December 15, 1979 - A discussion on the meaning and history of Hanukkah. Segment includes musical elements.
December 17, 1979 - A Midday broadcast of author and journalist David Halberstam speaking as part of the Minneapolis Public Library's "Portrait of a Lifestyle" program. David Halberstam talked about the media and its effect on us. Halberstam’s books include The Powers That Be, a critique on the media; and The Best and the Brightest, which examines the motivations behind U.S. policy in Vietnam.
December 17, 1979 -
December 19, 1979 - On this segment of People On Books, writer Lawrence Sutton reviews A Coat of Varnish by C. P. Snow.
December 21, 1979 - On this segment of People On Books, Minnesota author Patricia Weaver Francisco reviews The Kryptonite Kid by Joseph Torchia.
December 22, 1979 - MPR’s Rich Dietman talks with MPR producer Nick Nash on the upcoming live U.S. stereo broadcast of “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” by King's College, Cambridge.
December 22, 1979 - MPR’s Rich Dietman presents a sound print of what Christmas is in other countries. Segments include music and discussion with Willa Ramos (Mexico), Theodora Geokazus (Greece), Maria Moran (Philippines), and Florence Hart (Scotland). The group share the different traditions and celebrations.
January 5, 1980 - Nancy Fushan interviews magician Harry Blackstone, who will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. Blackstone shares details of his traveling performance.
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January 18, 1980 - On this segment of People On Books, actor Oliver Cliff reviews Young Gemini by Alec McCowen.