["Busy Fingers," Accordian, The Lost Battalion, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"]
Monday, September 19, 1949
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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.
Musical performances and the story of the Lost Battalion.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 69631
Municipal archives id: LT776
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Pals of the P.A.L.
About Pals of the P.A.L.
Variety show with a special focus on youth, performed by members of the Police Athletic League.
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