On This Day, September 14: Hallmark Playhouse and The Adventures of Maisie
Also featured: Backstage Wife.
September 14 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 14.
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis & Discovered Historical Insights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Big Build Up" | CBS (KNX) 1950-09-14 9:00 PM EST |
Hall Brothers, Inc. Hallmark Greeting Cards |
Dana Andrews (Star) James Hilton (Host & Narrator) Frank Goss (Announcer) |
Dee Engelbach (Producer & Director) Lyn Murray (Composer & Conductor) |
["Drama", "Anthology", "Literature"] |
Synopsis: Dana Andrews stars in Michael Foster's Hollywood drama chronicling a shrewd theatrical publicist orchestrating the meteoric rise of a young actress. Background: Novelist James Hilton hosts this sophisticated dramatic production on CBS, featuring composer Lyn Murray's original symphonic scoring. |
| "Restoro Skin Rejuvenator" | Mutual Broadcasting System 1950-09-14 8:00 PM EST |
MGM Radio Attractions Syndicated Broadcast |
Ann Sothern (Maisie Revere) Hans Conried (Guest Character) John Brown (Comedy Support) |
John L. Greene (Writer) Harry Zimmerman (Music) |
["Comedy", "Adventure", "Sitcom"] |
Synopsis: Ann Sothern stars as the enterprising Maisie Revere, who pitches a dubious skin rejuvenation cream at a department store counter to assist a friend. Background: Showcases Ann Sothern's iconic Brooklyn-accented heroine in MGM's high-budget syndication package, featuring master character actor Hans Conried. |
| "Opening Night Tensions" | NBC (WNBC) 1950-09-14 4:00 PM EST |
Sterling Drug Co. Bayer Aspirin & Phillips Milk of Magnesia |
Claire Niesen (Mary Noble) James Meighan (Larry Noble) |
Frank and Anne Hummert (Producers) Richard Leonard (Director) |
["Soap Opera", "Drama", "Serial"] |
Synopsis: Mary Noble attends a tense Broadway opening night as romantic tensions and backstage rivalries threaten to derail her husband's theatrical production. Background: Frank and Anne Hummert's quintessential daytime soap opera, demonstrating the enduring commercial power of daytime radio drama on NBC in the television era. |