On This Day, September 3: Everett Sloane and Bing Crosby
Also featured: FDR.
September 3 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 3 across hard-hitting New York police precinct procedurals penned by John Meston, smooth variety comedy with Bing Crosby for General Electric, historic Oval Office fireside chats and international student addresses by President Roosevelt, uplifting devotional philosophy, and breaking battlefield news of the liberation of Brussels, Everett Sloane in 21st Precinct (1955), Bing Crosby (1953), President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1939, 1942), Dr. Ralph Sockman (1947), and Douglas Edwards on CBS (1939–1955):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Coffee Break with Everett Sloane as Captain Kennelly" | CBS (WCBS) 1955-09-03 8:30 PM EDT |
Sustaining Police Procedural |
Everett Sloane (Kennelly) | Ken Lynch & Meston | ["Police", "Drama", "21st Precinct", "Everett Sloane", "CBS"] |
Captain Kennelly investigates an armed diner robbery where an off-duty patrolman was shot while taking an evening coffee break. |
| "At the Bank to Collect $1,000 Reward with Bing Crosby and GE" | CBS (KNX) 1953-09-03 9:30 PM EDT |
General Electric GE Radios & Appliances |
Bing Crosby (Host) | Ken Carpenter & Trotter | ["Music", "Variety", "Bing Crosby", "General Electric", "Ken Carpenter"] |
Bing Crosby trades humorous banter with Ken Carpenter about collecting a reward check before singing hit pop tunes and classic melodies. |
| "Fireside Chat on the Outbreak of War and Neutrality with FDR" | Combined Networks 1939-09-03 10:00 PM EDST |
Sustaining Presidential Address |
President FDR | White House Staff | ["Speech", "WWII", "FDR", "Fireside Chat", "President"] |
President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the nation from the Oval Office outlining national security measures and American neutrality upon the outbreak of war in Europe. |
| "Address to the International Student Assembly with FDR" | Combined Networks 1942-09-03 9:30 PM EWT |
Sustaining Presidential Address |
President FDR | International Youth Staff | ["Speech", "WWII", "FDR", "International Student Assembly", "Youth"] |
President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses international student delegates on the global struggle for democratic freedom and democratic post-war reconstruction. |
| "Faith and Compassion in the Modern World with Dr. Ralph Sockman" | NBC (WEAF) 1947-09-03 |
Sustaining Religious Broadcast |
Dr. Ralph Sockman | NBC Religious Staff | ["Religion", "Inspirational", "The Good Word", "Ralph Sockman", "NBC"] |
Dr. Ralph Sockman delivers an inspiring devotional message on maintaining personal integrity and spiritual compassion amid post-war urban pressures. |
| "Allied Spearhead Liberates Brussels on CBS World News Today" | CBS (WABC) 1944-09-03 2:30 PM EWT |
Sustaining Wartime News Special |
Douglas Edwards (Anchor) | Charles Collingwood | ["News", "WWII", "CBS News", "Douglas Edwards", "Liberation"] |
Douglas Edwards reports breaking news of the British Second Army liberating Brussels and advancing rapidly toward Antwerp. |