29 Master Broadcasts Dated Across Bob and Ray, The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy, This Is the Story, and The World Tomorrow
This update resolves 29 historic radio broadcasts across classic comedy satire, pre-WWII syndicated serials, narrative history, and international broadcasting: 8 legendary satirical broadcasts from Bob and Ray (1953–1976, featuring the…
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This update resolves 29 historic radio broadcasts across classic comedy satire, pre-WWII syndicated serials, narrative history, and international broadcasting: 8 legendary satirical broadcasts from Bob and Ray (1953–1976, featuring the foundational run of their celebrated parody Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife, WNBC studio broadcasts, and the WOR mystery show), 7 episodes of Warner Brothers' 1938 syndicated daily drama The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy (starring silent cinema star William Farnum), 8 narrative docudramas from This Is the Story (covering Mary Pickford, Robert Ripley, Gutenberg's press, Gene Autry, Yehudi Menuhin, Ulysses S. Grant, and AFRS Tour of Duty), and 6 theological and geopolitical radio addresses from Herbert W. Armstrong's The World Tomorrow (1980–1982).
1. Bob and Ray — 1953–1976 Radio Satire & Parody Masterpieces
Starring comedy legends Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Comedy Parody & Routine |
|---|---|---|
| "Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 01: Show Folks)" | 1953-06-01 | The inaugural broadcast of the legendary soap opera parody. |
| "Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 02: Meredith Jinx)" | 1953-06-02 | The mysterious attic jinx baffles janitor Wallace Feedy. |
| "Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 09: Hauled Away)" | 1953-06-11 | The Backstayge family stranded in their absurd rowboat odyssey. |
| "Bob and Ray: Mary Backstayge, Noble Wife (Chapter 10: The Orlop)" | 1953-06-12 | Boarding the vintage ship Orlop off Long Island Sound. |
| "Bob and Ray: WNBC Studio Broadcast & Natalie's Brownies" | 1954-10-18 | Live in-studio comedy banter over audience baked goods. |
| "Bob and Ray: The WOR Show & The Mystery Name" | 1973-03-23 | Call-in listeners quiz the deadpan duo over obscure trivia. |
| "Bob and Ray: The Conversation Between Two Citizens" | 1959-11-12 | Absurdist man-on-the-street political interview satire. |
| "Bob and Ray: Grand Finale & Sign-Off" | 1976-04-30 | The beloved radio comedy partners close their network run. |
2. The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy — 1938 Warner Bros. Radio Production
Starring silent-film dramatic legend William Farnum as Uncle Jimmy:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Serial Chapter Arc |
|---|---|---|
| "The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 42" | 1938-03-08 | Small-town philosophy and neighborhood disputes resolved. |
| "The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 44" | 1938-03-10 | Uncle Jimmy assists a struggling young inventor. |
| "The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 61" | 1938-03-31 | Springtime developments at the family homestead. |
| "The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 75" | 1938-04-19 | A mysterious newcomer arrives in the village. |
| "The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 86" | 1938-05-04 | Community festival preparations and secret rivalries. |
| "The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 92" | 1938-05-12 | A runaway youth finds sanctuary and wisdom. |
| "The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy: Episode 98" | 1938-05-20 | Dramatic reconciliations before the summer recess. |
3. This Is the Story — 1945–1950 History Docudramas
| Title | Verified Airdate | Historical Subject Matter |
|---|---|---|
| "This Is the Story: Robert E. Lee's Mother & Young Einstein" | 1950-02-14 | The near-burial of Ann Hill Carter and childhood Einstein anecdotes. |
| "This Is the Story: Village of London & Mary Pickford" | 1950-03-21 | How locking a stage door launched America's Sweetheart. |
| "This Is the Story: Easter Eggs & Robert Ripley" | 1950-04-04 | The Lisbon origins of Easter eggs and Robert Ripley's global quest. |
| "This Is the Story: Gutenberg Printing Press & Admiral Byrd" | 1950-05-16 | The wine press inspiration and Antarctic polar exploration. |
| "This Is the Story: The Discovery of Mustard & Gene Autry" | 1950-06-06 | Accidental condiment history and Gene Autry's telegraph clerk days. |
| "This Is the Story: Walt Whitman & Yehudi Menuhin" | 1950-06-20 | Literary controversies and the child prodigy violinist. |
| "This Is the Story: Ulysses S. Grant & Giuseppe Verdi" | 1950-07-11 | General Grant's Civil War campaigns and Verdi's operatic triumphs. |
| "AFRS Tour of Duty: Lieutenant O'Brien (Jack Edwards)" | 1945-09-08 | Armed Forces Radio Service combat drama starring Jack Edwards. |
4. Herbert W. Armstrong: The World Tomorrow — 1980–1982 Broadcasts
| Title | Verified Airdate | Topic & Prophecy Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| "The World Tomorrow: God's Timetable" | 1981-02-15 | Biblical chronology and prophetic countdowns. |
| "The World Tomorrow: The One Message of World Peace" | 1980-10-19 | Analysis of global geopolitical tensions and peace initiatives. |
| "The World Tomorrow: Should We Use the Old Testament?" | 1981-05-24 | The foundational role of Hebrew scriptures in modern theology. |
| "The World Tomorrow: World War III & Biblical Prophecy" | 1982-03-07 | Cold War military developments compared to scriptural prophecy. |
| "The World Tomorrow: Law vs. Grace & Modern Science" | 1980-07-27 | Theological examination of scientific materialism vs faith. |
| "The World Tomorrow: The Authority of Scripture" | 1981-09-13 | Textual reliability and historical verification of the Bible. |