On This Day, September 13: Curtain Time and This Is Jazz
Also featured: All-Star Western Theater.
September 13 Update & Historical Discoveries
This report durably records the historical discoveries, technical anomalies, verified cast roles, commercial integrity audits, and contemporary newspaper logs for old-time radio broadcasts transmitted on September 13.
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis & Discovered Historical Insights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Lady in the Night" | NBC (WMAQ Chicago) 1947-09-13 7:30 PM CDT |
Mars Candy Company Mars Candy Bars ("Milky Way") |
Harry Elders (Lead) Nanette Sargent (Female Lead) Marvin Miller (Announcer) |
Norman Felton (Director) Myron Wallace (Narrator) |
["Drama", "Mystery", "Anthology"] |
Synopsis: A tense mystery drama following a desperate investigation into a missing woman in hotel room 312, broadcast on NBC's Curtain Time. Background: Authentic Chicago broadcast origin at WMAQ, featuring early dramatic narration by Mike Wallace (billed as Myron Wallace) prior to his television journalism career. |
| "The Crazy Blues" | Mutual Broadcasting System 1947-09-13 2:30 PM EDT |
Mutual Sustaining Live Jazz Performance |
Wild Bill Davison (Cornet) Ralph Sutton (Piano) Edmond Hall (Clarinet) Rudi Blesh (Host & Commentator) |
Rudi Blesh (Writer & Creator) Bob Bach (Producer) |
["Variety", "Music", "Jazz"] |
Synopsis: Wild Bill Davison and pianist Ralph Sutton lead the All-Star Stompers through classic jazz and ragtime numbers including Maple Leaf Rag and Bugle Call Rag. Background: Authoritative live transcription showcasing early stride piano virtuoso Ralph Sutton in one of his breakthrough national broadcast appearances on WOR/Mutual. |
| "Cupid's Agents" | CBS (KNX) 1947-09-13 3:00 PM PST |
Weber's Bread Weber's Updated White Bread |
Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage Cottonseed Clark (Host) |
Cottonseed Clark (Writer & Director) | ["Western", "Variety", "Music"] |
Synopsis: The Riders team up with their friend from the Coast Guard to fight criminals aboard an offshore vessel conducting illegal gambling operations. Background: Features high-fidelity musical interludes by Foy Willing with the Riders of the Purple Sage, alongside Western humor and local Pacific Coast commercial continuity. |