Undated Broadcasts Identified: This I Believe
Continuing Stage 1 of our systematic backlog resolution across all 80,308 undated broadcasts, this update resolves an additional 50 broadcasts from Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe on CBS Radio (Sequences 416 through 465).
Undated Broadcasts Project
Continuing Stage 1 of our systematic backlog resolution across all 80,308 undated broadcasts, This update resolves an additional 50 broadcasts from Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe on CBS Radio (Sequences 416 through 465).
This cohort is highlighted by Edward R. Murrow's own series manifesto, alongside icons of American cinema, progressive jazz, classical violin, British historical inquiry, and municipal governance.
1. Broadcasts
| Speaker / Title | Airdate | Credited Background & Role | Pure Narrative Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R. Murrow | 1951-11-26 | Legendary CBS Newsman & Executive Producer | CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow introduces This I Believe, affirming faith in personal integrity, freedom of dissent, and moral conscience. |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | 1954-05-17 | 20th Century Fox Head of Production | Studio chief Darryl F. Zanuck reflects on bold cinematic producing, taking social risks on film, and the power of mass storytelling. |
| Stan Kenton | 1954-05-13 | Progressive Jazz Bandleader & Composer | Orchestra leader Stan Kenton reflects on progressive jazz innovation, brass dynamics, and emotional honesty in musical exploration. |
| Douglas Fairbanks Jr. | 1954-05-19 | Hollywood Actor & Naval War Hero | Actor and naval officer Douglas Fairbanks Jr. reflects on military service in World War II, chivalric honor, and Anglo-American alliance. |
| George Antheil | 1954-05-25 | Avant-Garde Composer & Inventor | Composer George Antheil reflects on mechanical modernism, avant-garde orchestral invention, and inner spiritual peace in music. |
| A. J. P. Taylor | 1954-05-04 | Renowned British Historian & Oxford Fellow | British historian A. J. P. Taylor discusses iconoclastic historical inquiry, challenging political orthodoxies, and individual liberty. |
| Charles S. Johnson | 1954-04-21 | Fisk University President & Sociologist | Fisk University President Charles S. Johnson reflects on Harlem Renaissance scholarship, dismantling segregation, and human dignity. |
| Joseph Szigeti | 1954-04-02 | International Concert Violinist | Violin virtuoso Joseph Szigeti reflects on interpretive fidelity in classical performance, Hungarian roots, and musical spirituality. |
| Licia Albanese | 1954-04-28 | Metropolitan Opera Prima Donna | Operatic soprano Licia Albanese reflects on dramatic immersion in Puccini roles, vocal mastery, and emotional connection to audiences. |
| Justine Wise Polier | 1954-04-26 | Pioneering NY Juvenile Justice Judge | Judge Justine Wise Polier discusses juvenile court justice, defending neglected children, and ending racial segregation in foster care. |