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 566 through 615).
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 566 through 615).
This cohort spans the leader of the Berlin Airlift, prominent humanists and anti-war editors, legendary performing arts impresarios, bestselling novelists, and champions of the Bill of Rights.
1. Broadcasts
| Speaker / Title | Airdate | Credited Background & Role | Pure Narrative Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Lucius D. Clay | 1952-04-14 | Hero of the Berlin Airlift & Military Governor | General Lucius D. Clay reflects on directing the Berlin Airlift, restoring democratic life in post-war Germany, and defending freedom. |
| Norman Cousins | 1952-05-19 | Saturday Review Editor & Nuclear Disarmament Champion | Saturday Review editor Norman Cousins speaks on human brotherhood in the atomic age, ending war, and the sovereignty of conscience. |
| Dame Rebecca West | 1954-09-21 | Acclaimed British Author & Critic | Author Dame Rebecca West reflects on the moral complexity of human society, resisting ideological tyranny, and intellectual honesty. |
| William O. Douglas | 1952-04-28 | US Supreme Court Justice & Conservationist | Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas reflects on constitutional civil liberties, the right to dissent, and wilderness reverence. |
| Mary Martin | 1952-06-06 | Legendary Broadway Musical Star (South Pacific) | Broadway star Mary Martin reflects on musical stage exuberance, overcoming stage fright, and spreading joy to audiences. |
| Sol Hurok | 1954-10-11 | Preeminent Performing Arts Impresario | Impresario Sol Hurok reflects on bringing world-class ballet, opera, and classical musicians to ordinary American audiences. |
| Fannie Hurst | 1952-02-11 | Bestselling Novelist (Imitation of Life) | Novelist Fannie Hurst reflects on portraying working-class women in fiction, women's independence, and compassion for the lonely. |
| Art Linkletter | 1954-10-04 | Beloved Radio & Television Host | Broadcaster Art Linkletter reflects on listening to children's unrehearsed honesty, finding everyday humor, and family values. |
| Elizabeth Gray Vining | 1952-01-21 | Tutor to Crown Prince Akihito & Newbery Medalist | Author Elizabeth Gray Vining reflects on tutoring Crown Prince Akihito in post-war Japan, Quaker peace, and mutual love. |
| Arthur E. Morgan | 1954-09-24 | First Chairman of the TVA & Antioch President | TVA Chairman Arthur E. Morgan reflects on flood control engineering, moral character in public leadership, and Antioch College. |