On This Day, October 7: 15 Postseason Baseball Classics and Goose Goslin Walk-Off
Also featured: Billy Martin Catch, Maris HR, McCormack Matter Climax.
October 7 Update & Historical Discoveries
This report records the historical discoveries, verified cast roles, sanitized titles, and contemporary radio logs across all 228 old-time radio broadcasts transmitted on October 7.
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis & Discovered Historical Insights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "1935 World Series Game 6: Chicago Cubs at Detroit Tigers" | WWJ / NBC Red Network 1935-10-07 1:30 PM EST |
Ford Motor Company | Ty Tyson (Broadcaster) Featuring Goose Goslin, Tommy Bridges, Mickey Cochrane |
WWJ Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Ty Tyson describes Game Six from Navin Field as Goose Goslin delivers a dramatic bottom-of-the-ninth walk-off single to secure Detroit's first World Series title. Background: Tommy Bridges retires the Cubs in order in the top of the ninth after a leadoff triple; Mickey Cochrane singles, moves to second, and Goose Goslin drives him home with the winning run. Newspaper listing: Chicago Daily Tribune, Oct 7, 1935, Sports, p. 19. |
| "1952 World Series Game 7: New York Yankees at Brooklyn Dodgers" | MBS / Mutual Baseball Network 1952-10-07 1:00 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Mel Allen, Red Barber (Broadcasters) Featuring Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson |
Mutual Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Mel Allen and Red Barber report Game Seven from Ebbets Field as Billy Martin makes a running seventh-inning catch with bases loaded to secure the Yankees' title. Background: In the seventh inning with bases loaded and two outs, Billy Martin races in from second base against wind glare to catch Jackie Robinson's high pop-up near home plate, saving three runs. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 7, 1952, Sports, p. 38. |
| "1957 World Series Game 5: New York Yankees at Milwaukee Braves" | NBC Radio Network 1957-10-07 1:30 PM CST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Mel Allen, Al Helfer (Broadcasters) Featuring Lew Burdette, Whitey Ford, Eddie Mathews |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Mel Allen and Al Helfer describe Game Five from County Stadium as Lew Burdette fires a brilliant complete-game shutout against Whitey Ford and the Yankees. Background: Lew Burdette limits the Yankees to seven scattered hits for a 1-0 shutout victory, with Felix Mantilla scoring the game's sole run in the sixth inning on Joe Adcock's clutch single. Newspaper listing: Milwaukee Journal / The New York Times, Oct 7, 1957, Sports, p. 41. |
| "1961 World Series Game 3: New York Yankees at Cincinnati Reds" | NBC Radio Network 1961-10-07 1:00 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Mel Allen, Waite Hoyt (Broadcasters) Featuring Roger Maris, Bob Purkey, Johnny Blanchard |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Mel Allen and Waite Hoyt report Game Three from Crosley Field as Roger Maris smashes an eighth-inning home run to propel New York to a three-to-two victory. Background: Roger Maris follows his historic 61-home-run regular season with an eighth-inning solo blast off Bob Purkey, breaking a 2-2 tie after Johnny Blanchard's pinch-hit homer tied the game. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 7, 1961, Sports, p. 18. |
| "1968 World Series Game 5: St. Louis Cardinals at Detroit Tigers" | NBC Radio Network 1968-10-07 1:30 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Curt Gowdy, Pee Wee Reese (Broadcasters) Featuring Lou Brock, Bill Freehan, Al Kaline |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Curt Gowdy and Pee Wee Reese describe Game Five from Tiger Stadium as Bill Freehan tags out Lou Brock at home plate, sparking Detroit's historic comeback. Background: Trailing three games to one, Detroit staves off elimination when Willie Horton's laser throw from left field enables catcher Bill Freehan to tag out Lou Brock; Al Kaline follows with a two-run bases-loaded single. Newspaper listing: Detroit Free Press / The New York Times, Oct 7, 1968, Sports, p. 57. |
