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The actual date of this episode is 1941-02-14. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.
This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.
Begins abruptly.
Performed by the WNYC Concert Orchestra under the direction of Macklin Marrow.
"Danny Dither," a child's ballet about the hustle of the City in the early morning by Alex North
"Slaughter on 10th Avenue" by Richard Rodgers from the production "On Your Toes"
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 72626
Municipal archives id: LT4485
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