On This Day, October 10: 9 Postseason Baseball Classics and Gunsmoke
Also featured: The Lone Ranger, Suspense, The Shadow, Silver Theater, X Minus One.
October 10 Update & Historical Discoveries
This report records the historical discoveries, verified cast roles, sanitized titles, and contemporary radio logs across all 216 old-time radio broadcasts transmitted on October 10.
1. Broadcasts
| Title | Network, Airdate & Showtime | Sponsor & Commercial Ads | Credited Cast & Performers | Director, Writers & Crew | Genres | Story Synopsis & Discovered Historical Insights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "1937 World Series Game 5: New York Yankees at New York Giants (Part 4)" | CBS / NBC Blue Joint Network 1937-10-10 1:30 PM EST |
Ford Motor Company | France Laux, Graham McNamee (Broadcasters) Featuring Lefty Gomez, Lou Gehrig, Mel Ott, Cliff Melton |
Joint Network Sports Operations | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: France Laux and Graham McNamee broadcast the decisive final innings as the New York Yankees clinch the 1937 World Series championship at the Polo Grounds. Background: 'Goofy' Lefty Gomez pitches a complete game 4-2 victory over the Giants, securing his fifth career World Series pitching win without defeat as the Yankees repeat. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 10, 1937, Sports, p. S1. |
| "1943 World Series Game 4: New York Yankees at St. Louis Cardinals" | MBS / Mutual Baseball Network 1943-10-10 1:30 PM CWT |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Red Barber, Don Dunphy (Broadcasters) Featuring Spud Chandler, Bill Dickey, Stan Musial, Mort Cooper |
Mutual Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Red Barber and Don Dunphy report from Sportsman's Park as the New York Yankees defeat the St. Louis Cardinals two to one in Game 4 of the 1943 World Series. Background: Spud Chandler tosses a complete-game masterpiece holding the Cardinals to seven singles, while Bill Dickey drives in the decisive run in the eighth inning. Newspaper listing: Chicago Daily Tribune, Oct 10, 1943, Sports, p. A1. |
| "1945 World Series Game 7: Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs" | MBS / Mutual Baseball Network 1945-10-10 1:30 PM CWT |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Don Dunphy, Bill Slater (Broadcasters) Featuring Hal Newhouser, Hank Greenberg, Phil Cavarretta, Hank Borowy |
Mutual Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Don Dunphy and Bill Slater call the action as the Detroit Tigers overpower the Chicago Cubs nine to three in Game 7 to capture the 1945 World Series title. Background: Hal Newhouser goes the distance on two days' rest, striking out ten at Wrigley Field after the Tigers jump out to a five-run first-inning lead. Newspaper listing: Chicago Daily Tribune, Oct 10, 1945, Sports, p. 1. |
| "1948 World Series Game 5: Boston Braves at Cleveland Indians" | MBS / Mutual Baseball Network 1948-10-10 1:00 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Mel Allen, Jim Britt (Broadcasters) Featuring Bob Feller, Warren Spahn, Bob Elliott, Dale Mitchell |
Mutual Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Mel Allen and Jim Britt describe the contest as the Boston Braves defeat the Cleveland Indians eleven to five in Game 5 before a record-breaking home crowd. Background: An all-time record crowd of 86,288 spectators fills Cleveland Stadium; Bob Elliott smacks two home runs off Bob Feller to stave off elimination for Boston. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 10, 1948, Sports, p. S1. |
| "1956 World Series Game 7: New York Yankees at Brooklyn Dodgers" | NBC Radio Network 1956-10-10 12:45 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Mel Allen, Vin Scully (Broadcasters) Featuring Johnny Kucks, Yogi Berra, Bill Skowron, Don Newcombe |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Mel Allen and Vin Scully call Game 7 as the New York Yankees shut out the Brooklyn Dodgers nine to zero to reclaim the 1956 World Series championship crown. Background: Johnny Kucks tosses a brilliant 3-hit shutout at Ebbets Field; Yogi Berra launches two home runs and Bill 'Moose' Skowron seals the title with a seventh-inning grand slam. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 10, 1956, Sports, p. 48. |
| "1960 World Series Game 5: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Yankees (Part 3)" | NBC Radio Network 1960-10-10 1:00 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Bob Prince, Mel Allen (Broadcasters) Featuring Harvey Haddix, Roy Face, Bill Mazeroski, Art Ditmar |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Bob Prince and Mel Allen report as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the New York Yankees five to two in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium to take a critical series lead. Background: Harvey Haddix pitches into the seventh inning and relief ace Roy Face earns his third save of the series as Pittsburgh moves within one win of their first title since 1925. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 10, 1960, Sports, p. 42. |
| "1963 World Series Game 3: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees (Part 1)" | NBC Radio Network 1963-10-10 1:00 PM PST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola (Broadcasters) Featuring Don Drysdale, Jim Bouton, Tommy Davis |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Vin Scully and Joe Garagiola describe Game 3 at Dodger Stadium as Don Drysdale delivers a dominant three-hit shutout over the visiting New York Yankees. Background: Don Drysdale strikes out nine Yankees in a 1-0 gem at Chavez Ravine, backed by Tommy Davis's first-inning RBI single off Jim Bouton. Newspaper listing: Los Angeles Times, Oct 10, 1963, Sports, p. B1. |
