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September 9, 1955 Sergeant Preston of the Yukon's first episode was aired

On this day in 1955, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon 's first episode was aired. From the snowy mountains of the Great Northwest, Sgt. Preston and King go on a set of adventures.

September 8, 1946 The Bickersons made its radio debut

On this day in 1946, The Bickersons made its radio debut.

September 7, 1943 Molle Mystery Theater made its radio debut

On this day in 1943, Molle Mystery Theater made its radio debut.

Sept 6: Lionel Barrymore series "Mayor of the Town" made its' debut

The Lionel Barrymore series "Mayor of the Town"  radio show made its' debut on this day in 1942.

September 2, 1931: Introducing Bing Crosby Show Premiere

September 2, 1931: CBS aired a 15 minute premiere with Bing Crosby . In summer 1931, Bill Paley of CBS contacted Bing to perform for an unsponsored radio show  to be broadcast on August 31, 1931, but the show was canceled because Bing got laryngitis. Bing continued his show at the famed Cocoanut Grove  until May 1931. The CBS 15 minute premiere of the radio show,  Introducing Bing Crosby , commenced at 11 p.m. on September 2, 1931, and continued daily (except Sundays) with Bing giving an extra broadcast at 8:45 p.m. each Tuesday.  By September 22 of that year the daily broadcasts were switched to the earlier time of 7:00 p.m. to put Bing in direct competition with Amos n’ Andy .  From station KHJ, CBS broadcast Bing's solo radio appearance on the Sunkist Musical Cocktails programme, accompanied by Raymond Paige and his Orchestra.

September 1, 1900 Don Wilson was born

On this day in 1900, Don Wilson was born.

August 29, 1914 Willard Waterman was born

On this day in 1914, Willard Waterman was born.