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It may not have very many lines, but the New York City Subway has taken on roles big and small on the silver screen. On the occasion of the subway centennial, producer Michael Bracken of WFUV in New York provides a sonic tapestry of the Subway's silver screen resume.
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"The Subway and the Silver Screen" was produced by WFUV in New York for the subway centennial.
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Host Intro: It may not have very many lines, but the New York City Subway has taken on roles big and small on the silver screen. On the occasion of the subway centennial, producer Michael Bracken of WFUV in New York provides a sonic tapestry of the Subway's silver screen resume. Host Tag: "The Subway and the Silver Screen" was produced by 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
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