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- The Miss Subways Reunion
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- WFUV
Host Intro:
From 1941 to 1976, New York ladies with hopes of modeling careers and Hollywood dreamed of becoming the next "Miss Subways." On the occasion of the subway centennial, producer Jen Guerra of WFUV in New York takes us to the ladies' recent reunion.
Host Tag:
"The Miss Subways Reunion" was produced by Jen Guerra at WFUV in New York for the subway centennial.
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Piece Description
Host Intro: From 1941 to 1976, New York ladies with hopes of modeling careers and Hollywood dreamed of becoming the next "Miss Subways." On the occasion of the subway centennial, producer Jen Guerra of WFUV in New York takes us to the ladies' recent reunion. Host Tag: "The Miss Subways Reunion" was produced by Jen Guerra at WFUV in New York for the subway centennial.
Broadcast History
Aired locally on July 31, 2004
Will re-air locally during the week of October 25, 2004
