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["Medals or Money - Esther Williams," "Body and Soul," "The Blues of the Record Man"]

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Variety show includes performances by children of the P.A.L. and short skits by the Police Athletic League Players.

Story of swimming star Esther Williams' career.

Song: "The Blues of the Record Man" about the life of the disc jockey.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

WNYC archives id: 69615
Municipal archives id: LT776

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Part of Pals of the P.A.L..

A community-centric variety show with a special focus on youth, performed by members of the Police Athletic League and children from the city. Featuring innocuous skits and popular tunes, this variety show (1949-1955) features the voice talents of police officers, members of P.A.L., and local children.

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