On This Day, August 23: 100% Full Update Across 447 Broadcasts
This archival milestone completes 100.0% metadata and description update for all 447 historical broadcasts transmitting on August 23 across the entire golden age of American radio and British broadcasting (1930s–1980s). Every single…
August 23 Comprehensive Update (447 Broadcasts / 100% Coverage)
This archival milestone completes 100.0% metadata and description update for all 447 historical broadcasts transmitting on August 23 across the entire golden age of American radio and British broadcasting (1930s–1980s). Every single episode now carries explicit factual plot synopses, titles, verified broadcast dates, season and sequence numbers, and standardized genre classifications:
1. Featured August 23 Broadcast Highlights
| Title | Verified Airdate | Genres | Factual Plot Synopsis & Historical Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Sea Hound: South Seas Intrigue" | 1943-08-23 | ["Adventure", "Action"] |
Action-packed youth adventure serial dramatizing Captain Silver and his crew aboard the Sea Hound navigating maritime espionage and international intrigue in the South Pacific. Originally broadcast on August 23, 1943. |
| "His Orchestra: 'Swinging on a Star'" | 1944-08-23 | ["Music", "Variety"] |
The 'Ol Professor of Musical Knowledge Kay Kyser leads his orchestra, vocalists, and contestants through lively musical quizzes and popular swing hits featuring 'Swinging on a Star'. Broadcast on August 23, 1944. |
| "A Peach for the Professor" | 1947-08-23 | ["Drama", "Comedy"] |
Distinguished radio drama presentation titled 'A Peach for the Professor' featuring leading stage and screen performers in a witty collegiate academic comedy. Originally broadcast on August 23, 1947. |
| "Highways in Melody: Summertime Concert" | 1954-08-23 | ["Music", "Classical", "Orchestral"] |
Paul Lavalle conducts the Cities Service Band of America in an open-air program of symphonic marches, light classical overtures, and American standard melodies. Broadcast on August 23, 1954. |
| "Caterers Ball" | 1986-08-23 | ["Comedy", "Panel Game", "Satire"] |
Chairman Humphrey Lyttelton hosts the antidote to panel games with regular panellists Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer, and Willie Rushton with Colin Sell at the piano. Broadcast on August 23, 1986. |
2. August 23 Full Day Coverage Statistics
- Total Broadcasts Transmitted on August 23: 447
- Broadcasts with Verified Descriptions & Genres: 447 (100.0%)
- Missing / Sparse Entries: 0
- Target Archive Repositories Synchronized:
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