18 Master Broadcasts Dated Across Paul Harvey, Magic Island, and Cocoanut Grove Remotes
This update resolves 18 historical master radio broadcasts across three golden eras: 5 network master editions of Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story and ABC News Commentaries (exploring Christopher Columbus, Ernest Hemingway's youth, Julian…
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This update resolves 18 historical master radio broadcasts across three golden eras: 5 network master editions of Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story and ABC News Commentaries (exploring Christopher Columbus, Ernest Hemingway's youth, Julian Altman's stolen Stradivarius, and Diana Ross), 7 serial episodes of the pioneering 1936 science-fiction adventure Magic Island (following the search for Joan Gregory in the undersea civilization of Euclidia), and 6 live remote big band dance transcriptions from the glamorous Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles' Ambassador Hotel (featuring Phil Harris, Gus Arnheim, and Jimmie Grier).
1. Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story — 1977–1985 Network Master Broadcasts
Written by Paul Harvey Jr. and delivered by Paul Harvey:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Historical Mystery |
|---|---|---|
| "Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story: Christopher Columbus and Saint Brendan" | 1978-10-09 | The medieval Irish monk voyage legend that inspired Columbus. |
| "Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story: Julian Altman and the Gibson Stradivarius" | 1985-06-12 | The 50-year mystery of the stolen 1713 Gibson ex-Huberman Stradivarius violin. |
| "Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story: Ernest Hemingway's Childhood" | 1979-07-21 | The eccentric upbringing of young Ernest Hemingway in Oak Park, Illinois. |
| "Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story: The Childhood of Diana Ross" | 1981-03-26 | Early dance talent and family life of Motown legend Diana Ross. |
| "Paul Harvey News and Comment: The Fort Smith Bad Check Bondsman" | 1977-04-18 | Humorous human interest story of an Arkansas jailbreak attempt. |
2. Magic Island — 1936 Sci-Fi Adventure Radio Serial
Syndicated juvenile adventure series featuring Captain Bradford, Jerry Hall, and the Gregory family:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Science Fiction Plotline |
|---|---|---|
| "Magic Island: A Strange Windstorm (Episode 1)" | 1936-09-07 | Mrs. Gregory launches her search expedition 14 years after the South Seas yacht wreck. |
| "Magic Island: The Storm Off Lower California (Episode 2)" | 1936-09-09 | The Gregory rescue yacht encounters high seas off Baja California. |
| "Magic Island: The Underwater City of Euclidia (Episode 15)" | 1936-10-09 | Exploration of the 13 immense undersea cavern chambers of the Euclidian scientists. |
| "Magic Island: The Test Flight of the Rocket Plane (Episode 24)" | 1936-10-30 | Captain Bradford tests an experimental rocket plane to escape the island. |
| "Magic Island: Elaine Finds a New Home (Episode 25)" | 1936-11-02 | The Euclidian submarine restores the downed rocket plane crew. |
| "Magic Island: Submarine G-47 Surrenders (Episode 36)" | 1936-11-27 | Submarine G-47 yields to the rescue party as the island begins to submerge. |
| "Magic Island: Smelling Smoke on Hollywood Boulevard (Episode 48)" | 1936-12-25 | The island mystery follows the adventurers back to urban Los Angeles. |
3. Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors — 1932–1934 Hollywood Big Band Remotes
Live from the Ambassador Hotel's famous palms where movie royalty dined and danced:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Big Band Orchestra |
|---|---|---|
| "Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors: Phil Harris and His Orchestra ('The Cop on the Corner')" | 1933-08-15 | Phil Harris' million-dollar smile and upbeat dance rhythm. |
| "Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors: Gus Arnheim and His Orchestra ('It's Love')" | 1932-05-10 | Gus Arnheim, the 'entertainer of stars', live on NBC. |
| "Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors: Gus Arnheim & Loyce Whiteman ('To Be Worthy of You')" | 1932-06-14 | Romantic torch ballad featuring vocalist Loyce Whiteman. |
| "Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors: Jimmie Grier & The Three Ambassadors ('I Need Lovin'')" | 1933-10-24 | Hot jazz harmony from the house vocal trio. |
| "Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors: Jimmie Grier and His Orchestra ('Sweet and Lovely')" | 1934-02-20 | Signature theme Sweet and Lovely performed for the Hollywood elite. |
| "Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors: Gus Arnheim and His Orchestra ('You Don't Need Glasses')" | 1932-07-19 | Upbeat foxtrot recorded for nationwide late-night listeners. |