On This Day, August 29: Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe and Mindy Carson
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 August…
August 29 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 August 29 across American network radio and syndication, Edward R. Murrow's philosophical essays on This I Believe featuring Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr, British political leader Lady Violet Bonham Carter, author Pat Frank, headmaster John DeQuedville Briggs, and Mary Addams Belden (1952), alongside songstress Mindy Carson with guest host Don Ameche (1950–1952):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else" | NBC (WNBC) 1950-08-29 7:30 PM EDT |
Sustaining Musical Showcase |
Mindy Carson, Ameche | Norman Cloutier Orchestra | ["Music", "Vocal", "Easy Listening", "Standards", "Torch Song"] |
Mindy Carson and guest host Don Ameche perform romantic popular ballads and vintage torch songs accompanied by Norman Cloutier's orchestra. |
| "Bobby Doerr" | CBS (WCBS) 1952-08-29 6:55 PM EDT |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Doerr | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Sports", "Baseball"] |
Boston Red Sox second baseman Bobby Doerr reflects on teamwork, personal integrity, and spiritual faith guiding his professional baseball career. |
| "Mary Addams Belden" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Belden | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Literature", "Education"] |
Author and educator Mary Addams Belden discusses finding inner strength and resilience through literature and daily acts of kindness. |
| "John DeQuedville Briggs" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Briggs | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Education", "Ethics"] |
Headmaster John DeQuedville Briggs shares his philosophy on cultivating intellectual curiosity, moral courage, and discipline in youth. |
| "Violet Bonham Carter" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward Murrow, Carter | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Politics", "Democracy"] |
British political figure Lady Violet Bonham Carter reflects on democratic freedoms, political conscience, and defending individual liberties. |
| "Pat Frank" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Frank | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Literature", "Journalism"] |
Novelist and war correspondent Pat Frank reflects on human adaptability, survival instincts, and maintaining hope in the nuclear age. |