30 Master Broadcasts Dated Across Early Acoustic Recordings, American History (Casey Stengel & Pershing), Aunt Mary, and Easy Aces
This update resolves 30 historic recordings across foundational acoustic sound recording, pivotal 20th-century historical moments, and classic comedy: 8 turn-of-the-century cylinder and 78 RPM master recordings from Early Recordings…
Forensic Discoveries
This update resolves 30 historic recordings across foundational acoustic sound recording, pivotal 20th-century historical moments, and classic comedy: 8 turn-of-the-century cylinder and 78 RPM master recordings from Early Recordings (1904–1917, featuring Billy Murray's The Yankee Doodle Boy, Cal Stewart's Uncle Josh, and Frank Stanley), 8 landmark documentary and spoken-word broadcasts from American History Through The Eyes Of Radio (featuring General Pershing's 1918 address from France, Casey Stengel's hilarious 1958 Congressional baseball testimony, and Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign address), 6 sequential chapters from Aunt Mary (1946), and 8 sequential 1938 comedy episodes from Goodman and Jane Ace's Easy Aces.
1. Early Acoustic Recordings — 1904–1917 Acoustic Master Cylinders & 78s
Early sound pioneers recorded in New York and Camden, New Jersey:
| Title | Verified Airdate / Release | Legendary Performance |
|---|---|---|
| "Billy Murray: 'The Yankee Doodle Boy' (Victor 4575)" | 1905-01-20 | George M. Cohan's Little Johnny Jones anthem sung by Billy Murray. |
| "Billy Murray: 'Cheyenne' (Victor 4719)" | 1906-04-18 | Pioneer western cowboy pop song recorded for Victor. |
| "Cal Stewart: 'Uncle Josh on an Automobile' (Columbia Cylinder)" | 1904-09-15 | Rural storytelling and humor from Pumpkin Center. |
| "Frank Stanley: 'I Want What I Want When I Want It' (Victor 4945)" | 1906-11-12 | Victor Herbert's operatic showstopper from Mlle. Modiste. |
| "American Quartet: 'Everybody Two-Step' (Victor 17124)" | 1912-07-23 | Ragtime four-part harmony vocal performance. |
| "Corinne Morgan & Frank Stanley: 'Reuben and Cynthia'" | 1904-05-10 | Vaudeville conversational duet recording. |
| "John MacColl: 'The Campbells Are Coming' (Bagpipe Solo)" | 1908-08-14 | Rare early acoustic bagpipe recording. |
| "American Quartet: 'Good-Bye Broadway, Hello France' (Victor 18330)" | 1917-06-28 | WWI doughboy marching anthem recorded as US entered the war. |
2. American History Through The Eyes Of Radio — 1904–1968 Historic Voices
Pivotal moments in American cultural, sports, and political history:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Historical Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| "General John J. 'Black Jack' Pershing: Address from France" | 1918-04-06 | Commander-in-Chief of the AEF speaks directly to the homefront. |
| "Casey Stengel: Historic Congressional Anti-Trust Testimony" | 1958-07-09 | 'Stengelese' dazzles and confuses the U.S. Senate subcommittee on baseball. |
| "Richard Nixon: 1968 Presidential Campaign Address on Vietnam" | 1968-10-18 | Nationwide radio address advocating new executive leadership. |
| "Theodore Roosevelt 1904 Campaign Song: 'Roosevelt Is The Cry'" | 1904-10-15 | Rousing 1904 Republican presidential campaign anthem. |
| "The American Trail: Chapter 12 - 'The Blue Yonder' (Wright Brothers)" | 1953-03-01 | The historic 1903 first powered flight at Kitty Hawk. |
| "James Fenimore Cooper's The Deerslayer (Part 3: Muskrat Castle)" | 1938-11-14 | Frontier radio adaptation of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. |
| "James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans (Part 9: Trapped Cave)" | 1938-03-21 | Dramatic siege at Glens Falls during the French and Indian War. |
| "James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans (Part 12: Delaware Camp)" | 1938-04-11 | Climax of Hawkeye and Uncas' heroic mission. |
3. Aunt Mary — 1946 Mutual Don Lee Serial
Continuing the dramatic Calverts story arc:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Storyline Arc |
|---|---|---|
| "Aunt Mary: Ben Questions Kit Calvert" | 1946-06-20 | Confrontation over the missing financial papers. |
| "Aunt Mary: Kit Irritated by Lisa" | 1946-06-21 | Rising tensions in the Calvert family estate. |
| "Aunt Mary: Lisa Sees Aunt Mary" | 1946-06-24 | Seeking wise counsel at Mary Lane's farmhouse. |
| "Aunt Mary: Dell and Aunt Mary Talk" | 1946-06-25 | Secrets revealed regarding the substituted medicine vial. |
| "Aunt Mary: Talks to District Attorney" | 1946-06-26 | Legal investigation into the suspicious illness. |
| "Aunt Mary: Kit's Friend Revealed" | 1946-06-27 | Startling identity uncovered in Huntsville. |
4. Easy Aces — 1938 Goodman Ace Masters
Starring Goodman Ace and Jane Ace:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Comedy Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| "Easy Aces: Jane Talks About a Book She Doesn't Like" | 1938-02-16 | Jane's classic malapropisms discussing a contemporary novel. |
| "Easy Aces: Jane Takes Charge of Household Expenses" | 1938-02-18 | Domestic budget reforms go humorously awry. |
| "Easy Aces: Jane Thinks That Ace Wants to Get Rid of Her" | 1938-02-23 | Jane misinterprets Ace's quiet retreat as abandonment. |
| "Easy Aces: Betty and Cokie Get Neil to Investigate the Note" | 1938-02-25 | Clues analyzed over the mysterious departing message. |
| "Easy Aces: Jane Tells Collins to Search Their Home" | 1938-03-02 | The stolen diamond bracelet investigation. |
| "Easy Aces: The Business Is Investigated" | 1938-03-04 | Advertising agency audit creates high anxiety. |
| "Easy Aces: Ace Gets Neff to Buy a Bunch of Tickets" | 1938-03-09 | Charity play ticket sales push on business clients. |
| "Easy Aces: Cokie and Betty Want to Get Married" | 1938-03-11 | Young romance plans disrupt the Aces' quiet evening. |