Undated Broadcasts Identified: This I Believe
Continuing Stage 1 of our systematic backlog resolution across all 80,308 undated broadcasts, this update resolves an additional 50 broadcasts from Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe on CBS Radio (Sequences 1016 through 1065).
Undated Broadcasts Project
Continuing Stage 1 of our systematic backlog resolution across all 80,308 undated broadcasts, This update resolves an additional 50 broadcasts from Edward R. Murrow's This I Believe on CBS Radio (Sequences 1016 through 1065).
Reaching 900 broadcasts resolved, this milestone cohort brings forth visionary astrophysicists, immortal novelists, Mount Everest conquerors, the founder of the March of Dimes, the originator of cultural pluralism, and legendary symphonic composers.
1. Broadcasts
| Speaker / Title | Airdate | Credited Background & Role | Pure Narrative Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Fred Hoyle | 1955-03-08 | Renowned Astrophysicist & Stellar Cosmologist | Astrophysicist Sir Fred Hoyle reflects on stellar nucleosynthesis, the cosmic majesty of the universe, and scientific wonder. |
| James Hilton | 1952-03-03 | Author of Lost Horizon & Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Novelist James Hilton reflects on creating Shangri-La, gentle teaching values in Goodbye Mr. Chips, and enduring human decency. |
| Sol Hurok | 1955-03-10 | Legendary International Performing Arts Impresario | Impresario Sol Hurok reflects on presenting world ballet and classical music to popular audiences, cultural diplomacy, and the arts. |
| Jean Hersholt | 1952-04-18 | Beloved Humanitarian & Radio's Dr. Christian | Humanitarian actor Jean Hersholt reflects on translating Hans Christian Andersen, Motion Picture Relief Fund service, and human charity. |
| Roy Harris | 1955-02-23 | American Symphonic Composer (Symphony No. 3) | Symphonic composer Roy Harris reflects on American musical identity, creative spiritual energy, and the discipline of orchestral composition. |
| Dr. George Edmund Haynes | 1955-02-24 | National Urban League Co-Founder & Sociologist | National Urban League co-founder George Edmund Haynes reflects on sociological research into Black migration, racial justice, and Christian fellowship. |
| Sir John Hunt | 1955-03-09 | 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition Leader | Mount Everest Expedition leader Sir John Hunt reflects on mountaineering teamwork, spiritual humility in high mountains, and human grit. |
| Dr. Horace M. Kallen | 1955-03-18 | Philosopher & Originator of "Cultural Pluralism" | Philosopher Horace M. Kallen reflects on cultural pluralism, the democratic symphony of diverse traditions, and human freedom. |
| Dr. Alvin Johnson | 1955-03-14 | New School President & University in Exile Creator | New School President Alvin Johnson reflects on founding the University in Exile to rescue European scholars from totalitarian fascism. |
| Henry Beetle Hough | 1955-03-04 | Legendary Editor of the Vineyard Gazette | Vineyard Gazette editor Henry Beetle Hough reflects on country weekly journalism, Martha's Vineyard conservation, and simple integrity. |