On This Day, September 3: Dr. Christian and Green Hornet
Also featured: Paul Whiteman.
September 3 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 3 across small-town medical dramas, masked vigilante adventures, symphonic swing concerts, and Armed Forces big band remotes, Jean Hersholt in three decades of Dr. Christian for Vaseline (1941, 1947, 1952), Al Hodge as The Green Hornet on WXYZ Detroit (1936), Paul Whiteman on The Radio Hall of Fame for Philco (1944), and Ted Fio Rito on One Night Stand for AFRS (1936–1952):
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Meet Your Father with Jean Hersholt as Dr. Christian" | CBS (WABC) 1941-09-03 8:30 PM EDST |
Chesebrough Mfg. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly |
Jean Hersholt (Christian) | Rosemary DeCamp & McCann | ["Drama", "Medical", "Dr Christian", "Jean Hersholt", "Vaseline"] |
Dr. Christian mediates an estranged relationship between an ambitious young woman and her humble biological father. |
| "The Oath with Jean Hersholt as Dr. Christian" | CBS (WABC) 1947-09-03 8:30 PM EDT |
Chesebrough Mfg. Vaseline Hair Tonic |
Jean Hersholt (Christian) | Rosemary DeCamp (Judy) | ["Drama", "Medical", "Dr Christian", "Jean Hersholt", "Vaseline"] |
Dr. Christian defends his Hippocratic oath when pressured to reveal confidential medical facts that could compromise a patient's reputation. |
| "The Will of Caleb Johnson with Jean Hersholt as Dr. Christian" | CBS (KNX) 1952-09-03 8:30 PM EDT |
Chesebrough Mfg. Vaseline Brand Products |
Jean Hersholt (Christian) | Rosemary DeCamp (Judy) | ["Drama", "Medical", "Dr Christian", "Jean Hersholt", "Vaseline"] |
Dr. Christian investigates disputed inheritance claims after a wealthy River's End recluse leaves his estate to an animal shelter. |
| "The Freight Train Hijackers with Al Hodge as The Green Hornet" | WXYZ / Mutual 1936-09-03 8:00 PM EDST |
Sustaining Vigilante Adventure |
Al Hodge (Hornet) | Raymond Hayashi & Striker | ["Crime", "Action", "Green Hornet", "Al Hodge", "WXYZ"] |
Britt Reid and Kato track an armed gang hijacking high-value freight train shipments from industrial railroad yards. |
| "Blue Room with Paul Whiteman and Philco" | Blue Network 1944-09-03 6:00 PM EWT |
Philco Corp. Radios & Radar Gear |
Paul Whiteman Orch. | Philco Radio Hall Cast | ["Music", "Variety", "Radio Hall Of Fame", "Paul Whiteman", "Philco"] |
Paul Whiteman conducts symphonic swing orchestrations of Blue Room and presents variety entertainment for wartime listeners. |
| "Taboo with Ted Fio Rito's Orchestra and AFRS" | AFRS Remote 1943-09-03 |
Sustaining Armed Forces Radio |
Ted Fio Rito & Orchestra | AFRS Music Producers | ["Music", "Big Band", "One Night Stand", "Ted Fio Rito", "AFRS"] |
Ted Fio Rito leads his dance orchestra in a remote swing broadcast featuring the exotic Latin melody Taboo for military troops. |