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Arts & Culture

"Showbiz" (October 14, 2018)

Lakeshore Public Media | By Ryan Priest

Published October 14, 2018 at 4:44 PM CDT

Shep has an idea for a new national anthem. In this program from October 14, 1974; he tells us what number should replace "The Star Spangled Banner".

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