On This Day, August 25
This I Believe (Cal Farley, Elizabeth Heller, Lee Jackson, Dr. Joe Mickle, Robert Morrow, Alfred Nilson)
August 25 Exhaustive Update
This report documents the comprehensive provenance, broadcast scheduling, commercial sponsorship, credited cast, production personnel, alternate circulating titles, serial multi-part narrative arcs, and story synopses for historical broadcasts transmitting on August 25 across American network, six extraordinary personal philosophy essays on Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe from Cal Farley (Boys Ranch Texas), civic leader Elizabeth Heller, aviation pioneer Lee Jackson, college president Dr. Joe J. Mickle, public educator Robert D. Morrow, and Salvation Army prison chaplain Alfred Nilson (1952):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story-First Plot Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "There Are No Bad Boys (Cal Farley — Edward R. Murrow This I Believe)" | CBS (WCBS) 1952-08-25 (Network Relay) |
Sustaining Personal Philosophy |
Edward R. Murrow (Host), Cal Farley | Raymond Swing (Producer) | ["Philosophy", "Human Interest", "Biography", "Inspirational", "Documentary"] |
"This I Believe, with Edward R. Murrow!" Cal Farley, founder of the famous Boys Ranch in Tascosa, Texas, shares his fundamental conviction that there are no inherently 'bad boys'—only youth deprived of love, constructive responsibility, and unconditional faith from adults. |
| "Service to One's Neighbors (Elizabeth Heller — Edward R. Murrow This I Believe)" | CBS (WCBS) 1952-08-25 (Network Relay) |
Sustaining Personal Philosophy |
Edward R. Murrow (Host), Elizabeth Heller | Raymond Swing (Producer) | ["Philosophy", "Human Interest", "Community", "Inspirational", "Documentary"] |
"This I Believe, hosted by Edward R. Murrow!" Civic organizer Elizabeth Heller reflects on the transformative power of grassroots neighborliness, asserting that selfless community service is the surest remedy against modern cynicism and despair. |
| "Flying by Spiritual Instruments (Lee Jackson — Edward R. Murrow This I Believe)" | CBS (WCBS) 1952-08-25 (Network Relay) |
Sustaining Personal Philosophy |
Edward R. Murrow (Host), Lee Jackson | Raymond Swing (Producer) | ["Philosophy", "Human Interest", "Aviation", "Inspirational", "Documentary"] |
"This I Believe, with Edward R. Murrow!" Aviator and educational leader Lee Jackson discusses his belief that navigating through life requires the same unwavering reliance on spiritual compass bearings that an airplane pilot relies upon when flying blind through a thunderstorm. |
| "Character as the Measure of Education (Dr. Joe J. Mickle — Edward R. Murrow)" | CBS (WCBS) 1952-08-25 (Network Relay) |
Sustaining Personal Philosophy |
Edward R. Murrow (Host), Dr. Joe J. Mickle | Raymond Swing (Producer) | ["Philosophy", "Human Interest", "Educational", "Inspirational", "Documentary"] |
"This I Believe, hosted by Edward R. Murrow!" Dr. Joe J. Mickle, educator and former missionary in Japan, expresses his belief that intellectual education is hollow without moral character and that true leadership consists of humble, selfless service to others. |
| "The Democratic Promise of Public Schools (Robert D. Morrow — Edward R. Murrow)" | CBS (WCBS) 1952-08-25 (Network Relay) |
Sustaining Personal Philosophy |
Edward R. Murrow (Host), Robert D. Morrow | Raymond Swing (Producer) | ["Philosophy", "Human Interest", "Educational", "Inspirational", "Documentary"] |
"This I Believe, with Edward R. Murrow!" Renowned public school educator Robert D. Morrow articulates his faith in the boundless potential of public education to break down racial and economic barriers and instill democratic ideals in the rising generation. |
| "No Man Beyond Redemption (Alfred Nilson — Edward R. Murrow This I Believe)" | CBS (WCBS) 1952-08-25 (Network Relay) |
Sustaining Personal Philosophy |
Edward R. Murrow (Host), Alfred Nilson | Raymond Swing (Producer) | ["Philosophy", "Human Interest", "Inspirational", "Documentary", "Religion"] |
"This I Believe, hosted by Edward R. Murrow!" Salvation Army officer and prison chaplain Alfred Nilson testifies to his enduring faith that no individual is ever beyond redemption, recounting poignant moments of moral rebirth witnessed inside America's maximum-security prisons. |