On This Day, August 29: Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe (Part III) and Tower Playhouse
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, five philosophical essays on Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe featuring Hartford librarian Magnus K. Kristoffersen, merchant Joshua M. Lea, Kentucky civic reformer Harry W. Schacter, WVU president & FCC commissioner Dr. Irvin Stewart, and volunteer Madge Whitney (1952), alongside psychological suspense on Tower Playhouse (1952–1972):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Magnus K. Kristoffersen" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Kris. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Education", "Libraries"] |
Public librarian Magnus Kristoffersen describes the transformative power of free public libraries in fostering democratic literacy. |
| "Joshua M. Lea" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Lea | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Business", "Ethics"] |
Businessman Joshua Lea shares how daily commercial transactions rooted in personal honesty create community trust. |
| "Harry W. Schacter" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Schact. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Civics", "Community"] |
Civic reformer Harry Schacter advocates for grassroots citizen action committees to solve local economic and educational inequities. |
| "Irvin Stewart" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Stew. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Higher Education", "Public Service"] |
University president Dr. Irvin Stewart discusses intellectual independence, public service, and higher education's role in a free society. |
| "Madge Whitney" | CBS Radio Synd 1952-08-29 |
Sustaining Philosophical Essay |
Edward R. Murrow, Whit. | Murrow / Help Inc. Staff | ["Talk", "Philosophy", "Biography", "Community", "Volunteering"] |
Volunteer coordinator Madge Whitney reflects on finding life purpose through quiet acts of neighborhood service. |
| "Confession Is Good for the Soul" | Syndicated Radio 1972-08-29 |
Sustaining Mystery Anthology |
Dramatic Repertory | Tower Playhouse Staff | ["Drama", "Mystery", "Suspense", "Anthology", "Crime"] |
A guilt-ridden businessman visits a secluded parish to confess to an unsolved hit-and-run accident, unaware a blackmailer is listening. |