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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #11

Description: The eleventh program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the time frame around 1944, with discussion of Hollywood's output during the war.
Date: 1972
Duration: 55 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #12

Description: The twelfth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program is the finale of Part I of the series, which covered 1940 through 1945, and was originally broadcast in October and November of 1972. It highlights the end of the Second World War, with discussion of armed forces' return home, and "dream" songs.
Date: 1972
Duration: 52 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #13

Description: The thirteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program is the first of Part II, which covers the conclusion of the Second World War through the end of the decade. It highlights musical theater, with particular attention to Irving Berlin's compositions in Annie, Get Your Gun.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #14

Description: The fourteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1945 after the end of the Second World War, with discussion of armed forces returning home, songwriters, and vocalists.
Date: unknown
Duration: 51 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #15

Description: The fifteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1945 and 1946, with discussion of Bing Crosby and Hoagy Carmichael.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #16

Description: The sixteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1946.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #17

Description: The seventeenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1946 and 1947, with discussion of the beginnings of the Cold War, and the prevalence of nostalgia in popular culture.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #18

Description: The eighteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the music of Irving Berlin, and includes an extensive discussion of Al Jolson's comeback.
Date: 197X
Duration: 51 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #19

Description: The nineteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1947, with discussion of the challenges that contributed to the decline of the big bands.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #20

Description: The twentieth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1947 and 1948, with discussion of Disney movies and their songs, nostalgia, and the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) recording ban of 1948.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #21

Description: The twenty-first program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1948, with discussion of the impact of the AFM recording ban, and the music of Judy Garland.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #22

Description: The twenty-second program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1948 and 1949, with discussion of politics, travel-related songs, and the end of the AFM recording ban.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #23

Description: The twenty-third program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the end of the decade, with discussion of Spike Jones, antecedents of rock 'n' roll, country music and its popularity, overdubbing, and Broadway.
Date: 197X
Duration: 51 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #24

Description: The twenty-fourth and final program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1948 and 1949, with discussion of the musicals Kiss Me Kate and South Pacific.
Date: 197X
Duration: 50 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles Interviews #1 - Patty Andrews, part 1

Description: Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The interview occurred either March 13 or September 13, 1971. A rehearsal is audible in the background. This segment is part 1 of 2.
Date: 1971
Duration: 32 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles Interviews #2 - Patty Andrews, part 2

Description: Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The interview occurred either March 13 or September 13, 1971. A rehearsal is audible in the background. This segment is part 2 of 2.
Date: 1971
Duration: 18 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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Pop Chronicles Interviews #13 - James Brown

Description: Recording of John Gilliland interviewing James Brown in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The last track is from a different recording, with pre-recorded interview questions for Billy Vaughn.
Date: January 7, 1970
Duration: 8 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Gilliland, John
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