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[Peanut Vendor, "I'll be hanged if they're gonna hang me"].

The exact date of this episode is unknown. We've filled in the date above with a placeholder. What we actually have on record is: 1949-uu-uu.

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 P.A.L. Players.

Performers are named before or after each performance. Features the Police Athletic League Players.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

WNYC archives id: 69591
Municipal archives id: LT773

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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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