September 27, 1986 - Local writer and historian Chuck Chalberg provides historical background and a portrayal of Ignatius Donnelly, who was an American congressman, populist writer, and pseudoscientist. Donnelly is tied to the first third party movement in Minnesota.
November 17, 1986 - Saint Paul Sunday Morning presents a program with commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and performances by Christopher Hogwood, Academy of Ancient Music, and Lynne Dawson.
January 24, 1987 - MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on local Twin Cities version of Burns supper and celebration of “Rabbie” Burns, poet of the Scots. The day includes music, food and celebration of the famed Scottish poet, Robert Burns.
February 7, 1987 - Philip Nusbaum talks with Luverne Wamous, a concertina player in Owatonna. Wamous shares how he started playing old-time music and performs regional tunes.
February 20, 1987 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on members of five Twin Cities church choirs that have come together to perform together in “The Gospel at Colonus” musical at Guthrie Theatre. Friend interviews choir members about the production.
June 20, 1987 - MPR’s Mark Hesitad talks with organist Karl Eilers about playing the Mighty Wurlitzer at World Theater. Segment includes Eilers performing examples of music set to film.
August 28, 1987 - An early morning at the Minnesota State Fair with Dale Connelly and colleagues as they present a live broadcast of The Morning Show from the poultry barn. The hour includes commentary, skits, interviews, and performances…oh, and a lot of chickens.
September 5, 1987 - Philip Nusbaum profiles traditional fiddler Gilmore Lee, who became enamored with French style fiddling while growing up in northern Minnesota. Lee describes his passion for the music and performs short music pieces.
January 16, 1988 - A broadcast of Good Evening at the World Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. This edition of the variety show includes performances by Pat Donohue, Guy Clark, Mary Jane Alm, Kevin Kling, Townes Van Zandt, with the Good Evening Band.
March 26, 1988 - A broadcast of Good Evening at the World Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. This edition of the variety show includes performances by the Horse Flies, Bill Holm, Michale Smith, with the Good Evening Band.