Undated Broadcasts Identified: Cecil and Sally
Continuing our chronological resolution across the 1928–1933 syndicated daily comedy serial Cecil and Sally (starring Johnny Patrick and Helen Troy), this update resolves an additional 50 sequential broadcasts (Sequences 538 through 587…
Undated Broadcasts Project — Cecil and Sally Late Summer 1930 Arc
Continuing our chronological resolution across the 1928–1933 syndicated daily comedy serial Cecil and Sally (starring Johnny Patrick and Helen Troy), This update resolves an additional 50 sequential broadcasts (Sequences 538 through 587, representing Episodes 181 through 230).
Spanning August 4, 1930 through September 30, 1930, this run introduces one of the show's most beloved running comedic fixtures: Nero the dog. From his arrival as an undisciplined stray through chaotic territorial battles with Sally's pampered terrier Sugarpie, an escape from the bathtub, a suspected dognapping by burglars, and a rescue from the municipal pound, Nero's antics anchor a packed domestic comedy sequence.
Additional story arcs in this cohort include an amateur parlor séance attempting to commune with the spirit of George Washington, late-night chocolate fudge boiling in the kitchen, and fierce parlor checkerboard rivalries.
Reaching 1,589 broadcasts resolved in the master project ledger, each broadcast features verified daily airdates, standardized comedy taxonomy, and pure narrative synopses.
1. Broadcasts
| Episode / Title | Airdate | Credited Background & Role | Pure Narrative Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Gets a Dog | 1930-08-14 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 190) | Cecil proudly introduces his energetic new stray mongrel Nero into the household. |
| Nero Meets Sugarpie | 1930-08-16 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 192) | Comical territorial barking ensues when rambunctious Nero meets Sally's pampered terrier Sugarpie. |
| Sally Can Read Character From Facial Features | 1930-08-25 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 199) | Sally studies physiognomy, analyzing Cecil's forehead and chin with hilarious diagnoses. |
| Sugarpie Ate the Goldfish | 1930-08-28 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 202) | Guilt is established when Sugarpie is caught with telltale wet paws beside the goldfish bowl. |
| Talking to George Washington's Spirit | 1930-08-30 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 204) | Cecil and Sally hold an amateur parlor seance attempting to contact historical ghosts. |
| Uncle Thomas Catches Cecil Spanking Sally | 1930-09-03 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 207) | Uncle Thomas walks in on playful parlor roughhousing, sternly misinterpreting the scene. |
| Preparing a Bath For Nero | 1930-09-10 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 213) | Gathering soap and towels, Cecil prepares for the epic chore of bathing Nero. |
| Nero Gets a Bath and Gets Away | 1930-09-11 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 214) | Soapy and terrified, Nero wriggles out of the tub and bolts out the front door. |
| Cecil Reclaims Nero From the Dog Pound | 1930-09-16 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 218) | Cecil pays the municipal license fee to liberate Nero from the city pound. |
| Making Fudge | 1930-09-17 | Daily Comedy Serial (Ep. 219) | Sally and Cecil take over the kitchen to boil chocolate fudge, making an enormous mess. |