On This Day, September 15: Winston Churchill and Theatre Guild
Also featured: Rudy Vallee, Yankees vs Senators.
September 15 Update & Historical Discoveries
This report durably records the historical discoveries, technical anomalies, verified cast roles, commercial integrity audits, and contemporary newspaper logs for old-time radio broadcasts transmitted on September 15.
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis & Discovered Historical Insights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Battle of Britain" | BBC / International Hookup 1940-09-15 6:00 PM BST |
BBC World Service Historical War Broadcast |
Winston Churchill | BBC Production Staff | ["News", "Historical", "Speeches", "WWII"] |
Synopsis: Winston Churchill reflects on the climax of the Battle of Britain, recounting the heavy daylight raids of September 15, 1940 and the defeat of Operation Sea Lion. Background: Authoritative reflection on the definitive turning point of the Battle of Britain, providing crucial historical analysis of RAF fighter command operations during the daylight raids over London. |
| "You Can't Take It With You" | ABC Network 1946-09-15 10:00 PM EDT |
United States Steel Industrial Heritage Messages |
Kenny Delmar (Grandpa Vanderhof) Josephine Hull (Penny Sycamore) Carol Stone (Alice) Norman Brokenshire (Announcer) |
Lawrence Langner & Theresa Helburn (Producers) Harold Levey (Music Director) |
["Drama", "Comedy", "Broadway"] |
Synopsis: Kenny Delmar and Josephine Hull lead the eccentric Sycamore household as Alice introduces her conservative fiancé and his family to their chaotic home. Background: Josephine Hull recreates her celebrated Broadway role as Penny Sycamore alongside Kenny Delmar (famous as Senator Claghorn) showcasing rare theatrical versatility outside the Fred Allen Show. |
| "Guest: Brian Aherne" | NBC Red Network 1938-09-15 8:00 PM EST |
Standard Brands Royal Gelatin & Fleischmann's Yeast |
Rudy Vallee (Host) Brian Aherne (Guest Star) Judy Canova (Comedy & Song) Sabu (Interview Guest) |
Rudy Vallee (Producer) Arch Oboler (Radio Playwright) |
["Variety", "Comedy", "Music", "Drama"] |
Synopsis: Rudy Vallee welcomes actor Brian Aherne in an Arch Oboler radio drama, featuring musical comedy from Judy Canova and a conversation with young star Sabu. Background: Features an original, tense Arch Oboler radio drama "I Do" performed by Brian Aherne just hours after his arrival in New York on the Aquitania, followed by a live interview with teen star Sabu the Elephant Boy. |
| "Yankees vs. Senators" | WPIX / Yankees Radio Network 1968-09-15 1:30 PM EDT |
Atlantic Richfield Company ARCO Gasoline & Motor Oil |
Phil Rizzuto (Play-by-Play) Jerry Coleman (Color Commentator) Frank Messer (Announcer) |
Yankees Broadcast Team | ["Sports", "Baseball"] |
Synopsis: Broadcasters Phil Rizzuto, Jerry Coleman, and Frank Messer call the action as Fritz Peterson and the Yankees host Camilo Pascual and the Senators. Background: Complete 2.3-hour broadcast covering the 1968 Yankees' late-season nine-game winning streak, complete with vintage Atlantic "On the Go" contest promos and in-depth dugout interviews with Nellie Fox. |