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Host Willie Bryant.
The "Belle of the Afternoon" is awarded a courage and a box of nylons.
The Pilgrim Travelers from Los Angeles perform "Tell Me What Could I Do Without The Lord."
Report from the Harlem Hospitality Club's Junior League, "Bobby Soxer's Division." The host interviews a fifteen year old girl from Harlem about what is hip, her interests, and her ambitions. For answering the questions she receives a wool sweater, a basket of vegetables and cab fare home.
Next, an older gentleman from Jacksonville, FL is interviewed about courting his wife of 37 years. He is presented with a comb and brush set, as well as an ashtray.
Bryant talks with the band leader then Bunny Evans reads some original poetry. She is awarded a turkey.
Musical interludes. Audience trivia.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 70052
Municipal archives id: LT966
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Willie BryantContributors:
Golden Gate Quartet
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