On This Day, September 2: Upton Sinclair and This I Believe
Also featured: I Deal in Crime.
September 2 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 September 2 across thoughtful philosophical reflections hosted by Edward R. Murrow and hardhitting private investigator mysteries, Upton Sinclair, Leonard N. Simons, Dr. Clyde Williams, Laura Bishop Crandon, and Edward R. Sneed on This I Believe (1952), and William Gargan as Ross Dolan in I Deal in Crime for Hastings Piston Rings (1946–1952):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Upton Sinclair with Edward R. Murrow" | CBS Radio 1952-09-02 |
Sustaining Philosophy Series |
Edward R. Murrow (Host) | Upton Sinclair (Author) | ["Philosophy", "Essay", "This I Believe", "Upton Sinclair", "CBS"] |
Author Upton Sinclair articulates his lifelong dedication to social justice, economic reform, and moral persistence. |
| "Leonard N. Simons with Edward R. Murrow" | CBS Radio 1952-09-02 |
Sustaining Philosophy Series |
Edward R. Murrow (Host) | Leonard N. Simons | ["Philosophy", "Essay", "This I Believe", "Edward R Murrow", "CBS"] |
Philanthropist Leonard N. Simons reflects on community service, ethical commerce, and civic responsibility in modern city life. |
| "Dr. Clyde Williams with Edward R. Murrow" | CBS Radio 1952-09-02 |
Sustaining Philosophy Series |
Edward R. Murrow (Host) | Dr. Clyde Williams | ["Philosophy", "Essay", "This I Believe", "Edward R Murrow", "CBS"] |
Scientist Dr. Clyde Williams discusses how disciplined scientific inquiry and human empathy work together for societal progress. |
| "Laura Bishop Crandon with Edward R. Murrow" | CBS Radio 1952-09-02 |
Sustaining Philosophy Series |
Edward R. Murrow (Host) | Laura Bishop Crandon | ["Philosophy", "Essay", "This I Believe", "Edward R Murrow", "CBS"] |
Educator Laura Bishop Crandon explains her philosophy of spiritual renewal through teaching and daily acts of human kindness. |
| "Edward R. Sneed with Edward R. Murrow" | CBS Radio 1952-09-02 |
Sustaining Philosophy Series |
Edward R. Murrow (Host) | Edward R. Sneed | ["Philosophy", "Essay", "This I Believe", "Edward R Murrow", "CBS"] |
Edward R. Sneed examines the inner strength gained through personal adversity and humble reliance on moral principles. |
| "The Broken Arrow Mystery with William Gargan as Ross Dolan" | ABC (WJZ) 1946-09-02 9:00 PM EDT |
Hastings Mfg. Co. Casite & Piston Rings |
William Gargan (Dolan) | Ted Hediger (Dir/Writer) | ["Detective", "Mystery", "I Deal In Crime", "William Gargan", "ABC"] |
Private investigator Ross Dolan probes the suspicious hunting accident of an eccentric millionaire whose will disinherits his children. |