romance Theater – “Star is Born” (The Evening Independent)
1945-08-15 – Dr. Christian – “K-9 Justice” with Jean Hersholt (The Milwaukee Journal)
1945-08-15 – The Gay Mrs. Featherstone – comedy, with Billie Burke, John Brown, Florence Lake, Eddie Howard’s orchestra (The Milwaukee Journal)
1945-08-15 Gene Krupa at Hotel Astor
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1945-08-15 – The Grenadiers – audience participation show, with Emcee Bob Heiss, Jim Robertson, announcer, and the Grenadier band. (The Milwaukee Journal)
1945-08-15 – Human Adventure – “Measurement of Intelligence” (The Milwaukee Journal)
1945-08-15 – Mr. and Mrs. North – “Stop, Thief” – starring Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin (The Milwaukee Journal)
1945-08-15 – Mr. District Attorney – “The Case of the Educated Corpse” with Jay Jostyn, Len Doyle and Vicki Vola. (The Milwaukee Journal)
1945-08-15 – Saint, The – starring Brian Aherne and Louise Arthur (The Milwaukee Journal)
1945-08-15 – Wednesday With You – variety show with Bert (Russian) Gordon, Emily (Moytle) Kip, Songstress Nora Martin, Fred Martel, Leonard Sues, musical conductor – Guest: Eddie Cantor (The Milwaukee Journal)
1946-08-15 – America’s Town Meeting of the Air – The Palestine problem. Speakers include Dr. James Heller, Dr. James G. MacDonald, Dr. Kahil Totah and Philip Jordan. (St. Petersburg Times)
1946-08-15 – Carrington Playhouse – “Portrait of a Girl” – Winifred Wolfe’s $500 prize winning script is redramatized.
1946-08-15 – Challenge of the Yukon: The Mute Speaks
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1946-08-15 – Dick Haymes – with Charles Lavere, the Suitcase Six, Four Hits and a Miss, Gordon Jenkin’s orchestra (The Milwaukee Journal)
1946-08-15 – Fifth Horseman – “Aftermath” – dramatic series on atomic energy. (The Milwaukee Journal)
1946-08-15 – Hollywood Theater – “A Lady Takes a Ride” with Bonita Granville. (The Milwaukee Journal)
1946-08-15 – In My Opinion – “Will U. S. Policy Prevent Civil War in China?” – Parker LaMoore, Edgar Snow
1946-08-15 – Jack Haley Show – comedy, with Eve Arden, Bob Stanton, the Fountainaires, Eddie Paul’s orchestra, D’Vaughn Pershing (The Milwaukee Journal)
1946-08-15 – Mark Warnow – with the orchestra; Peggy Mann, guest vocalist; Lyn Murray chorus. Salute to army ground forces. (The Milwaukee Journal)
1946-08-15 – Olmsted Playhouse – “Mr. Arcularta” – Conrad Aiken’s story of suspense.
1946-08-15 – Suspense – “The Last Letter of Dr. Bronson” with Henry Daniell (The Milwaukee Journal)
1948-08-15 Adventures of Sam Spade – The Critical Author Caper
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1948-08-15 – Charlotte Greenwood: Antique from Attic is Sold
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1949-08-15 Bob and Ray
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1950-08-15 Backstage Wife – Oliver plans to Take Steps against Victor
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1953-08-15 Broadway is My Beat – Mrs. Webb’s Dream
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1953-08-15 – Confession: The George S. Decker Case
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1980-08-15 – Nightfall (CBC) – Future Fear
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