30 Master Broadcasts Dated Across Cecil and Sally, Easy Aces, Eb and Zeb, and Aunt Mary
This update resolves 30 classic radio broadcasts across four long-running serial giants: 8 early episodes of Johnny Patrick & Helen Troy's Cecil and Sally (August 1930), 7 network master broadcasts of Goodman & Jane Ace's Easy Aces (October…
Forensic Discoveries
This update resolves 30 classic radio broadcasts across four long-running serial giants: 8 early episodes of Johnny Patrick & Helen Troy's Cecil and Sally (August 1930), 7 network master broadcasts of Goodman & Jane Ace's Easy Aces (October 1936), 8 episodes of Pacific Coast storekeepers Eb and Zeb (May 1936), and 7 courtroom and family episodes of daytime drama Aunt Mary (February 1947).
1. Cecil and Sally — August 1930 Master Discs
Preserved from early 16-inch electrical transcription discs:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Comedy Situation |
|---|---|---|
| "Cecil and Sally: Cecil Solves Sally's Math Problem" | 1930-08-18 | Sally enlists Cecil to settle an impossible riddle. |
| "Cecil and Sally: Adventures in a Half-Built House" | 1930-08-19 | Exploring neighborhood construction on an evening stroll. |
| "Cecil and Sally: Sally Insists She Was Short-Changed at the Movies" | 1930-08-20 | Mary Pickford movie tickets and ticket-booth confusion. |
| "Cecil and Sally: Alexander Calls Sally and Cecil Is Jealous" | 1930-08-21 | A rival suitor's telephone call sparks banter. |
| "Cecil and Sally: Ordering Lunch at the Crowded Diner" | 1930-08-22 | Fast-talking counter service at the downtown diner. |
| "Cecil and Sally: Cecil Plans How to Spend Fifteen Dollars" | 1930-08-25 | Cecil's unexpected financial windfall leads to big dreams. |
| "Cecil and Sally: Introduction to Little Otis" | 1930-08-26 | First appearance of mischievous neighborhood kid Otis. |
| "Cecil and Sally: Preparing for Uncle Thomas's Visit" | 1930-08-27 | Housecleaning ahead of Uncle Thomas's arrival. |
2. Easy Aces — October 1936 Network Master Broadcasts
Written by Goodman Ace and starring Jane Ace:
| Title | Verified Airdate | Ace Household Shenanigans |
|---|---|---|
| "Easy Aces: Ace Learns About His New Newspaper Job" | 1936-10-13 | Ace starts selling real estate advertising for the newspaper. |
| "Easy Aces: Betty Talks to Jane About the Honeymoon Fight" | 1936-10-14 | Niece Betty returns home unexpectedly from her honeymoon. |
| "Easy Aces: Carl Asks Betty to Marry Him" | 1936-10-15 | Family complications arise from the impending wedding proposal. |
| "Easy Aces: Ace's Cook Is Feeding Her Boyfriend" | 1936-10-20 | Ace discovers why the kitchen budget has skyrocketed. |
| "Easy Aces: Jane Meets Her New Neighbor Mrs. Feather" | 1936-10-21 | Jane encounters an overbearing neighbor who claims credit for everything. |
| "Easy Aces: Jane Takes Bridge Lessons" | 1936-10-22 | Jane's unique logic bewilders the local bridge instructors. |
| "Easy Aces: Jane Talks About a Book She Dislikes" | 1936-10-27 | Jane offers her unconventional literary critiques. |
3. Eb and Zeb — May 1936 General Store Serials
| Title | Verified Airdate | Storefront Chronicle |
|---|---|---|
| "Eb and Zeb: Collecting the Store Bill from Mr. Idy (Episode 305)" | 1936-05-18 | The partners attempt to collect $11.20 in overdue store credit. |
| "Eb and Zeb: Closing Up the General Store (Episode 306)" | 1936-05-19 | Nighttime closing rituals and tallying daily accounts. |
| "Eb and Zeb: Hector's Career as a Wrestler (Episode 307)" | 1936-05-20 | Discussion of Hector's athletic ambitions at the county ring. |
| "Eb and Zeb: The County Fair Sheep Auction (Episode 308)" | 1936-05-21 | Livestock trading and auction house bargaining. |
| "Eb and Zeb: Major Barnes Tells About Hector (Episode 309)" | 1936-05-22 | Major Barnes visits the store with town gossip. |
| "Eb and Zeb: Morning Duties at the Store (Episode 310)" | 1936-05-25 | Review-up and unlocking for morning customers. |
| "Eb and Zeb: County Tax Bills and New Tariffs (Episode 311)" | 1936-05-26 | Rural debates over town taxes and merchandise pricing. |
| "Eb and Zeb: Fresh Fish at 15 Cents a Pound (Episode 312)" | 1936-05-27 | Store marketing strategies and perishable inventory. |
4. Aunt Mary — February 1947 Daytime Drama
| Title | Verified Airdate | Oakdale Community Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| "Aunt Mary: Jessie Agrees to Brett's Plan" | 1947-02-03 | Jessie and Ben Calvert navigate business partnerships. |
| "Aunt Mary: Bill Asks for a Date with Peggy" | 1947-02-04 | Romantic tensions at the Lane Farm on Willow Road. |
| "Aunt Mary: Brett and Jessie Talk About Kitt" | 1947-02-05 | Family loyalties are tested in Wakefield. |
| "Aunt Mary: Mario Has Doubts About Carla" | 1947-02-06 | Secrets revealed as Carla prepares dinner. |
| "Aunt Mary: Miss Thorndyke Discredited in Huntsville Court" | 1947-02-07 | Dramatic courtroom climax at the county seat. |
| "Aunt Mary: Nick and Peggy Run into Jessie" | 1947-02-10 | Unexpected confrontation on Main Street. |
| "Aunt Mary: Kitt's Landlady Wants Her to Move" | 1947-02-11 | Housing troubles disrupt the Wakefield community. |