On This Day, September 1: Johnny Dollar and Hollywood Bowl Jubilee
Also featured: Dr. Pepper.
September 1 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 September 1 across hard-boiled insurance investigations, classical symphony concert jubilees from the Hollywood Bowl, upbeat western swing shows for Dr. Pepper, and humanitarian relief docudramas, John Lund as Johnny Dollar (1953), Dorothy Eustis at the Hollywood Bowl (1946), 10-2-4 Time (1943, 1944), and Disaster! for the American Red Cross (1943–1957):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Stanley Price Matter with John Lund and CBS" | CBS (KNX) 1953-09-01 9:00 PM EDT |
Sustaining Insurance Mystery |
John Lund (Dollar), Gregg | John Dawson (Writer) | ["Detective", "Mystery", "Johnny Dollar", "John Lund", "CBS"] |
Johnny Dollar investigates a suspicious boating fatality off the California coast where a heavily insured yacht owner vanished in calm waters. |
| "Rossini's L'Italiana in Algeri (Part 1) with Dorothy Eustis and AFRS" | AFRS (Series 32) 1946-09-01 |
Armed Forces Radio Classical Jubilee |
Dorothy Eustis (Piano) | Hollywood Bowl Symphony | ["Classical", "Concert", "Symphony", "Hollywood Bowl", "AFRS"] |
Pianist Dorothy Eustis performs classical concert repertoire under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl alongside the symphony orchestra. |
| "Rossini's L'Italiana in Algeri (Part 2) with Dorothy Eustis and AFRS" | AFRS (Series 32) 1946-09-01 |
Armed Forces Radio Classical Jubilee |
Dorothy Eustis (Piano) | Hollywood Bowl Symphony | ["Classical", "Concert", "Symphony", "Hollywood Bowl", "AFRS"] |
The Hollywood Bowl symphony concludes its Silver Jubilee concert program featuring romantic piano concerto movements. |
| "Southern Melodies with The Tune Wranglers and Dr Pepper" | Syndication 1943-09-01 |
Dr. Pepper Co. 10-2-4 Refreshment |
The Tune Wranglers | Martha Mears (Vocals) | ["Country", "Western Swing", "Music", "10-2-4 Time", "Dr Pepper"] |
The Tune Wranglers perform Texas swing and down-home country harmonies to promote Dr. Pepper's refreshing midday boost. |
| "Rio de Janeiro with The Tune Wranglers and Dr Pepper" | Syndication 1944-09-01 |
Dr. Pepper Co. 10-2-4 Refreshment |
The Tune Wranglers | Southern Radio Unit | ["Country", "Western Swing", "Music", "10-2-4 Time", "Dr Pepper"] |
Western swing rhythms meet Latin-American dance tunes as the ensemble performs Rio de Janeiro for southern listeners. |
| "Labor and the Red Cross with American Red Cross" | Syndication 1957-09-01 |
American Red Cross Humanitarian Aid |
Dramatic Voice Cast | Red Cross Radio Unit | ["Documentary", "History", "Disaster", "Red Cross", "Syndicated"] |
A documentary dramatization chronicles trade union volunteers partnering with Red Cross relief workers during Midwest flood emergencies. |