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WE VISIT THE BARN DANCE

Now 14 years old (in 1938), the National Barn Dance has become America's favorite Saturday night program. The gaiety you hear is genuine, for the people taking part have a lot of fun.



Joe Kelly, MC of the coast-to-coast show.



Edgar Bill, former WLS Director, watches from the wings with Program Director Harold Safford.



Theater manager Charlie Lapka




More Photos
Here are some candid shots taken backstage or during the performances. More than 600,000 people have paid admission in the past five years.


     
Deep Sea Bass
Joe Parsons











 

 

 




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