| "1964 World Series Game 3: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees" | NBC Radio Network 1964-10-10 1:00 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company | Harry Caray, Jerry Coleman (Broadcasters) Featuring Mickey Mantle, Curt Simmons, Jim Bouton, Barney Schultz |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Harry Caray and Jerry Coleman broadcast the dramatic conclusion as the New York Yankees edge the St. Louis Cardinals two to one in Game 3 on a walk-off hit. Background: Mickey Mantle hits a historic walk-off home run into the right-field upper deck on the first pitch from Barney Schultz in the bottom of the ninth inning. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 10, 1964, Sports, p. 34. |
| "1970 World Series Game 1: Baltimore Orioles vs. Cincinnati Reds" | NBC Radio Network 1970-10-10 1:00 PM EST |
Gillette Safety Razor Company / Chrysler | Curt Gowdy, Tony Kubek (Broadcasters) Featuring Brooks Robinson, Boog Powell, Bernie Carbo, Jim Palmer |
NBC Sports Special Events Unit | ["Sports", "Live Event"] |
Synopsis: Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek call the opener of the 1970 World Series as the Baltimore Orioles defeat the Cincinnati Reds four to three behind clutch fielding. Background: Brooks Robinson delivers a legendary performance at Riverfront Stadium, robbing Lee May with a backhand stab and driving the game-winning home run in the seventh. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 10, 1970, Sports, p. 41. |
| "Hinka Do" | CBS Radio Network 1952-10-10 8:00 PM EST |
Chesterfield Cigarettes | William Conrad (Marshal Matt Dillon), Parley Baer (Chester Proudfoot) Howard McNear (Doc Adams), Jeanette Nolan (Mamie), John Dehner (Herman Bleeker) |
Norman Macdonnell (Producer/Director), Les Crutchfield (Writer) | ["Western", "Drama"] |
Synopsis: Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the sudden disappearance of saloon keeper Herman Bleeker after a formidable woman named Mamie arrives to claim ownership. Background: Jeanette Nolan guest stars in a celebrated comedic script where Mamie takes over the Longhorn saloon while Matt and Doc search for a missing proprietor who isn't dead after all. Newspaper listing: Chicago Daily Tribune, Oct 10, 1952, Radio Timetable, p. A6. |
| "How To Die For Nothing" | CBS Radio Network 1953-10-10 8:00 PM EST |
Chesterfield Cigarettes | William Conrad (Marshal Matt Dillon), Parley Baer (Chester Proudfoot) Georgia Ellis (Kitty Russell), Howard McNear (Doc Adams), Lawrence Dobkin (Jackfin), John Dehner (Howard Bulow) |
Norman Macdonnell (Producer/Director), John Meston (Writer) | ["Western", "Drama"] |
Synopsis: Marshal Matt Dillon intervenes when a vengeful rancher arrives in Dodge City seeking retribution for his brother who was killed during a senseless gunfight. Background: John Meston gritty frontier morality play features Lawrence Dobkin as Jackfin and John Dehner as the grief-stricken Howard Bulow confronting the harsh reality of prairie violence. Newspaper listing: Chicago Daily Tribune, Oct 10, 1953, Radio Guide, p. 16. |
| "First Love Part 2" | CBS Radio Network 1937-10-10 6:00 PM EST |
1847 Rogers Bros. Silverware | Jimmy Stewart (Johnny), Rosalind Russell (Mary) Conrad Nagel (Host/Narrator) |
Conrad Nagel (Director) | ["Drama", "Romance"] |
Synopsis: Jimmy Stewart and Rosalind Russell conclude their tender romantic drama of young sweethearts overcoming family misunderstandings in small-town America. Background: Conrad Nagel directs Hollywood luminaries Jimmy Stewart and Rosalind Russell in the dramatic conclusion of True Boardman's original two-part radio play. Newspaper listing: Los Angeles Times, Oct 10, 1937, Radio Program Listings, p. C9. |
| "A Plane Case of Murder" | CBS Radio Network 1946-10-10 8:00 PM EST |
Roma Wines | John Lund (Randy Judson), Cathy Lewis (Paula) Hans Conried (The Hotel Clerk), William Johnstone (The Man in Black) |
William Spier (Producer/Director), Robert L. Richards (Writer) | ["Suspense", "Drama"] |
Synopsis: John Lund stars as a returning veteran caught in a dangerous romantic rivalry aboard a private aircraft with the woman who married a wealthy cattleman. Background: Post-war psychological thriller written by Robert L. Richards features Hans Conried and William Johnstone as 'The Man in Black' with sound design simulating turbulent twin-engine flight. Newspaper listing: Los Angeles Times, Oct 10, 1946, Radio Highlights, p. A2. |
| "A Mask For Murder" | Mutual Broadcasting System 1948-10-10 5:00 PM EST |
Blue Coal | Bret Morrison (Lamont Cranston / The Shadow), Grace Matthews (Margo Lane) Santos Ortega (Inspector Cardona), Ralph Bell (Stephen Gray) |
John Cole (Producer/Director), Edward Adamson (Writer) | ["Mystery", "Supernatural"] |
Synopsis: The Shadow uncovers a deadly conspiracy of deceit when a wealthy man hires a professional assassin to stage an elaborate murder attempt against himself. Background: Written by Edward Adamson, this rare surviving broadcast features Ralph Bell as a duplicitous husband attempting to frame his wife using a wax mask and a hired gun. Newspaper listing: The New York Times, Oct 10, 1948, Radio Program Listings, p. X11. |