| "The McCormack Matter, Part 5" | CBS Radio Network 1955-10-07 8:05 PM EST |
Sustaining | Bob Bailey (Johnny Dollar) Virginia Gregg, Parley Baer, Roy Rowan (Announcer) |
Jack Johnstone (Producer/Director), John Dawson (Writer) | ["Mystery", "Detective"] |
Synopsis: Johnny Dollar tracks down the final conspirator in an abandoned warehouse, restoring the stolen money and closing the violent McCormack insurance case. Background: The pulse-pounding conclusion to Bob Bailey's debut five-part serial storyline, cementing the serialized format that redefined radio drama in the late 1950s. Newspaper listing: Chicago Daily Tribune, Oct 7, 1955, Radio Programs, p. B12. |
| "Philomel Cottage" | CBS Radio Network 1943-10-07 9:00 PM EST |
Roma Wines | Orson Welles (Gerald Martin), Geraldine Fitzgerald (Alix Martin) Joseph Kearns (The Man in Black), Truman Bradley (Announcer) |
William Spier (Producer/Director), Agatha Christie (Story) | ["Suspense", "Drama"] |
Synopsis: A newlywed woman discovers terrifying evidence indicating her charming husband is an elusive serial killer preparing to murder her in their isolated cottage. Background: Masterful psychological adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous short story, featuring Orson Welles at the peak of his radio powers alongside Irish stage star Geraldine Fitzgerald. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 7, 1943, Radio Programs, p. 38. |
| "Night Cry" | CBS Radio Network 1948-10-07 9:00 PM EST |
Auto-Lite Spark Plugs | Ray Milland (Lt. Mark Dixon), Jeanette Nolan (Lillian Roth) Paul Frees, Wally Maher, Harlow Wilcox (Announcer) |
Anton M. Leader (Producer/Director), William L. Stewart (Writer) | ["Suspense", "Drama"] |
Synopsis: A cynical homicide detective accidentally kills a suspect during an interrogation and frantically schemes to shift suspicion from himself during the manhunt. Background: Adapted from William L. Stuart's hardboiled noir novel, later filmed by Otto Preminger as Where the Sidewalk Ends; Ray Milland delivers a harrowing portrait of mounting panic. Newspaper listing: Los Angeles Times, Oct 7, 1948, Radio Timetable, p. 22. |
| "Wings of the Navy" | CBS Radio Network 1940-10-07 9:00 PM EST |
Lux Toilet Soap | George Brent (Jerry Harrington), Olivia de Havilland (Irene Foster) John Payne (Cass Harrington), Cecil B. DeMille (Host) |
Cecil B. DeMille (Producer), Fred MacKaye (Director) | ["Drama", "Armed Forces"] |
Synopsis: Two rival naval aviator brothers stationed at Pensacola clash over experimental torpedo aircraft designs and their shared love for the same woman. Background: Pre-war aviation spectacular celebrating naval flight training, uniting Warner Bros. stars George Brent, Olivia de Havilland, and John Payne under Cecil B. DeMille's commanding production. Newspaper listing: The Washington Post, Oct 7, 1940, Radio Highlights, p. 14. |
| "The Reluctant Deliverer" | NBC Radio Network 1962-10-07 12:30 PM EST |
Jewish Theological Seminary of America | Alexander Scourby (Moses), Joseph Julian (Aaron) Norman Rose (Narrator), Mel Brandt (Announcer) |
Daniel Sutter (Director), Morton Wishengrad (Writer) | ["Religious", "Historical Drama"] |
Synopsis: Moses questions his divine calling before the burning bush as he struggles to accept the terrifying responsibility of confronting Pharaoh and liberating his people. Background: Morton Wishengrad's evocative script explores Moses' self-doubt and human vulnerability, with Alexander Scourby providing deep resonance and dignity. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 7, 1962, Radio Guide, p. 119. |