Now, a relatively obscure documentary radio show. “The People Act”, produced by CBS and done in cooperation with the People Act Center, State College, Pennsylvania, was one of the first documentary series recorded in the field on tape. Each episode looks at how a local community deals with a particular problem in their area.
The 19th show in the series was heard May 11, 1952. Robert Trout narrates the story of a young farmer from India visiting Carroll County, Georgia as part of an exchange program. It’s fascinating to hear the clash of cultures and attempts at understanding between the local residents and the visitor, especially when it comes to food.
The program was transferred from an original 12” microgroove vinyl record, matrix number XTV-17202, probably pressed by Columbia. The disc was either used to syndicate the program to radio stations at a later date or to distribute it to educational institutions.
I have another episode from the series coming up in the blog soon.
Columbia Demonstration Record
20th Century International Radio Newsreel - February 24, 1939
The FBI in Peace and War - October 15, 1952
This is War - March 14, 1942
Coleman Cox - Pgm 12
Coleman Cox - Pgm 11
This is War - February 28, 1942
Lanny Ross - May 23, 1949
Great Music - Pgm 144
This is War - February 21, 1942
The People Act - May 18, 1952
Naval Air Reserve Show - Pgm 24
Fred Waring Show - April 26, 1945
Great Music - Pgm 143
This is War - February 14, 1942
Reno Rides the Range - Pgm 4 Part 2
Reno Rides the Range - Pgm 3 Part 2
Kenny Baker - September 23, 1945
American Rhapsody - April 7, 1945
It’s Time to Smile - September 30, 1942
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