Old-time radio

Details for Americans at Work


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Episode NameEpisode #Air DateNotes
The Registered Nurse1938-12-01A behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a nurse. Dramatized scenes of what nurses do and how they do it. Four nurses at Bellevue Hospital, New York City are interviewed about their profession.
The Lineman1938-12-08A surprisingly interesting dramatization about the men who keep the electricity and telephone lines in operation. Frank Gallop interviews a real lineman.
The Auctioneer1939-09-219:30 P.M. A discussion of the profession of being an auctioneer. Five different kinds of auctioneers are interviewed, including Mr. Parke of Parke-Bernet Galleries. The program is followed by a local Bulova Watch spot.
Americans at Work1942-09-29The first tune is, "I Am An American," followed by, "They Started Something, and We're Gonna End It...Right In Their Own Back Yard." Chicago companies are honored for their contribution "The V.J. Dolan Company" has 100% participation in the Payroll Savings Plan. The National Photo Identification Program. Mr. Carl Payne, sales manager of The Oscar Hedstrom Corporation, says, "We Want Victory!" "Victory Is Everyone's Job!" The Belmont Radio Corporation" "This Is Worth Fighting For." This program is very similar to the program of October, 12, 1942 (see cat. #118216)
Americans at Work1942-10-12Tributes to The Wells Scientific Company and, The Modern Die and Drop Forge Company. The third tune is, "This Is Worth Fighting For." This program is very similar to the program of September 29, 1942 (see cat. #118216). Carl Payne, Sales Manager of the Oscar Hedson Corporation, speaks about Christopher Columbus. The final song is, "Arms For The Love Of America."
Structural Steel WorkersThe first steel frame building was built in 1853. The following year, the first elevator was installed and the profession of steel worker began. The program gives a dramatized history of the skyscraper and includes a remote from Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. "The Tower Of The Sun" is being built for the San Francisco Exposition. Several steel workers who work high in the air are interviewed.