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Recollections at 30
41 episodes Aired 1956-1957
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1. Audition
   54mins Aired 1956-05-15
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2. Premiere Show
   25mins Aired 1956-06-20
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3. The Minstrels
   25mins Aired 1956-06-27
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4. Rudy Vallee, Lum And Abner
   25mins Aired 1956-07-04
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5. Truth Or Consequences
   25mins Aired 1956-07-11
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6. The Chase And Sanborn Hour
   29mins Aired 1956-07-18
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7. Jake And Lena
   29mins Aired 1956-07-25
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8. Crash Of The Hindenburg
   24mins Aired 1956-08-01
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9. Recreate Highlights of a Single Day - Friday, March 4, 1938
   25mins Aired 1956-08-08
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10. A & P Gypsies, Pick And Pat
    24mins Aired 1956-08-15
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11. Labor Day
    24mins Aired 1956-08-29
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12. Bon Voyage to King George VI
    24mins Aired 1956-09-05
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13. Mary Martin's First Radio Appearance
    24mins Aired 1956-09-12
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14. Abdication Of King Edward VI
    25mins Aired 1956-09-19
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15. Lights Out
    25mins Aired 1956-09-26
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16. The Pickens Sisters
    24mins Aired 1956-10-03
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17. The Big Bands
    25mins Aired 1956-10-10
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18. Judy Garland At 12 Years Old
    25mins Aired 1956-10-17
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19. Sophie Tucker, Vic And Sade, Al Jolson
    25mins Aired 1956-10-24
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20. Songwriters Tribute
    25mins Aired 1956-10-31
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21. Veterans Day - Wars from the Past
    24mins Aired 1956-11-07
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22. Bergen And McCarthy Debut, Judy Garland
    24mins Aired 1956-11-14
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23. Town Hall Tonight
    24mins Aired 1956-11-21
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24. Children's Programs
    19mins Aired 1956-12-05
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25. Connecticut River Flood Of 1936
    24mins Aired 1956-12-12
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26. Red Skelton Debut
    24mins Aired 1956-12-19
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27. June 11, 1927 Broadcast Day
    24mins Aired 1956-12-26
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28. Ladies Night
    24mins Aired 1957-01-02
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29. Speed Reading Contest
    24mins Aired 1957-01-09
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30. Irene Dunne, Joan Davis
    24mins Aired 1957-01-30
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31. American Album Of Family Music
    24mins Aired 1957-02-06
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32. Abraham Lincoln
    24mins Aired 1957-02-13
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33. Perry Como, Helen Hayes, Al Jolson
    23mins Aired 1957-02-20
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34. Harriett Hilliard, Bob Burns
    23mins Aired 1957-02-27
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35. Dinah Shore's Debut
    25mins Aired 1957-03-06
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36. Happy Saint Patrick's Day
    25mins Aired 1957-03-13
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37. 1933
    29mins Aired 1957-03-20
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38. Pending Attack By Japanese, Jack Benny
    29mins Aired 1957-03-27
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39. Tribute To H V Kaltenborn
    30mins Aired 1957-04-03
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40. Information Please, Greta Garbo, Marian Anderson
    29mins Aired 1957-04-10
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41. Irving Berlin Tribute
    29mins Aired 1957-04-17
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Recollections at 30 is a radio show created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). The show compiles various archival recordings into a 25-minute format, with some episodes following a theme or focusing on popular radio programs or honoring famous people. Utilizing a vast range of recordings, the series covers subjects such as historical events, popular culture, and music from the past. Additionally, the show solicits ideas from listeners and honors their requests, which often includes featuring some of the earliest recordings in radio history.

The show was broadcast between 1956 and 1957 on NBC, airing a total of 45 episodes. With the first show produced on June 20, 1956, and the final broadcast on May 1, 1957, the series delved into the earlier days of radio in the 1930s, highlighting stars like Sophie Tucker, Al Jolson, Red Skelton, and more. The show also included listener-requested children's programs, as well as the earliest known broadcast from their sound library, which was from June 11, 1927. Listeners not only enjoyed listening to the old shows but also appreciated the context provided, making the experience even more delightful.

Performers: Judy Garland, H. V. Kaltenborn, Irving Berlin, Sophie Tucker, Al Jolson, Red Skelton, Rudy Vallee, Lynn Fontanne, Alfred Lunt, Connie Boswell, Irene Dunne, Fats Waller, Dinah Shore

Sources: archive.org, otrcat.com