So, let me ask you, how many times have you said "thank you" today? Maybe 10 times or
more? Has "thank you" become a hollow phrase in our lexicon that's overused and undervalued? Today on the program, we present an award-winning episode of the CBC Radio program "Definitely Not the Opera" that considers if thank you has lost its meaning.
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Piece Description
So, let me ask you, how many times have you said "thank you" today? Maybe 10 times or
more? Has "thank you" become a hollow phrase in our lexicon that's overused and undervalued? Today on the program, we present an award-winning episode of the CBC Radio program "Definitely Not the Opera" that considers if thank you has lost its meaning.
Broadcast History
This program first aired on the CBC Radio programn Definitely Not the Opera on October 11, 2008. It won a Gabriel award in 2009.
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE | DEVOTCHKA | LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, SOUNDTRACK. | LAKESHORE | 00:00 | |
| I THANK YOU | SAM & DAVE | BEST OF SAM & DAVE. | ATLANTIC | 00:00 |
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