WQXR 50th Anniversary Show [Album # 18]

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Host Bob Sherman plays clips from musical comedies throughout WQXR's history. He plays a Schuyler Chapin interview with composer Richard Rodgers and a clip from a John Wilson hosted mini-series featuring an interview with singer Mary Martin.

Sherman interviews John Wilson at the end of the program.



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