On This Day, August 29: Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe (Part II)
This report documents the historical provenance, broadcast scheduling, commercial sponsorship, credited cast, production personnel, alternate circulating titles, and pure narrative synopses for broadcasts transmitting on August…
August 29 Update
This report documents the historical provenance, broadcast scheduling, commercial sponsorship, credited cast, production personnel, alternate circulating titles, and pure narrative synopses for broadcasts transmitting on August 29 across American network radio and syndication, six inspiring philosophical essays on Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe featuring coal industrialist George R. Higginbotham, Christmas Seals pioneer Leigh Mitchell Hodges, Worcester Mayor Andrew B. Holmstrom, Mexican scholar Antonio Iglesias, Superior Court Judge William F. James, and educator Dr. Galen Jones (1952):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "George R. Higginbotham" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Higg. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Industry", "Labor"] |
Mining executive George Higginbotham discusses mutual respect between labor and management as the foundation of economic progress. |
| "Leigh Mitchell Hodges" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Hodges | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Public Health", "Journalism"] |
Journalist Leigh Mitchell Hodges reflects on how grassroots public health campaigns foster community empathy and collective social responsibility. |
| "Andrew B. Holmstrom" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Holm. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Civics", "Engineering"] |
Civic leader and engineer Andrew Holmstrom outlines his belief in ethical municipal governance and active citizen participation. |
| "Antonio Iglesias" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Igl. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Latin America", "Culture"] |
Mexican author Antonio Iglesias reflects on spiritual universalism, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding across the Americas. |
| "William F. James" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, James | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Law", "Ethics"] |
Superior Court Judge William James shares insights on judicial fairness, compassion in law enforcement, and second chances for offenders. |
| "Galen Jones" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Jones | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Education", "Democracy"] |
Educator Dr. Galen Jones highlights the importance of public education in building critical thinking and democratic citizenship. |