On This Day, August 29: Rocky Jordan and This Is Jazz
Also featured: Rudy Vallee.
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, Jack Moyles starring as Rocky Jordan in Istanbul smuggling intrigues on A Man Named Jordan (1951), Rudi Blesh hosting New Orleans jazz icons on This Is Jazz (1947), Rudy Vallee interviewing cartoonist Robert Ripley and paying tribute to the Dionne Quintuplets for Fleischmann's Yeast (1935–1940), and Paul Whiteman hosting Duffy's Tavern's Ed Gardner for Philco (1935–1951):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Rudi Blesh Welcomes Wild Bill Davison and Albert Nicholas" | Mutual (WOR) 1947-08-29 9:00 PM EDT |
Sustaining Traditional Jazz |
Rudi Blesh, Davison | Archey & Nicholas | ["Jazz", "Dixieland", "Music", "Ragtime", "Swing"] |
Jazz historian Rudi Blesh hosts fiery Dixieland improvisations and authentic New Orleans ragtime ensembles. |
| "The Istanbul Smuggling Affair (Episode 10)" | CBS (WCBS) 1951-08-29 4:30 PM EDT |
Sustaining Daytime Adventure |
Jack Moyles (Jordan) | Larry Roman (Writer) | ["Adventure", "Detective", "Hardboiled", "Serial", "Espionage"] |
Rocky Jordan interrogates a shady Turkish antique merchant and uncovers a secret compartment containing stolen currency plates. |
| "The Istanbul Smuggling Affair (Episode 11)" | CBS (WCBS) 1951-08-29 4:45 PM EDT |
Sustaining Daytime Adventure |
Jack Moyles (Jordan) | Larry Roman (Writer) | ["Adventure", "Detective", "Hardboiled", "Serial", "Espionage"] |
Rocky Jordan evades waterfront gunmen along the Golden Horn while escorting a frightened courier to the American consulate. |
| "The Dionne Quintuplets and Robert L. Ripley" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1935-08-29 8:00 PM EDST |
Standard Brands Fleischmann's Yeast |
Rudy Vallee, Ripley | Connecticut Yankees | ["Variety", "Music", "Interview", "Pop Standard", "Vocal"] |
Rudy Vallee interviews cartoonist Robert Ripley about world oddities and presents a live radio remote tribute to the Dionne Quintuplets. |
| "Guest Alan Reed and Peg LaCentra" | NBC Red (WEAF) 1940-08-29 8:00 PM EDST |
National Dairy Sealtest Ice Cream / Milk |
Rudy Vallee, Reed | Peg LaCentra (Vocal) | ["Variety", "Music", "Comedy", "Vocal", "Pop Standard"] |
Rudy Vallee trades comedic poetry verses with Alan Reed and features lush romantic vocals by songstress Peg LaCentra. |
| "Guest Ed 'Archie' Gardner" | NBC (WEAF) 1943-08-29 8:00 PM EWT |
Philco Corporation Philco Radios & Phonographs |
Paul Whiteman, Gardner | Whiteman Orchestra | ["Music", "Jazz", "Variety", "Orchestral", "Comedy"] |
Paul Whiteman and his orchestra welcome Duffy's Tavern proprietor Ed Gardner for hilarious tavern sketches and symphonic jazz. |